Tributes have been pouring in for Dublin county board chairman Andy Kettle, who has passed away.
He had been battling cancer in recent months.
The 68 year old Fingal Ravens man had been in the top job in Dublin GAA since 2010 and had only just been re-elected unopposed for his fifth year in-a-row last Monday.
Mr Kettle oversaw a period of huge success for the Boys in Blue.
The footballers claimed four Leinster titles and two All Ireland titles, while the hurlers won a first National League title in 72 years and a first Leinster title in 52 years during Kettle's time in charge.
The GAA, GPA and the Dublin County Board have all paid tribute.
GAA President Liam O'Neill says "The sad passing of Andy has shocked us all. He was an extremely popular figure within the wider GAA family but of course was particularly active with his native Dublin.
"His warm, friendly, inclusive demeanor struck a chord with people and drew people easily to his company.
“His infectious enthusiasm could be seen on match days at Croke Park but of course much of his sterling work was overseen away from the glare down through the various other ranks of Gaelic games in the capital city.
“His presence and contribution at national level as a member of our Management Committee and a Central Council delegate will also be sorely missed and I extend the heartfelt condolences of the entire GAA community to his family, his wide circle of friends and his club, Fingal Ravens, at this difficult time.”
CEO of the Gaelic Players Association Dessie Farrell says "Andy was deeply committed to the development of Gaelic games both in his club Fingal Ravens and his county; he was a staunch ally of all the county’s teams in hurling and football".
"His tenure as county chairman and on Central Council coincided with a period of great success in both codes for Dublin and he was only this year elevated to the GAA’s Management Committee as the Leinster delegate."
"Andy wore his heart on his sleeve and his affection and public support for players will be remembered fondly by those with whom he served."
The Dublin County Board also released a statement praising Andy's "immense contribution to the Association over the course of his life, to his Club Fingal Ravens, to the Dublin County Committee and also to the Central Council of the GAA as a current member of their Management Committee.
"As a leading administrator he ensured that the Association continued to grow and develop in our county and his dedication, enthusiasm and integrity ensured that Dublin GAA prospered during his reign."
"Andy always had the well-being and core principles of the GAA, and Dublin GAA in particular, at heart and did whatever he could through the power of his warm personality, intelligence and common sense to safeguard the best interests of players, officials, club members and supporters."
"On behalf of the Officials and members of the County Committee and our clubs we extend our deepest sympathy to his wife Phyllis, sons Patrick, Peter, Eoin and daughters Niamh, Orla and Ciara."
Meanwhile, Dublin footballer Paul Flynn paid tribute to Kettle. He tweeted “Very sad to hear of Andy Kettle passing away. A gentleman and a great GAA man. May he rest in peace.”
