Jamie Doolan hailed from the same club as Kerry captain Gavin White with Dr Crokes calling off their planned celebration evening as a mark of respect
Tributes have been pouring in following the death of former Dr Crokes player Jamie Doolan.
Part of Kerry’s All-Ireland homecoming celebrations were cancelled on Monday following the ex-player’s death, with Gavin White’s captain’s homecoming, scheduled for Tuesday, called off.
Dr Crokes said in a statement: “All in Dr. Crokes are shocked to hear of the untimely passing of our former player, minor selector, and club member Jamie Doolan. Jamie was a brilliant underage player representing Dr. Crokes at all levels before turning his hand to management, and he was involved in senior and minor management teams over the last number of years.
“A very knowledgeable selector who was very popular with all club members, Jamie will be sorely missed by his many friends in the club.
“Our thoughts and prayers are with the Doolan family in this difficult time. As a mark of respect tomorrow night’s captains homecoming to the Dr Crokes clubhouse will not be going ahead. May Jamie rest in peace.”
Hundreds of people have paid tribute to Jamie, with tonnes of messages being left on social media. One comment read: “The mark Jamie has left on all us Crokes people will never be forgotten.
“What a man he was to all our under age players, to have him as a man deeply involved with the minors for quite a while now. His passion and love for them all will always burn bright. Rest easy Jamie. Never to be lost in our hearts or souls. My sincere condolences to all his family and clubs.”
Another person said: “RIP Jamie. The nicest person you could ever meet.”
East Kerry GAA wrote: “So sorry to hear this heart breaking news. May Jamie’s gentle soul Rest in peace. Condolences to the Doolan family and friends. And of course Dr. Crokes GAA players and friends.”
Someone else commented: “Jamie was such a lovely guy I was deeply saddened to hear such sad news. May his gently soul rest in peace.”
One other person posted: “RIP Jamie. The best of the best. Thinking of all of the Doolan Family.”
Jamie represented Dr Crokes at all levels and most recently served as a selector for the decorated club’s minor team.
He played for the Kerry minor team in 2006 and 2007 and was also part of an All-Ireland Under-21 winning panel in 2008.
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