Eamon Brennan	July 31st 2007 06:04:01 AM
Please enter your comments?   I would just like to pass on my own and my brother Martin's condolences to Jimmy's family. I have very fond memories of Jimmy, as it was against Glencovit that my brother Martin played his first ever game of football. My fondest memory of Jimmy is when he played a psychological blinder that Alex Ferguson would be proud of. We were playing in the first ever Irish Holidays International Overseas tournament in Dublin and we were just about to play our last game against Canada and Jimmy informed us that old Owen Kelly was so disgusted by our performances in the first two games and our behaviour (we had been out for a few drinks) that he had got an early flight home as he did not want to be associated with the Scottish team. We went out and played a blinder and came running over at the end of the game to tell the lads that they could phone the old man up and tell him the score, only for Jimmy to inform us that the old man was due to go home early anyway and he had not mentioned a thing to him or any of the selectors!!! That is what I will always remember about the man. He will be missed greatly not just by those from Glaschu, but across the whole GAA family. May he Rest in Peace.

 

Garry	July 31st 2007 05:49:10 AM
Please enter your comments?   I had the privilege of getting to know Jimmy these last few months whilst helping coach the underage team. From travelling with him to Rutherglen and to matches in Manchester I was able to see at first hand his work and love for everything connected with the GAA. It is a massive and extremely sad loss for our club and for the whole of the GAA in Scotland. I will remember Jimmy's immense satisfaction and pride at the recent U-12 blitz which involved a Gaels team for the very first time, that Jimmy helped set-up. Who could forget his beaming smile after our Championship win last year. On a personal level, and as a new resident to Clydebank, Jimmy's advice and friendship was invaluable in helping me settle in the area - I know that the same could be said from Damo. My thoughts are with Angela and everyone connected to Jimmy. Ar dheis De go raibh a anam.

 

Aidy Martin	July 31st 2007 05:27:22 AM
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Where are you from?   Edinburgh   Please enter your comments?   It is deeply sad to hear of the news of Jimmy's passing. He was a true Gael in every regard and also a real gentleman. Whether it was county meetings, matches or dinner dances, Jimmy was always very pleasant to talk to and would offer an excellent insight into GAA affairs. He will be deeply missed by all and I would like to pass on my condolences to his family. Rest in Peace. Aidy Martin (Dunedin Connollys, Edinburgh)

 

Gareth	July 31st 2007 04:59:44 AM
Please enter your comments?   A terrible day for the GAA in Scotland and for Glaschu Gaels. May Jimmy Kelly, A true Gael, rest in peace. All our thoughts are with Angela, family and friends.

 

James	July 31st 2007 03:12:55 AM
Please enter your comments?   I would just like to echo Cathal's comments and pass on my condolences to the family. RIP

 

Charlie McCluskey	July 31st 2007 02:59:59 AM
Please enter your comments?   A black day indeed for the GAA in Scotland with the passing away of Jimmy Kelly. His commitment to Glaschu Gaels and the whole sport in this country was second to none. His vision and hard work is one of the reasons the club has enjoyed so much success since its founding in 1999. I had the great honour to be a close friend of Jimmy and I will sorely miss his wit, dry sense of humour and the invaluable advice he has given me over the past 18 years. I have great memories of attending many congresses from Cavan to Killarney with him and I know his knowledge and commitment raised the profile of the sport in Scotland to a level not previously reached. My thoughts are with Angela and his family at this sad time. Eternal rest grant unto him oh Lord.