Tragic news from the grassroots of Irish football today. Castlebar Celtic women's manager Jeremy Dee died today in a car accident while driving to coach his club against Shamrock Rovers in Tallaght Stadium. As soon as Dee's death was announced, people on Twitter immediately began to express their sympathies. A small sampling of tweets remembering Dee's life and his commitment to Irish soccer are below.
Jeremy was a true pioneer of Women's football in Ireland & will be missed by all.We also think of everyone at @celticcastlebar at this time.
— FAI (@FAIreland) November 18, 2012
I had great times away with Jeremy Dee. A gentleman who always gave his time generously. Women's football poorer without him. RIP
— Karl O'Shaughnessy (@OShaughnessyK) November 18, 2012
Sorry to hear of the passing of Jeremy Dee... A great clubman for Castlebar Celtic and a top man in general... #RIPJeremyDee
— Rob Timony (@RobTimony) November 18, 2012
Such tragic news about the death of Jeremy Dee in a road accident today. Did so much great work for men, women and youths soccer in Mayo.
— Edwin McGreal (@edmcgreal) November 18, 2012
Shocked to hear the news of Jeremy Dee this evening. He Was Hugely involved in my time playin soccer for Mayo. A Gent.
— Aidan O'Shea (@AIDOXI) November 18, 2012
I feel sick to my stomach about the news I just heard, RIP Jeremy Dee, was involved with my Kennedy cup team years ago and a good man
— CAWLEY (@DavidCawley22) November 18, 2012
Deeply saddened to hear of the death of Jeremy Dee. A true gentleman & a central figure in #Mayo soccer. He will be hugely missed. RIP.
— Cróna Esler (@CronaEsler) November 18, 2012
FAI CEO John Delaney expressed his sympathies by saying "I am deeply saddened at this tragic loss. I had enormous personal regard for Jeremy's wide ranging contribution to the Irish football family. He represented all that is good about volunteerism and is an enormous loss to the development of women's football, particularly in the West of Ireland. He always had a positive attitude and would light up any room with his enthusiasm and smile. I take this opportunity to offer my sincere condolences to his family."
