Our club was rocked to the core when we heard that it was Jaffa who died so suddenly on Wednesday night. A Toomevara man to the core and a very knowledgable man on hurling especially about North Tipperary. He answered the club's call when it was needed in such a practical way whether it was on the tractor and hedge cutter or digger or acting as water boy to the senior team. 
On a personal note he was someone who welcomed me to the club from day one and never failed to have a funny quip when we met whether it was about the lotto or the easy life of a club secretary. I will certainly miss him on the big match day and while it is nothing compared to the sad feelings of the family at this time we all feel the loss.
To his wife and family I extend on behalf of Toomevara GAA a sincere message of sympathy. May the memories you have ease the hurt you feel in these days.