Tributes pour in after popular Cork and Munster GAA official passes away

Jim Forbes was a member of the Carrigaline club.

TRIBUTES HAVE BEEN paid today after the popular Cork GAA official Jim Forbes passed away.

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Forbes was a former chairman of the Cork county board between 2003 and 2005. and also served in roles as PRO and vice-chairman in his native county. At provincial level, he was elected PRO of the Munster GAA Council in 2008 for a three-year term.

At the time of his death, Forbes was the treasurer of the Carrigdhoun division and the chairman of the Rebel Óg central region.

He was a member of the Carrigaline club and also previously served as chairman of the GAA’s Central Appeals Committee.

An official statement from the Munster GAA Council today read:

An unassuming character, Jim was respected throughout the GAA world and beyond for the efficient manner in which he dealt with whatever task he was assigned to. We pass on our sincere condolences to Jim’s family and his wide circle of friends.”

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.

Very sad to hear that Jim Forbes has passed away. An absolute gentleman. A great Corkman, a great GAA man. We had some great laughs. RIP Jim
— Marty Morrissey (@MartyMofficial) June 27, 2016

Marty Morrissey / Twitter

V sorry to hear of Jim Forbes passing, a very amicable and guiding former Chairman of @OfficialCorkGAA and @RebelOg_ , rest in peace
— Midleton GAA (@MidletonGaa) June 27, 2016

Midleton GAA / Twitter

Now our Monday Sports Review with @PaudieP as he pays Tribute to #Cork #GAA's Jim Forbes RIP #CorkToday pic.twitter.com/zRi1Llm388
— C103 (@C103Cork) June 27, 2016

C103 / Twitter

Shrewd and determined but affable and open-minded, Jim Forbes was a great GAA administrator, and widely respected for a reason. RIP.
— Éamonn Murphy (@EamonnMurphy19) June 27, 2016

Éamonn Murphy / Twitter

Very sad to hear Jim Forbes has died. The embodiment of Cork GAA & a gentleman with it.
— Jacqui Hurley (@jacquihurley) June 27, 2016

Jacqui Hurley / Twitter

Jim Forbes will be missed. A humble and yet incredible servant to Cork #GAA.
— John Fogarty (@JohnFogartyIrl) June 27, 2016

John Fogarty / Twitter

Very Sorry to hear of Jim Forbes' passing. A superb GAA administrator & always a pleasure to deal with. Solas na bhFlaitheas dá anam uasal
— Valley Rovers GAA (@ValleyRoversGAA) June 27, 2016

Valley Rovers GAA / Twitter

Sorry to hear of Jim Forbes' passing. A superb GAA administrator who was always a pleasure to deal with. He will be sorely missed.
— RedFM Sport (@BigRedBench) June 27, 2016

Cork's RedFM Sport / Twitter

Earlier, St Peter welcomed Jim Forbes , the most supreme GAA administrator that this land has ever known, into the heavenly Kingdom. RIP Jim
— Paudie Palmer (@PaudieP) June 27, 2016

Paudie Palmer / Twitter

the best president @officialgaa never had. A wonderful person a visionary and a good friend. V sad news for his family and friends
— Senator Jerry Buttimer (@jerrybuttimer) June 27, 2016

Jerry Buttimer / Twitter

What a tribute to Jim Forbes that he is trending number 4 on Twitter. Not sure what he'd make of that!
— Dermot Looney (@dlooney) June 27, 2016

Dermot Looney / Twitter

So sad to hear of the passing of Jim Forbes RIP one of natures gentlemen sincere sympathy to his family.
Always a pleasure to deal with.
— Finbarr Mc Carthy (@FiFinnymac) June 27, 2016

Finbarr Mc Carthy / Twitter

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