Tyrone is greatly diminished by the death, after a long and so effective life, of Paul Doris, another core member of that stellar band of GAA people who came together here over half a century ago and who subsequently developed and led Tyrone GAA to unprecedented heights.
Paul’s GAA contribution was simply inspirational, both at Club level with Drumragh Sarsfields and Dungannon Thomas Clarkes, and at County level with Tyrone. He served as Tyrone County Chair and County Treasurer, and among much else energised a host of GAA committees, developed refereeing, and helped manage Tyrone teams. Beyond Tyrone he was a low profile but highly effective volunteer at Ulster and National levels, bringing dignity, decency and propriety to everything he did. His 2011 Gradam an Uachtaráin | President’s Award only hints at his GAA contribution.
Maireann an chraobh ar an bhfál ach ní mhaireann an lámh a chuir | The branch in the hedge lives on, though the hand that planted it may be gone.
Beyond the GAA Paul made a hugely positive impact on Tyrone through his work in financial services.
Our deepest sympathy goes to Anne, Noellene, Anita, John, and Catherine, to Paul’s wider family circle, to his many friends and colleagues, to the Gaels of Mayo, Leitrim, Drumragh and Dungannon, and to the many, many people whose life journey he improved.
I measc Naomh na hÉireann agus Laochra na nGael go raibh a anam dílis | May his noble soul be among the Saints of Ireland and the Heroes of the Gael.
By Rory Cox Thu 3rd Sep
