Former Dublin footballer and All-Ireland winner Dave Billings has died aged 63.
Billings played for Dublin in both codes in the 1970s and won an All-Ireland in 1974.
He was part of two backroom teams for the senior footballers during Paul Caffrey and Tommy Lyons’ tenures as Dublin manager.
Billings' management career included stints with the Dublin Under-21 footballers, several UCD teams, including the senior hurlers, plus an interim role with the Dublin senior hurlers.
He was Gaelic Games Executive in UCD and widely credited for his work in the sport on campus.
A statement fromHigher Education GAA read: "It is with shock and deep sadness Comhairle Ardoideachais (CA), and all those involved in Higher Education GAA, learned of the untimely passing of Dave Billings (UCD GAA).
"A stalwart of the Dublin GAA scene and the Higher Education GAA sector throughout his life as a player, student, team mentor and administrator, Dave will be sorely missed throughout the GAA community.
"In his role as UCD GAA Executive, Dave made an invaluable contribution to the association on the Belfield Campus and was immersed in the running of all the University's sides, from the Sigerson and Fitzgibbon teams to the Junior and Fresher C teams. On many occasions he accommodated the use of the University's facilities to CA, HE Clubs, GAA Clubs, Post Primary and Primary Schools, often at extremely short notice.
"Comhairle Ardoideachais, on behalf of all those involved in Higher Education GAA, would like to extend our condolences to Ann, the Billings family, all those involved with UCD, St.Vincents, Dublin GAA and his many friends."
As a mark of respect, the Annual Convention of Comhairle Ardoideachais, which was scheduled for this Saturday, has been postponed.
