Kerry captain's homecoming cancelled after ex-player dies
The Killarney club also confirmed that Tuesday evening's homecoming of Kerry captain Gavin White, which was due to be held at their clubhouse, has been called off in the wake of the sad news.
Dr Crokes said in a statement: 'All in Dr Crokes are shocked to hear of the untimely passing of our former player, minor selector, and club member Jamie Doolan. Jamie Doolan in the All-Ireland Minor Football Championship Semi-Final in 2006. Pic: Brendan Moran / SPORTSFILE
'Jamie was a brilliant underage player representing Dr Crokes at all levels before turning his hand to management, and he was involved in senior and minor management teams over the last number of years.
'A very knowledgeable selector who was very popular with all club members, Jamie will be sorely missed by his many friends in the club.
'Our thoughts and prayers are with the Doolan family in this difficult time. As a mark of respect tomorrow nights captains homecoming to the Dr Crokes clubhouse will not be going ahead. May Jamie rest in peace.'
The shocking news came just hours after Kerry lifted the Sam Maguire in Croke Park after beating Donegal in the All-Ireland final.
Jamie played for the Kerry minor team in 2006 and 2007 and was also part of an All-Ireland Under-21 winning panel in 2008. Dr Crokes have paid tribute to their former player. Pic: Stephen McCarthy / SPORTSFILE
Hundreds of people have paid tribute to Jamie, with many messages being left on social media.
One person wrote: 'The mark Jamie has left on all us Crokes people will never be forgotten. What a man he was to all our under age players, to have him as a man deeply involved with the minors for quite a while now.
'His passion and love for them all will always burn bright. Rest easy Jamie. Never to be lost in our hearts or souls. My sincere condolences to all his family and clubs.'
Another commented: 'RIP Jamie. The nicest person you could ever meet.'
A third added: 'Jamie was such a lovely guy I was deeply saddened to hear such sad news. May his gently soul rest in peace.'
East Kerry GAA also shared: 'So sorry to hear this heart breaking news. May Jamie's gentle soul Rest in peace. Condolences to the Doolan family and friends. And of course Dr Crokes GAA players and friends.'
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