Jamesy McAtamney RIP
13th August 2024
The Committee and Members of Roger Casement’s GAC deeply regret the death of our esteemed President James McAtamney and offer our deepest condolences to the McAtamney family circle.
A long life of service to both our Clubs, Roger Casements and Geraldines CC and the wider GAA across Antrim and Ulster.
A larger than life character, Jamesy was never shy to offer his advice and opinion, whether asked for or not!
Coming from a family steeped in GAA tradition, Jamesy was the definition of a GAA club stalwart, dedicating his life to Casements and Geraldine CC.
He held virtually every position in the club from player, manager, treasurer, secretary and referee. In 1952 at the age of 19 he was elected treasurer, beginning a lifelong involvement in the running of the club. One of his proudest moments was being elected Club President in 2002. Another being awarded the Irish News Club Vounteer Award in 2011.
Joey also held positions in SW Antrim committees and was a selector in the Antrim U21 team that won the All Ireland in 1979.
A huge loss to Casements & Geraldines, the craic on the sidelines and social club won’t be the same again. Jamesy will now be reunited with his great friend and sparring partner Mickey Kelly, who we lost a few months ago.
We offer our sincere condolences to the McAtamney family
A Thiarna, deán trócaire air💛🖤
