The Chief of Staff.....

**Boxtyeater** Fri Apr 02, 2010 9:34 pm

It was confirmed today that Lt.Gen. Dermot Earley, the army Chief of Staff , is battling a debilitating illness and has been off duty for the past 3 months.
While having no great affection for Roscommon it would be remiss of me not to express my earnest wishes that he achieves a speedy recovery and returns to full health at the earliest opportunity.
One of the finest midfielders of his generation, I recall him playing Connacht championship at both minor and senior on the same day. A fine footballer and gentleman to his fingertips, Earley along with Tony McManus, Mayor Lindsay, Harry Keegan, Jigger O'Connor and others were the mainstays of Roscommon football in their last "golden age" of the 1970's.

I hope he gets well soon and my thoughts are with himself, Mary and their family...

**RMDrive** Fri Apr 02, 2010 9:47 pm

Amen brother.
Best of luck to him. A great career in GAA and in the Army.

**Jayo Cluxton** Sat Apr 03, 2010 12:06 am

With my Roscommon blood he was always a hero in my house. Over the last few years I have met him on numerous occasions. A more down to earth, unassuming man you could not meet - a real gent. I heard about this a while back and sincerely hope - with the help of God - that he recovers.

**Boxtyeater** Sat Apr 03, 2010 12:23 am

Jayo Cluxton wrote:With my Roscommon blood he was always a hero in my house. Over the last few years I have met him on numerous occasions. A more down to earth, unassuming man you could not meet - a real gent. I heard about this a while back and sincerely hope - with the help of God - that he recovers.

There's a classic Roscoomon goal on you tube, executed by Earley, but engineered by that thieving predator Tony Mac.
I'm unable to upload it from here lad....any help???

**Jayo Cluxton** Sat Apr 03, 2010 12:31 am

This one boss?

**Boxtyeater** Sat Apr 03, 2010 12:41 am

Jayo Cluxton wrote:This one boss?

I'll give you that one there Boss...búaladh bós.. The Chief of Staff..... Icon_wink

But what was it ever about Tony Mac ??? The hoor could peel an orange in his pocket, eat it and laugh at you...

BTW How did you manage that, I couldn't... The Chief of Staff..... Icon_question

**Jayo Cluxton** Sat Apr 03, 2010 12:51 am

B - if you go on youtube and watch the video. Then copy the URL (address line). When you come in here click on the 'film' type icon and paste. Hope that makes sense!

**Real Kerry Fan** Tue Apr 06, 2010 10:16 am

A great footballer and a true gentleman. Met him on two occasions and also his son Dermot jnr who is based near me in Rathmines. Get well soon Dermot.