Legendary rock singer David Bowie, who died at the weekend, was included in the votes of sympathy read out by vice-chairman Peter O'Halloran at the end of Monday night's meeting of the Meath County Board.

The announcement of "the Bowie family in London on the death of David" was met with laughter in the room - but anger from the top table.

"That's not appropriate," remarked O'Halloran who was reading from a list submitted by club delegates. The list is intended to be used to remember those who have passed away that have an association with Meath GAA.

Speaking to hoganstand.com, the Drumconrath official explained: "I was caught off guard and unwittingly read it out.

"It drew a short bout of laughing from the delegates before everyone realised it was a prank and the seriousness and reverance that is normally given to this part of a county committee meeting was for a moment lost.

"This is an item reserved for deceased Meath gaels who have given different levels of service to the GAA in Meath and is always given the respect it deserves.

"I am sure Mr Bowie is entitled to a vote of sympathy but by the correct body and the correct manner.

"I will do my best to ensure that something like this doesn't happen again and I am disappointed that a delegate took this action.

"I have to admit that in the cold light of day I can't understand why someone would do this. It shows a deep lack of respect to Meath gaels and, indeed, to Mr Bowie also."

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