Albert Cooney returned unopposed as Longford GAA Chairperson
Annual Convention in Backstage Theatre on Thursday December 8
Finbar Meehan will be stepping down as the Coaching & Games Development Officer, having completed the maximum five year term in the position.
Mullinalaghta clubman Meehan will be replaced by former County Board PRO Tommy McLoughin (Mostrim), who is the only nomination for the post of Coaching & Games Development Officer.
Meehan and Kevin Hourican (Dromard) are nominated for the vacant position of Assistant Secretary with the outgoing officer Gary Toher (St Brigid’s Killashee) not seeking re-election.
Children’s Officer Patrick Maguire (St Mary’s Granard) is also stepping down and his successor will be Colm Harte (Killoe Emmet Og) who will be elected at the Convention on the recommendation of the outgoing County Committee.
Along with Albert Cooney, all the other outgoing officers will be returned unopposed:- Vice-Chairperson: Derek Fahy (Ballymore); Treasurer: Eugene Quaine (Carrickedmond); Assistant Treasurer: Marie O’Reilly Keenan (Colmcille); PRO: Gerry Forde (Ardagh Moydow); Club Development/Health & Safety Officer: Michael Mulleady (Fr Manning Gaels); Central Council Representative: James Clarke (Clonguish); Leinster Council Representatives (2): Damien Edgeworth (St Brigid’s Killashee) and Eamon Brennan (Young Grattans); Irish Language and Cultural Officer: Lorraine Corrigan (Fr Manning Gaels).
Abbeylara clubman Peter O’Reilly is the full-time Longford GAA Secretary.