New officers elected to lead Offaly County Board

New officers have been elected to lead the Offaly County Board in 2025.

They were confirmed at the Offaly GAA Convention on Tuesday evening. 

A number of outgoing officers including Chairman Michael Duignan left their positions.

The new officers are:

Chairperson – Tom Parlon, Coolderry;

Vice chairperson – Denis Hoctor, Carrig-Riverstown;

Secretary – Brendan Minnock, Shamrocks;

Assistant secretary – Pat Teehan, Coolderry;

Treasurer – Frank Fitzpatrick, Doon;

Assistant treasurer – To be filled;

PRO – Padraig O'Meara, Clara;

Central Council representative – Michael Duignan, Durrow;

Leinster Council representatives – Declan Ward, Crinkill and Ciaran Groome, Bracknagh;

Cultural officer – To be filled;

Coaching officer – Carina Carroll, Ballinamere.

Also appointed onto the Management Committee were:

Childrens' officer – Michelle Hogan, Birr;

Planning and training officer – Joe Cleary, Shinrone;

Demographics officer – Paul Rouse, Tullamore.