Nominations confirmed ahead of Galway GAA County Convention
THE nominations for the upcoming Galway GAA County Convention have been confirmed, with a number of positions set to be contested.
Two candidates have been nominated for the position of County Chairperson, with Michael Geraghty of Tuam Stars and Tom Greaney of Corofin both in contention for the role. Paul Bellew’s role as Galway GAA chairperson will come an end later this year after serving for five years in the role.
The position of Treasurer will also be contested, with Seamus Hogan of Mountbellew-Moylough and Enda Mulkerrins of St Thomas' nominated.
Three candidates have been put forward for the role of Coaching Officer. Michael Gallagher of Ballinderreen, Sean Heffernan of Rahoon-Newcastle and Michael Ryder of Corofin are all nominated for the position.
Meanwhile, Cormac Ó Conaire of Na Piarsaigh Ros Muc and Keith Gordon of Ballygar have been nominated for the position of Communications Officer. Mike McMahon of Clarinbridge is the sole nominee for the position of County Secretary, while Mike Burke of Kinvara has been nominated for Vice Chairperson.
Marie Fahy of Kilkerrin is nominated for Assistant Secretary, with Shane Ruane of Pádraig Pearses nominated for Assistant Treasurer. Mary Ní Loinsigh of Naomh Anna is the only nominee for the Irish Language and Cultural Officer position.
Paul Bellew of Pádraig Pearses has been nominated as Central Council Delegate, while Séamus O'Grady of Monivea-Abbey and Mike Larkin of Craughwell are the two nominees for the Connacht Council Delegate positions.
The nominations will be considered at the upcoming County Convention, where the successful candidates will take up their respective roles within Galway GAA.