A meeting of the County Committee was held online via MS Teams on Tuesday March 12, 2024. Items discussed were as follows:
Recruitment Process – Operations Manager
Cathaoirleach Micheál Martin informed the meeting that the recruitment process for the vacant position of Operations Manager has concluded. The interview panel recommended the appointment of Conor Day, who has accepted the position and who is due to take up the role on April 22nd next. Conor, from the St. Fintan’s club, has significant experience in project management as well as GAA administrative experience in Ireland and with Gloucestershire GAA.
The Cathaoirleach wished Conor well in the role. He also expressed his appreciation to the current office staff and County Board officers who have taken on additional responsibilities in recent weeks.
Ratification of Committees, etc.
A Referees Administration committee of Denis Cadogan, Séamus Whelan, Michael Hennessy Cullen, Joe Kelly, John Fenlon and Michael Walsh was proposed and approved.
A Referee Appointments committee of Séamus Whelan, Michael Walsh, Dickie Murphy and Séamus Kennelly was also proposed and approved. The role of this committee will be to propose to CCC the referees to be appointed for each competitive fixture, with CCC to have final determination.
Other appointments approved were:
Philip Howlin (Duffry Rovers) to CCC Discipline Committee
Angela McCormack (Na Fianna Clonard) to Health & Wellbeing Committee
Bobby Goff (Glynn-Barntown) to St. Patrick’s Park Committee
Ann Keating (St. James’) as Coiste na nÓg Secretary
Club & County Draw
Joe Sheehan, Chairman of the Club & County Draw committee, informed delegates that tickets are now available for collection and distribution.
The first of this year’s draws will be held on Wednesday April 24th, with the other two taking place on Wednesday May 29th. Top prize in the first draw will be a new car with a total prize fund of €100,000.
The Cathaoirleach encouraged clubs and units to do their utmost to support the draw, which serves as a significant fundraiser for clubs as well as County Board. It was pointed out that the significant developments in coaching and facilities at club and county level were something that can be attributed to the countywide support that the draw receives, while also supporting our county teams.