Aogán Ó Fearghail
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Aogán Ó Fearghail (pronounced [ˈiːɡaːn̪ˠ oː ˈfʲaɾˠɣiːlʲ]; born 1959) is an Irish sports administrator who was the 38th president of the Gaelic Athletic Association.[1] He was elected to the position at the 2014 GAA Congress in Dublin. Out of a total vote of 310, Ó Fearghail received 170 votes, Sheamus Howlin from Wexford came second with 83, with Seán Walsh of Kerry third with 57.[2][3]
Biography[]
From Maudabawn, Drumgoon in County Cavan, Ó Fearghail was the first Cavan president in the 130-year history of the GAA.[4] He is the seventh man from Ulster to have acquired the role.[5] He worked his way from his native club of the GAA to the top position and has served at all levels with club, county, province and national levels.[citation needed]
Ó Fearghail is a primary school principal who has also runs many businesses with his wife.[citation needed] Together they managed the family shop and post office and jointly built and ran a Cultural Centre in his native County Cavan.[citation needed] He is also a local historian who has published local histories and is a contributor to historical seminars and heritage events.[citation needed] He was also for many years principal of a Gaeltacht summer college in Gortahork, County Donegal where he spends much free time.[citation needed]
As a GAA coach, he coached his club under 12s for 25 years and built the club from junior "also-rans" to one of Cavan's strongest club units.[citation needed] He played hurling with Erins Hope at St Patrick's College, Drumcondra, and has also played handball at the highest levels.[citation needed]
Ó Fearghail officially took over as GAA president on 28 February 2015 at the GAA's Annual Congress at the Slieve Russell Hotel in Cavan.[1]
References[]
- ^ Jump up to: a b "Aogán Ó Fearghail takes over as GAA President". Gaelic Athletic Association. 28 February 2015. Archived from the original on 2 April 2015. Retrieved 3 March 2015.
- ^ "Aogán Ó Fearghai elected". Gaa.ie. 21 February 2014. Archived from the original on 24 September 2015. Retrieved 24 February 2014.
- ^ "Cavan's Aogán Ó Fearghail elected as the new GAA President". The Score. 21 February 2014. Archived from the original on 1 March 2014. Retrieved 24 February 2014.
- ^ "Aogan O'Fearghail elected new GAA president". Irish Independent. 21 February 2014. Retrieved 24 February 2014.
- ^ "Aogán Ó Fearghaíl elected as new GAA President". BBC Sport. 21 February 2014. Retrieved 24 February 2014.
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