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Entire Outgoing Laois GAA Executive Returned

Tuesday, 15 December 2020 08:18

Photo credit: Twitter/@CLGLaois

Peter O'Neill holds the role of chair for the fourth year.

The entire outgoing Laois GAA executive were returned at last night's convention. 

For the first-time ever, Convention in the O'Moore County took place virtually on Microsoft Teams with delegates posting their votes for the three key elections in advance of the night. 

Portlaoise's Peter O'Neill will continue as chairman for a fourth year, having overcome Portarlington's Kieran Leavy by 95 votes to 55 

Tom Clear of Clough Ballacolla was returned as vice-chairman, defeating O'Dempsey's Bryan Breen 77-73 

PJ Kelly and Richie Kennedy will continue as Laois' Leinster Council representatives while all the other sitting officers return uncontested. 

Martin Byrne remains as treasurer for 2021 with Paschal McEvoy as assistant treasurer 

Former chairman Gerry Kavanagh is central council delegate with ex All-Star keeper Fergal Byron as coaching officer, Monica Delaney cultural officer and Paul Dargan as PRO. 

Offaly's Convention will also take place on Microsoft Teams tonight, with Edenderry's Colm Cummins set to become the Faithful County's new secretary. 

It follows St Rynagh's Pat Horan stepping down last week, telling the Midland Tribune that he believes "some" members of the management committee had been actively encouraging clubs not to vote for him. 

Only one vote will take place with outgoing Leinster Council reps Brian Gavin and Joe Higgins being challenged by Dolores Slevin and Eamon Phelan. 

 

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