*Rachel Healy (right) did not seek re-election as PRO. Photograph: Burren Eye Photography
SITTING Chairman of Clare LGFA, David Nagle has been elected to the role at an AGM for the first time while the organisation has been dealt a blow with the exit of top-performing administrator Rachel Healy from the County Executive.
Miltown Malbay’s Rachel announced at Tuesday’s AGM that she would not be seeking re-election as PRO which has left big boots to fill on the Executive.
She took on the role at the end of 2023 and has developed strong relations with all members of the media in the county to help increase coverage of ladies football in Clare.
West Clare Gaels’ clubman David Nagle took on the role of Chairperson in July following the controversial exit of Theresa Roseingrave. The role of Vice Chairman has remained vacant over the past six months with Sinead Fox stepping up as Secretary following the departure of Monica Callinan of Kilmihil in June and then her successor Caoimhe McMahon a month later.
Callinan said she would wait until January to determine if she would take up one of the Munster Council delegate roles alongside Maria O’Loughlin.
Nagle was elected unopposed as Chairman with Fox elected as Secretary at Tuesday’s AGM held at Hotel Woodstock.
Kilfenora native JJ O’Dea was nominated as Vice Chairperson but told the meeting he was not standing and “fresh blood” was required. On the proposal of Liscannor’s Cathal O’Gorman and seconded by Joe Kelly of Cooraclare, Ray Foudy agreed to allow his name forward to become Vice Chairman. O’Dea also stepped down as Central Council delegate with Paul Shanahan returned.
There was three nominees for Asst Secretary but neither of Edel Conway, Edel Keavey and Frank Culleton wished to take on the post. Conway and Keavey agreed to stay on as Joint Assistant Treasurer with Diane Hassett returned for a second year as Treasurer.
Ciara Harvey of West Clare Gaels succeeded former Clare player Louise Henchy as the Munster player delegate. Veronica Finucane, Deirdre O’Dwyer, Leroy Crowe were all returned to their posts.
Clare LGFA Executive 2026:
President: Michael Fitzpatrick
Vice President: James Lafferty, Ann Hayes, James Costelloe
Chairperson: David Nagle (West Clare Gaels)
Vice Chairperson: Ray Foudy (Kilmurry Ibrickane)
Secretary: Sinead Fox (Cúil Gaels)
Asst Secretary: Vacant
Treasurer: Diane Hassett (St Joseph’s Doora/Barefield)
Joint Asst Treasurer: Edel Conway (Doonbeg)
Joint Asst Treasurer: Edel Keavey (Cúil Gaels)
PRO: Vacant
Asst PRO: Vacant
Registrar: Veronica Finucane (Kilmihil)
Cultural/Language: Deirdre O’Dwyer (Burren Gaels)
Development Officer: Leroy Crowe (Fergus Rovers)
Children’s Officer: Vacant.
Munster Delegates: Maria O’Loughlin (St Joseph’s Doora/Barefield) & TBC
Munster Player Delegate: Ciara Harvey (West Clare Gaels)
Central Council Delegate: Paul Shanahan (Kilmurry Ibrickane) & TBC
Gradings Committee: Deirdre O’Dwyer, Carmel Bohannon, Frank Culleton, Paul Shanahan, Maria O’Loughlin.
Fixtures Committee: Edel Conway, Benard Kelly, Ciara Harvey, Alisha Talty, Cathal O’Gorman, Monica Callinan, Sinead Fox.
