Michael O’Regan to be appointed Clare camogie chairperson

Ruan clubman Michael O’Regan will be elected chairperson of Clare camogie at the annual convention of the organisation on Monday night next in the Auburn Lodge, Ennis at 7pm.

He will replace Orla Considine who has held the position for the last five years. It is expected that Orla will be involved with a number of the sub-committees including the development committee.

The new chairman was actively involved with the Ruan camogie club in the ’80s and ’90s. The club was reformed this year. In recent years, he has filled the role of liaison, officer with the Clare GAA referees association.
Outgoing secretary, Marie Louise Kaiser and treasurer Michael Maher will be returned for another term as will the organisation’s hardworking PRO, Bríd McNamara

“Leaders were needed when, 20 years ago, people with a foresight started to plan for Clare camogie’s own County grounds. This journey hit a milestone on October 27, 2012, when the official opening of Fr McNamara Park took place.”

So states Clare camogie secretary Marie Louise Kaiser in her report to next week’s annual gathering in which she pays special tribute to chairperson of the past five years, Orla Considine and treasurer, Michael Maher.

“Beside the usual duties, they worked tirelessly together with the GAA and Clare County Council to secure the grounds, get planning permission, raise funds and secure grants to plan state-of-the-art facilities at the new venue. The next few months will see all this hard work coming to fruition,” the secretary states.

“Already this year County Development squads and county teams were able to use the field for training. For 2013 we are hoping to provide the teams with changing facilities and meeting rooms. Hopefully, towards the end of the year we will be able to use the field for matches,” the secretary adds.