Miriam O'Callaghan (Miriam Ní Cheallacháin) became the 26th president of the Camogie Association when she defeated Helen McAleevy of Down 39-27 at the 2003 congress in the Arklow Bay Hotel.[1][2]
Miriam O’Callaghan, Miriam Ní Cheallacháin | |
|---|---|
| 26th President of the Camogie Association | |
| In office 2003–2006 | |
| Succeeded by | Liz Howard |
| Personal details | |
| Profession | Health official |
Presidency
editHer presidency was distinguished by new marketing initiatives including a brash and high-profile centenary "‘chicks with sticks"‘ campaign.[3]
She renegotiated, with the assistance of Leinster Chairman Liam O'Neill, the twinning of the camogie finals with the under-21 hurling final, an arrangement that lasted from 2006 to 2009.[4]
She initiated moves to integrate the camogie association and GAA.[5]
Centenary
editIn 2004 she unveiled a plaque at Navan to celebrate the centenary of the Camogie Association.[6] The Association celebrated 100 years with a Gala Banquet, the announcement of the Team of the Century and numerous other events. The first All Star team was announced in December 2004. As part of the centenary celebrations, RTÉ covered the All Ireland semi-finals live on television for the first time.[7]
Other roles
editWhile Camogie President she was appointed to serve on the Broadcasting Complaints Commission.[8] After her presidency she was elected Chair of Offaly Sports Partnership[9] where she served from 2010 to 2020.[10]
References
edit- ^ Moran, Mary (2011). A Game of Our Own: The History of Camogie. Dublin, Ireland: Cumann Camógaíochta. p. 460.
- ^ "Irish Independent Mar 30 2003". 30 March 2003.
- ^ Foley, Cliona (20 September 2003). "Liberated 'Chicks' with attitude". Irish Independent.
- ^ "CAMOGIE: Historic final deal". Irish Independent. 14 December 2005.
- ^ Keys, Colm (27 April 2005). "Female relations forge stronger bond in the GAA's family". Irish Independent.
- ^ "Irish Independent July 19, 2004". 19 July 2004.
- ^ "Irish Independent: RTE going live for semis, Feb 4 2004".
- ^ "Sunday Independent Aug 6 2006".
- ^ "Offaly Sports Partnership May 5, 2010".
- ^ Stanley, Sarah (29 July 2021). "Miriam O'Callaghan appointed to Board of Sport Ireland". The Camogie Association. Retrieved 1 August 2023.