JIMMY NEWELL STEPS DOWN – AGM 2023

After spending nine years at the helm of the club, chairman of St. James’ GAA, Jimmy Newell steps down. Newell has been an intangible asset to the club and he was the leading light in the formation of St. James’ GAA in 1994. Jimmy was there from the very beginning and spent six years serving the different roles at the top table and these included; chairman, secretary and treasurer. He managed the Jimmies in the early years and gave outstanding service as a volunteer.

Newell succeeded former chairman Peter Bennett in 2015 and went on to lead the club close to a decade. In those years, he paved the pathway to success. He implemented strategic planning and set targets (short term and long term goals) for the club. We thank him for all his time and effort with the club. No doubt Jimmy will be greatly missed but his expertise will still used as he serves on sub committees in the club.

At the AGM, the following officers were elected:

Chairperson: Olga Concar Murphy

Vice-Charmain: Dave Henry

Secretary: Pat Burke

Treasurer: Tony Hanley

Assistant Treasurer: Des O’Dowd

PRO: Dave Henry & Denise Shaughnessy

Registrar & Insurance: Peter Bennett

Culture Officer: Jim Cotter

DLP: Gary Casey

Children’s Officer: Shane Igoe

Healthy Club Officer: Alan Cheevers

Club Delegate: Sean Connor

Other positions to be filled include; Coaching Officer, Assistant Secretary, and Assistant Registrar.