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06 Sept 2025

Nominations released ahead of Donegal GAA's Annual Convention

Fergus McGee announced his decision not to seek a second season in the chair last month and he will replaced by one of St Naul’s duo of Cieran Kelly and Mary Coughlan, or Four Masters’ Sean Dunnion

Nominations released ahead of Donegal GAA's Annual Convention

Cieran Kelly, Mary Coughlan or Sean Dunnion will replace Fergus McGee as Donegal GAA Chairperson at next month’s Annual Convention.

McGee announced his decision not to seek a second season in the chair last month and he will replaced by one of St Naul’s duo of Kelly and Coughlan, or Four Masters’ Dunnion.

Alan Boyd has completed five years as treasurer and four people - Frankie Doherty, Grace Boyle, Mick McGrath and Paul McGonigle - are vying to replace him.

Fiona Shiels has not put her name forward after one year as PRO, with Sinead Breen, Sorcha Ní Gallachoir and Ed Byrne the three who will contest things.

A management meeting was scheduled for Monday night in Convoy and the list of all nominees for the various positions were then released. Annual convention takes place at Jackson’s Hotel in Ballybofey on Wednesday, December 13.

Chairperson: Cieran Kelly, Mary Coughlan, Sean Dunnion

Secretary: Declan Martin, Mary Kelly

Treasurer: Frankie Doherty, Grace Boyle, Mick McGrath, Paul McGonigle

Vice Chairperson: David McLoone

Assistant Secretary: Mary Kelly

Assistant Treasurer: Frankie Doherty, Anthony Molloy, Brendan Kelly, Paul McGonigle

Coaching Officer: Michael McGeehin, Damian Diver, Paul McGonigle

Irish and Cultural Officer: Catriona Uí Suibhne, Sorcha Ní Gallachoir

PRO: Ed Byrne, Sinead Breen, Sorcha Ní Gallachoir

Hurling Officer: Cormac Hartnett

Ulster Council Officers(2): Cieran Kelly, Alan Boyd, Andy Doherty, Ciaran McKenna, Frankie Doherty, Kieran Gallagher, Liam McElhinney, Martin McHugh, Mick Murphy, William Doogan

Central Council Officer: Sean Dunnion, Martin McHugh, Niall Erskine

Delegate to Ulster Convention (1): Andy Doherty, Catriona Uí Suibhne, David McLoone

Delegate to National Congress (1): Edward Molloy, Martin McHugh, Mick McGrath

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