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Post by kot on Dec 6, 2021 21:16:48 GMT
Official, patrick o sullivan back in. Delighted with this appointment, clubs have probably shown a bit of their dissatisfaction by not going with the candidate who was seen as a shoe in not 2 months ago.
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Post by 1955 on Dec 6, 2021 22:18:39 GMT
Great news that Patrick has been elected as chairman of the county board. Hopefully it is the beginning of a new more transparent kcb
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Post by Mickmack on Dec 6, 2021 23:57:51 GMT
MON, 06 DEC, 2021 - 22:10
EOGHAN CORMICAN
Patrick O’Sullivan has been returned to the position of Kerry GAA chairman for a second time after defeating Eamon Whelan by 127 votes to 112.
Dr Crokes clubman O’Sullivan previously served as county board chairman from 2012 to 2016, in which time he was synonymous with the fundraising for the county’s GAA centre of excellence at Currans that was officially opened last weekend.
Speaking after his election, O’Sullivan promised to work “as hard as I can for this board for the next five years”. The incoming chairman also thanked clubs for their support, as well as paying tribute to the unsuccessful Whelan.
Succeeding Whelan as county board vice-chairman is Liam Lynch of Austin Stacks, who defeated former county board treasurer and current Munster GAA treasurer Dermot Weeshie Lynch by 135 votes to 103.
The final vote of the evening at the Kerry GAA convention held in Tralee’s Munster Technological University North Campus was for the position of coaching officer, with Joe Costello of St Pats Blennerville defeating Bernie Reen 124 votes to 115.
Tim Murphy, in his final address as chairman, said an area of “huge concern” for the GAA is the deliberate spreading of “misinformation, lies, and untruths”.
This spreading of lies dominated the Kerry senior football manager selection process, with Murphy reserving sharp criticism for those who sought to tarnish the integrity of the five-person selection committee that recommended in late September that Jack O’Connor return for a third stint as Kerry manager.
“While the result against Tyrone was hugely disappointing for everyone, for the second year in-a-row we were subjected to an individual or some group of individuals deliberately setting out to tell lies, spread untruths, and endeavour to undermine the integrity of the tried and tested method of selecting and appointing the senior football manager.
“Last year, certain people were targeted by erroneous WhatsApp messages and the subsequent social media furore that emerged in the weeks following the Cork Munster semi-final defeat had the aim of damaging the reputation of players and management.
“This year, a similarly shocking and disturbing attempt was made to target members of the selection committee and undermine their credibility, and that of the process.
“This is fast becoming an area of huge concern for us as an Association and as a society in general as the rollout of misinformation, lies, and untruths are presented in many formats.
“The five-person committee charged with selecting and appointing the manager showed great resolve in the face of huge adversity in ensuring that the integrity of the process was maintained and the principle of natural justice upheld to protect the interests of Kerry GAA.”
Elsewhere in his address, Murphy said that while the parish rule has been a mainstay for so many clubs in terms of protecting its players, demographic movements and planning issues mean that what worked well for clubs in the past will no longer suffice today unless change is forthcoming.
“This needs careful thought and collaboration at all levels of the Association in Kerry, but nonetheless is our opportunity to embrace the challenges that face us, and our response will define our future successes both on and off the field in future years.”
Murphy hailed the endowment funding model the county board has spent the past 20 months developing to “future proof” Kerry GAA.
“This model of funding has, I believe, the capacity to change the GAA’s financing requirements in a seismic way not only in Kerry but for the entire country and abroad. I can also say that the basis of this model is being embraced by the national association which will add further strength to developing the concept.”
With regard to the ongoing Kerry championship review, a report on which is due early in 2022, Murphy remarked that “innovative thinking” is required to achieve the best outcome for clubs in respect of the senior club and county championships.
County Board secretary Peter Twiss said Kerry will bring forward a motion to Munster Council proposing that if a county from Munster reaches the All-Ireland senior final in either code that their county champions receive a bye into that year’s Munster club semi-finals.
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Post by Kerryman Randy Savage on Dec 7, 2021 21:01:29 GMT
Delighted with the selection. I don't think anyone could disagree with the choice.
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Post by kerrybhoy06 on Dec 7, 2021 21:06:18 GMT
Delighted with the selection. I don't think anyone could disagree with the choice. I think 112 delegates did? |
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Post by otobeawinner on Dec 7, 2021 21:42:31 GMT
Delighted with the selection. I don't think anyone could disagree with the choice. I think 112 delegates did? I don't know the politics around who votes for who and why but we have the chair and vice chair now both from urban areas. I hope they don't forget the rural clubs. Anyone in the know or with an idea as to how clubs vote, is it along rural/ urban or geographical? Surly its not purely down to who the candidate is. That would be too simplistic. If eamonn w has being voted into positions all along with a view to taking over why go with a non board member? It would be interesting to get some insight. |
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Post by mike70 on Dec 7, 2021 23:33:01 GMT
Great to see Pat back as chairman, great football man, wish him best of luck as well as all our new appointees.
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Post by onlykerry on Dec 8, 2021 11:46:03 GMT
Interesting that in our time of need (no AI in far too long) we have reverted to bringing back a former chairman and a former senior manager in Kerry - does this say something about the mentality of those who are tasked with managing our GAA affairs in Kerry.
Surely in a situation where the game is evolving quickly its new ideas and new blood we should be looking to.
Decisions have been made and I hope these moves work out for Kerry
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Post by taibhse on Dec 8, 2021 12:05:29 GMT
An article in today’s Irish Examiner states that “O’Sullivan revealed that seeking a second term as Kerry County Board chairman wasn’t on his radar until two months ago…”
It would be interesting to know what motivated him in making that decision at that time. Just asking.
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Post by kerrybhoy06 on Dec 8, 2021 12:07:11 GMT
Interesting that in our time of need (no AI in far too long) we have reverted to bringing back a former chairman and a former senior manager in Kerry - does this say something about the mentality of those who are tasked with managing our GAA affairs in Kerry. Surely in a situation where the game is evolving quickly its new ideas and new blood we should be looking to. Decisions have been made and I hope these moves work out for Kerry I made this point about Jack. I like Jack and think he was a great manager but the last time he did anything of note at senior level was make a final over 10 years ago (by the time he starts). The game has changed, and changed quite a bit, and i sincerely hope that he has changed with it. Bringing in paddy Tally, a man also most known for 00s success, doesn’t quite fill me with a lot of confidence either Hopefully, hopefully, hopefully |
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Post by Mickmack on Dec 8, 2021 13:43:01 GMT
An article in today’s Irish Examiner states that “O’Sullivan revealed that seeking a second term as Kerry County Board chairman wasn’t on his radar until two months ago…” It would be interesting to know what motivated him in making that decision at that time. Just asking. All the 'Jackanory' maybe. |
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Post by Kerryman Randy Savage on Dec 8, 2021 23:28:09 GMT
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Post by greengold35 on Dec 9, 2021 10:50:34 GMT
I think Whelan showed poor judgement when sitting on the five man committee to appoint the new senior bainisteoir - his association with Jack O'Connor was well known having served with him in minor and U-20 selection roles and whilst not questioning his impartiality the optics did not look good from the outside.
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Post by Ballyfireside on Dec 9, 2021 12:42:20 GMT
I think Whelan showed poor judgement when sitting on the five man committee to appoint the new senior bainisteoir - his association with Jack O'Connor was well known having served with him in minor and U-20 selection roles and whilst not questioning his impartiality the optics did not look good from the outside. You could also argue the exact opposite, that the optics would be better as Whelan would be more accountable having been party to appointing JackO'C. Having said that Tatler is proven and provided he listens he is well capable and hopefully he will eliminate the influence of any cronyism or vested interests. I believe he also did good work in the US for Currans - wasn't he born there? Anyway it is those involved directly that will have most influence on team performance. As I write I am beginning can feel the tension, the first game with JackO'C's army, that the outsider of the 4 semi finalists took Sam makes for a very interesting season and hopefully this virus thing will pass in the meantime. |
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Post by kerryexile on Dec 9, 2021 16:04:51 GMT
We are lucky that he decided to go forward. We could now have an unhealthy cosy alliance if he hadn’t. I think the difference between the voting for the new manager and the voting for chairman showed a level of mature reflection by the clubs.
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Post by otobeawinner on Dec 9, 2021 18:39:53 GMT
We are lucky that he decided to go forward. We could now have an unhealthy cosy alliance if he hadn’t. I think the difference between the voting for the new manager and the voting for chairman showed a level of mature reflection by the clubs. sounds like we have a new manager that the new board would not have picked. That does sound less than cosy. He better bring Sam back quick so. |
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Post by glengael on Feb 3, 2022 12:39:37 GMT
Have the KCB made any comment on the Pairc Ui Rinn fixture?
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