Mary Kelly-Lynch (Máire Uí Loinsigh) was the 20th president of the Camogie Association.[1][2]
Mary Lynch, Máire Uí Loinsigh | |
|---|---|
| 20th President of the Camogie Association | |
| In office 1985–1988 | |
| Succeeded by | Belle O'Loughlin |
Playing career
editShe was introduced to camogie at secondary school in her native Carrickmacross and played for the county while still at school. She joined Celtic club after moving to Dublin, and won All Ireland medals partnering Kathleen Cody at midfield.
Administrator
editAfter marrying Willie Lynch she returned to Carrickmacross, reorganising camogie in the county as county chair and trainer manager for Monaghan senior and junior teams. She continued to play and won a Monaghan Intermediate Championship medal with Carrickmacross in 1978. She served on the first primary schools committee, later chaired the fixtures committee and in 1985 was elected president of the association without opposition, having unsuccessfully contested the 1982 election. She inherited an association facing severe financial problems.[3][4]
Other roles
editShe also served on Care of the Aged, Girl Guides, youth and recreational organisations, and social services.
References
edit- ^ Moran, Mary (2011). A Game of Our Own: The History of Camogie. Dublin, Ireland: Cumann Camógaíochta. p. 460.
- ^ Irish Independent 13 Mar 1985 p11: Mary is Monaghan's First President, Irish Press 13 Mar 1985 p13: New President for Camogie
- ^ Irish Independent 13 Mar 1985 p11: Mary is Monaghan's First President
- ^ Irish Press 13 Mar 1985 p16: New President for Camogie.