Donal Corbett elected as new London chairperson
January 31, 2021
Donal Corbett said he is ‘honoured to accept’ the position of chairperson, after securing 60 of a total valid poll of 85 at the London GAA convention this afternoon.
The Granuaile clubman served as Treasurer in 2020, and takes over from fellow Granuaile clubman John Lacey who wished him the best of luck for the year ahead.
The incoming chairperson noted Mr Lacey's 'dedication and longevity' which is 'renowned' here in London and Ireland. He said he hoped Mr Lacey would remain 'an active part' of the county's activities as 'his talents have never been more needed than they will be over the next few years'.
The meeting took place virtually on Microsoft Teams in light of Covid-19 restrictions.
Please see below results, and congratulations to the incoming officers (in bold):
President
Total voting poll: 82, 1 spoiled
Bill Reilly: 52
Johnny Dwyer: 30
Chairperson
Total voting poll: 85, 2 spoiled
Donal Corbett: 60
John Doyle: 25
Vice chairperson
Total voting poll: 81, 1 spoiled
John O’Neill: 77
Liam Barry: 4
Secretary
John Molloy returning unopposed
Assistant Secretary
Total voting poll: 80, 1 spoiled
Calum Crowley: 48
Anthony Dennehy: 32
Treasurer
Donal Corbett already elected as chairperson, cannot hold two positions, so Mort Reidy deemed elected
Assistant Treasurer
Mort Reidy already elected as treasurer, cannot hold two positions, so Anthony Geary deemed elected
Coaching Officer
Total voting poll: 83, 1 spoiled
Colleen Lynott: 65
Martin Harrell: 18
PRO
Total voting poll: 83, 1 spoiled
Fiona O’Brien: 51
Richard Ellis: 32
Irish Officer
Total voting poll: 76, 2 spoiled
Sean Howlin: 40
Donal McMullan: 36
Central Council:
Tony O’Halloran returning unopposed
Provincial Council
Total voting poll: 81, 4 spoiled
Quota deemed as 28 votes
Tom Mohan elected in first round with 31 votes. Once votes redistributed, Bernard Collins elected as second officer with 27 votes in 5th round and no votes remaining.
We all wish John Lacey the best of luck in his future endeavours after completing a successful five-year term.