This article is from page 60 of the 2011-12-20 edition of The Clare People. OCR mistakes are to be expected so download the original SWF or the rendered page 60 JPG
OUTGOING Chairman Johnny Hayes reflected on his four years at the helm of Clare Ladies Football by proudly reviewing the accomplishments that the county achieved during his tenure.
“The future looks very bright for our teams. When I Look back over my four years, I enjoyed it very much. I saw Clare win two National League titles, Division 2 and 3, also reached two All-Ireland Intermediate finals losing one and winning one and we won two Munster Intermediate titles. We also won two All-Ireland Under 14 blitzes, Munster and an All-Ireland Under 14 championship, an Under 16B All-Ireland championship and a Munster Minor Championship for the first time in 20 years and went on to reach the All-Ireland.
“In 2008, the first Munster Junior title came to Clare courtesy of West Clare Gaels who went on to contest the national final. In 2009, it was Kilmihil’s turn to bring the Munster and All-Ireland Junior titles back to Clare and create history. In 2010, it was West Clare Gaels again, this time winning the Munster and AllIreland Intermediate titles after their first county senior title. We also had post primary success with Scoil Mhuire from Ennistymon winning the Munster Colleges title.
“When I look back on those achievements, they bring back great memories for me and it was great to be in the Chair when all those titles came back to Clare.
“Finally I want to thank the camogie board for their cooperation, all our sponsors, my fellow club and county officers, the local media and to all the clubs for the cooperation and courtesy extended to me throughout the year. With a good understanding and working relationship, my job was made much easier.”
Johnny Hayes was subsequently elected as Vice-Chairman for 2012.