Ulster GAA's long-serving secretary and chief executive Danny Murphy is stepping down.
The Down native will retire on February 1 next after 16 years as head of the provincial body. A successor will be appointed in the meantime.
"It has always been an enormous privilege to have been part of the Ulster Council for the past 35 years and by the time I come to my departure I will have concluded 31 years as an officer of the Council," Murphy said.
"I have been and will always remain deeply honoured to have served the GAA in Ulster and to have worked with our nine counties. I have been privileged to work with every President from Peter Harte (RIP) to Michael Hasson and have always held the officerships in the highest esteem.
"A process will be taken forward by Comhairle Uladh in the coming months to appoint my successor, in the meantime I would like to take this opportunity to thank you and your county representatives over the years for all your support and work on behalf of the Association during my time as Rúnaí and I know that you will continue to work for the betterment and development of the Association in Ulster."
Michael Hasson, president of Ulster GAA, paid tribute to a career that "made a truly outstanding contribution to the GAA in Ulster and beyond."
Michael thanked Danny for his "service, dedication, leadership & strategic foresight'' and noted that "Ulster GAA has been extremely fortunate to have Danny work in various roles within the Association for over three decades and I know that he is held in the highest esteem at a national level also. Danny's legacy will be strong; we respect his decision to retire and wish him well."
Murphy is former chairman of the Down county board and was as selector with the Down senior football team in the early 1990's. A former member of the Central Council and vice-president of the GAA, he also served as vice-president and president of the Ulster Council before being appointed provincial secretary.
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