Galway GAA's Frank Burke has confirmed his candidacy for the position of President of the GAA.

A native of Ardrahan, Burke has a distinguished record of service to the GAA at Club, County, Provincial and National levels. 

A press release issued by Galway GAA reads: "Having served as Secretary of CLG Ardrahan, Frank Burke was elected as Secretary of Coiste Iomána na nÓg and Féile na nGael before taking up the position of Secretary and then Chairman of the Galway County Board. At Provincial level, Frank was elected President of Connacht Council (2012-2015) during which time he represented Connacht on the GAA National Management Committee. 

"Frank Burke's achievements at National level include Chairman of the National Referee's Committee, Chairman of the Central Review Committee, a Member of the National Finance Committee, Chairman of the Hurling Development Committee and he currently holds the office of Chairman of the National Coaching and Games Development Committee.

"In addition to all of these positions Frank Burke's leadership and drive was instrumental in the fundraising for, and the successful redevelopment, of Pearse Stadium."

The President of the Association will be formally elected at the GAA Annual Congress on 24th/25th February 2017 in Croke Park.

The last Galway man to hold the highest office in the Association was the late Seosamh Mac Donncha who served as Uachtarán C.L.G from 1997 to 1999.

Earlier this month the Kerry County Board confirmed that Sean Walsh will contest the race which will decide who will take over the reins from Aogan O Fearghail.

 

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