Club Executive and Members

I have been a member of Clonard GAA Club since 1987. Although I did not play for the club, I have been involved with teams and on the committee since this time.  I was elected Chairperson of the club in 1999 for a three year term.  During this time, I was mentored by the late Chrissy Cleary, a stalwart in the club and local community alike.  We travelled to matches together to compare notes and put in place plans for school coaching and a ladies football club for Clonard. The ladies club went on to win two adult county championships and numerous underage titles.

My vision for the club at that time was to broaden the club membership to encompass all age ranges in both hurling and football for men, women, boys and girls. This continues to be my vision for Clonard.

As the newly elected Chairperson, I hope to work with the Committee to further integrate the club into the local community and schools. I look forward to the challenges, and hope for success in the year ahead.

My Name Joe Sheehan and I have been involved with Clonard Gaa club since 1988. During this time I have trained many Under Age and Adult teams in the club and have also held out a number of officer positions including Club Vice Chairman, Secretary of both the Adult and Under Age sections, PRO and Chairman of Coiste na nÓg Clonard.

My children have represented Clonard GAA at Under Age and Adult level and my son like many other Clonard players have gone on to play for Wexford at Inter County level.

I have also  been Chairman of Coiste na nÓg Loch Garman and am presently Secretary of Wexford GAA Discipline Committee and Wexford District GAA additionally I am Chairman of Wexford GAA Control  and Audit Value Committee.

I would encourage all parents to get their children actively involved in Clonard GAA as it gives them an opportunity to participate in an outdoor sport, under the supervision of qualified coaches, where they can meet new friends and it also enables them to develop their own personality as being part of a team based sport .

I ask parents to support the club and  become involved in the club as I consider the GAA to be the one the greatest volunteer based organisations and it contributes immensely to the fabric of Ireland through the network of clubs and facilities that it has developed throughout the country.

I have been involved with Clonard since 2003 when my son Mark started to play with the club, l also have two daughters Leann and Ciara who have both played with Clonard Ladies Club, and then got involved with coaching at underage. This is my fourth year as Chairperson of Coiste na nOg. I also try to help out where ever needed in the Club.  I was deeply honoured to have received Clonard Club person of the year award for 2009 and to have received Coiste no nOg Loch Garman Club person of the year award in 2014. I absolutely love being involved with Clonard, the enjoyment you get from seeing kids happily running around enjoying the training sessions, matches and trips away makes all the effort worthwhile.

Angela McCormack is Administrative Secretary of Clonard GAA Club. Angela taught for 31 years in Kennedy Park School and took care of Rackard League teams for many years. During that time, she encouraged many of her pupils to join Clonard GAA Club. When she retired, she took on the role of Coiste na nOg Secretary in the club and then became Adult Secretary. Angela is, also, County Coiste na nOg Secretary and is a member of gate personnel in Innovate Wexford Park. Her son Shane plays Junior Football with the club and her 8 year old grandson, Jack, is also a member of the club.

Eleanor Browne first became involved with Clonard GAA Club as an underage parent/spectator. She then joined the committee and has served as Coiste na nÓg Vice Chairperson, Registrar, Coiste na nÓg Secretary and now Treasurer.  Over the years she has assisted with various underage teams from washing jerseys to writing team sheets and organising training sessions.  Eleanor would encourage all parents to get involved in some way in their child’s club, whether it’s attending matches, helping out with training sessions or helping with administration.