Pictured left to right are Tony Watene, GAA National Inclusion Officer; Cliodhna O'Connor, Athlete Development Coach; Tanya Roberts Brown, Chairperson of the GAA Wheelchair Hurling/Camogie working group; Sinead Crowley, Chairperson of the GAA Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion working group; Maggie Farrelly, Wheelchair Hurling/Camogie referee; Geraldine McTavish, GAA Diversity and Inclusion Manager.
The GAA is pleased to announce the appointment of Sinead Crowley as chairperson of the GAA Equity, Diversity and Inclusion working group and Tanya Roberts Brown as the new Chairperson of the GAA Wheelchair Hurling/ Camogie working group.
Tanya and Sinead bring their extensive experience and expertise in disability, diversity, and Inclusive practices to this position. Sinead has been an active member in her local club in Clonakilty, pioneered the Cúl Eile Inclusive GAA camp, and has been an active member of the GAA For ALL committee.
Tanya has been chairperson of Bord na nÓg and PRO of her local club Na Dunaibh, demonstrating exceptional leadership skills, strategic vision, and a deep understanding of the issues pertinent to our organisation's objectives.
"We are delighted to have both Sinead and Tanya assume the roles" said Geraldine McTavish, GAA Diversity and Inclusion Manager.
"Their leadership will undoubtedly steer the working groups towards accomplishing our strategic objectives and advancing our mission to increase awareness of the GAA wheelchair Hurling/ Camogie sport, football for all sport and the wide brief of the Diversity and Inclusion initiatives.
"Their passion for excellence and commitment to driving positive change will be invaluable assets as we work together to address the challenges and opportunities ahead."
Please join us in congratulating Sinead and Tanya on their appointments as the new Chairperson of the Committees. We look forward to their leadership and continued contributions to the success of our organisation.
Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion working group
Chairperson: Sinead Crowley (Cork)
Ken McCue (Dublin)
Jen Tracey (Scotland)
Tiernach Mahon (Fermanagh)
Wheelchair Hurling/Camogie working group
Chairperson: Tanya Roberts-Brown (Donegal)
Ellie Sheehy (Limerick)
Karen Savage (Armagh)
Tim Hynes (Sligo)
Conor Watson (Down)
For more information about the Wheelchair Hurling and Camogie, please visit https://www.gaa.ie/my-gaa/community-and-health/social-inclusion or contact Tony Watene at 086 1733563 / tony.watene@gaa.ie
For more information about Equity, Diversity and inclusion, please visit https://www.gaa.ie/my-gaa/community-and-health/social-inclusion or contact Geraldine McTavish at 085 8760237 / geraldine.mctavish@gaa.ie