Martin Skelly

Martin Skelly has had a strong involvement with the GAA all his life. Born in Longford, he moved to Dublin as a baby after the death of his mother and ended up playing for Ballyboden. He was often taken to games at Croke Park and this left an impression on him. He returned to his native Newtowncashel as a teenager and played for the local club, Cashel. During this time he won various titles - championships, vocational schools' competitions, Under-21 trophies. He spent some time in Tipperary and played illegally for Lattin-Cullen, and did likewise in Waterford where he played for Ballyduff. Martin had been helping out his club on the administrative side and in the 1990s he got involved at county board level and eventually at Leinster Council level. he was involved in developing Pearse Park and in establishing Longford supporters' clubs overseas, and in setting up a race event at Punchestown in order to raise funds. Martin is passionate about the GAA and is fiercely committed to the Association. There is nothing he likes more than seeing that same level of commitment in those around him.