Gerry O’Shea Elected Munster Rugby President

The Annual General Meeting of the Munster Branch was held last night at Young Munster’s clubhouse in Clifford Park before a large attendance.

The out-going President Bertie Smith in his address thanked everyone for their help and cooperation over the season and proposed Gerry O’Shea, Young Munster RFC, as the new President of the Munster Branch for season 2016/17, which was seconded by former IRFU President and Munster Branch Trustee Dr Charlie Quaid.

Married to Eileen with four children, Gerry is a successful Limerick based businessman and hugely influential in the wider Limerick community where he has been a stalwart of Young Munster for over 40 years.

A native of Loughrea, County Galway, Gerry was a keen hurler and developed an interest in rugby at underage level where he played for De La Salle Brothers in the School’s Cup as well as his local club Loughrea RFC.

Following relocation to Limerick for career purposes, Gerry joined Young Munster RFC in the late 70’s where he played in the back line at junior level.

Gerry’s rugby interest moved off-field when he initially took up the role of Fixtures Secretary, becoming Young Munster President in 2003 while also serving Deputy Delegate to the Munster Branch.

Speaking at his election as the 119th Senior President of the Munster Branch Gerry said “I am honoured to be President of Munster Rugby for the coming season 2016/17 and would like to take this opportunity to thank Young Munster for nominating me for this position. My congratulations to Bertie Smith who held the position with great distinction over the past season.

“I have had a long association with rugby over the years, both as a player and at committee level, and am looking forward to representing the professional game, clubs and schools of the province to the best of my ability during my tenure as President.”

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Munster Branch Officers 2016/17

President: Gerry O’Shea (Young Munster RFC)
Senior Vice President: Charlie Buckley (UCC RFC)
Junior Vice President: Ger Malone (Bruff RFC)
Honorary Secretary: Joe Murphy (Midleton RFC)
Honorary Treasurer: Tom Kinirons (UL Bohemian RFC)

Senior Club Delegates

Bruff RFC: Richard Leonard
Cashel RFC: Peter Silke
Cork Constitution FC: Greg Barrett
Dolphin RFC: Mick Magner
Garryowen FC: Jim Gibson
Highfield RFC: Mick Carroll
Kanturk RFC: P.J. Cremin
Midleton RFC: Denis Kelleher
Nenagh Ormond RFC: Sean McCullough
Old Crescent RFC: Bill Hanley
Shannon RFC: John Sheerin
Sunday's Well: Nicholas Comyn
Thomond RFC: Joe Shaughnessy
UCC RFC: Owen Dinneen
UL Bohemian RFC: Patrick Durkan
Young Munster RFC: Gerry Quaid
Junior Rep East: Bobby O'Brien
Junior Rep North: Johnny King
Junior Rep South: Jim Downey
Junior Rep West: Tim Herlihy
Youths: Nuala Hennigar
Schools: Declan English
Munster Women: Paul Condon
Munster Referees: Eugene Ryan
Hon. Secretary North: David Kennedy
Hon. Secretary South: Muiris Mahon
Hon. Secretary Junior Committee: Olan Allen