Derry GAA held their annual convention on Monday evening with county chairman Stephen Barker paying tribute to the work done by clubs and the association during the Covid-19 pandemic.
The convention was held online with the socially distanced County Board members in Owenbeg joined, via Microsoft teams by club delegates from across Derry. 2020 has been a difficult year for everyone, not just sport, and everyone in society is indebted to the crucial work of the NHS and carers who have been heroes throughout this pandemic., Mr Barker said. The GAA too has played it part, both nationally and locally with clubs provided a vital source of contact for rural communities and those isolated because of lockdown.
Glack motion passed to change GAA ruling to help the loss of players to bigger clubs
Derry GAA to take forward a request to change GAA Official Guide rule 6.4(d)
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A motion by Derry club Glack for a rule change to help the exodus of players from smaller clubs will be brought forward after it received a majority vote at Monday s AGM.
The meeting, facilitated by club joining via video conference, lasted just over 63 minutes and saw Chairman Stephen Barker - and virtually the entire county board - elected for a second term.
Only Glen s Una Ferguson was forced to step down after five years as cultural officer, with Glenullin s Niall Comer elected to take over.
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