LGFA announce appointment of new National Development Manager

THE Ladies Gaelic Football Association is pleased to announce the appointment of Niall Mulrine as National Development Manager.

Niall, a native of Tyrone and vice-chairperson of the Augher St Macartan’s club, will commence his new role on Monday March 9th.

A former club player with Augher, Niall will make the step up from his current position as the LGFA’s Head of Volunteer Development.

Niall, who was named as the Ulster GAA Young Volunteer of the Year in 2015, joined the LGFA in January 2018, working as a National Development Officer before taking over the role of Head of Volunteer Development in August 2023.

During his time with the Association, Niall led out the development of the LGFA administrator pathway, Club Compás, and the club leadership development programme.

A graduate of St Ciaran’s College, Ballygawley, Niall is also instrumental in the organisation and roll-out of the inaugural Club Summit, which will take place at Croke Park on Saturday February 7th.

During his time as Head of Volunteer Development, Niall has overseen Volunteer Training and Support, including officer training, and the ongoing development of Volunteer programmes including Club2Gether.

He is also heavily involved in the LGFA’s annual National Volunteer of the Year awards scheme, now sponsored by dooctor.ie

Niall will succeed Lyn Savage in the National Development Manager position and we wish him every success.

He can be contacted at: niall.mulrine@lgfa.ie