Miriam O'Callaghan (camogie)

Miriam O'Callaghan (Miriam Ní Cheallacháin) was the 26th president of the Camogie Association.^[1] She defeated Helen McAleevy of Down 39-27 at the 2003 congress in the Arklow Bay Hotel.^[2]

Miriam O’Callaghan, Miriam Ní Cheallacháin
26th President of the Camogie Association
In office 2003–2006
Succeeded by	Liz Howard
Personal details
Profession	Health official

Presidential Events

This was a presidency that coincided with publicity campaigns like the 2003 initiative with 3 players from one of the marketable teams who wore black dresses. The campaign preceded the presidency, which only began in mid-2003.^[3]

Around this time GAA President Seán Kelly moved to integrate the camogie association and the GAA.^[4]

Assisted by Leinster Chairman Liam O'Neill, the association was able to twin U-21 hurling with the senior camogie final, a short-lived deal that was gone by the end of the decade.^[5]

In 2004 she unveiled a plaque at Navan.^[6]

In the year of its centenary, RTÉ covered the All Ireland semi-finals on live TV for the first time.^[7]

The association marked 100 years with a Gala Banquet, and there were various announcements and numerous other events throughout the year.^{[citation needed]}

Other roles

When Camogie President appointed to the BCC (chaired by senior counsel Michael McGrath) whose members include Sean O'Sullivan and auctioneer Joe Brady.^[8] After the presidency appointments to various boards, including a Local Sports Partnership^[9] where she was joined by GAA Ard Stiurthóir Páraic Duffy.^[10]