Camogie and LGFA pay heartfelt tribute to former GAA President Liam O'Neill

Camogie Association President Brian Molloy has paid tribute to former GAA President Liam O'Neill following the death of the Trumera native.

Mr O'Neill, who was 70, devoted a lifetime to Gaelic games and was one of the most respected administrators in the history of the GAA. As well as serving as the 37th Uachtarán CLG from 2012 to 2015, he also held the positions of Laois GAA Secretary and Leinster GAA Chairman during a distinguished administrative career spanning decades.

A proud Laois man, Mr O'Neill also continued to play a significant role in the Camogie Association in recent years as a Trustee and member of Ard Chomhairle, offering his experience and guidance to the organisation.

In a statement, Camogie Association President Brian Molloy extended his condolences to Mr O'Neill's family and reflected on his immense contribution to Gaelic games.

"On behalf of the Camogie Association, I wish to express my deepest sympathies to Liam's wife, Áine, his daughters Caoimhe and Cliodhna, and son Ciarán, his extended family, friends and the entire Gaelic games community following his passing," he said.

Molloy praised the former GAA President's leadership and his continued service to camogie after his presidential term had ended.

"Liam O'Neill devoted a lifetime to the service of Gaelic games. As Uachtarán of the GAA, he provided outstanding leadership to our games, and in more recent years he continued to give generously of his time and wisdom as a Trustee and member of Ard Chomhairle of the Camogie Association. His counsel and unwavering commitment to our game were deeply valued.

"Liam was a true Gael who believed passionately in the power of our games to strengthen communities and enrich lives.

"Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam."

Echoing the sentiments expressed by Camogie Association President Brian Molloy, Ladies Gaelic Football Association President Trina Murray also offered her condolences following the passing of the Trumera native.

"It is with great sadness that the Ladies Gaelic Football Association learned of the passing of Liam O'Neill. On behalf of everyone in our Association, I want to extend our heartfelt condolences to his wife Áine, his daughters Caoimhe and Cliodhna, his son Ciarán, and to his wider family and friends circle at this most difficult time," she said.