It is with deep sorrow and profound shock that Ulster GAA mourns the loss of our esteemed colleague and friend, former Uachtarán Comhairle Uladh, Oliver Galligan.
Oliver served as 37th President of the Ulster Council GAA from 2019-2022, and was currently a valued member of the Casement Park Stadium Board. He was also a member of the Croke Park Stadium Board and the Central Competitions Control Committee.
A life-long member of the Cavan Gaels club in county Cavan, Oliver enjoyed a long and successful career at club level playing at senior level for 17 years and winning three county titles. He represented Cavan at all levels, playing senior inter-county with Cavan from 1969 to 1973.
A former chairman of his club and a member of Cavan County Board for 15 years, Oliver was the county’s Development Officer and then Ulster Council representative before being first elected as an Officer to the Ulster Council in 2010. He went on to serve with great distinction and dedication as PRO, Treasurer, Vice-President and finally President. He also held numerous roles over the years on national committees and workgroups, as well as being a member of the Project Steering Group for the Casement Park Project.
Ulster GAA expresses profound sorrow at Oliver’s passing and we extend our deepest sympathies to his wife Frances, his sons John and Oliver (Jnr), his daughter Elaine, and the wider Galligan family circle during this time of great loss. We remember also his colleagues at Cavan Gaels and in Cavan GAA. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Funeral arrangements in the link below, may he Rest in Peace.
rip.ie/death-notice/oliver-galligan-cavan-cavan-town-602740
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By Michael Devlin Mon 18th Aug
