Agnes Hennessy
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Agnes Hennessy from Coragh Cootehill
County Cavan
was elected the sixth president of the Camogie Association and the second Cavan woman to hold the position when she defeated Áine Ní Riain from Dublin by 22 votes to 13 at the 1945 Congress in Dublin.
in Downpatrick
in 1935 and brought affiliations to a record 14 teams in 1938. She was chair of the Cavan Camogie Board in 1940-8 and of Ulster Council. She was also a prominent referee.
(1924–41), died on Apr 2 1945 shortly after her election. They had two daughters and three sons, Tony, John and Gerry, Statia and Lily. Two of the sons played football on the Cavan Junior Team
and Statia played on the Cavan Senior Camogie team. Her husband was buried in Middle Chapel Cemetery in Cootehill. There is anecdotal evidence suggesting that Agnes emigrated to Australia with at least some of her family in 1950.
Cootehill
Cootehill, known before the Plantation of Ulster as Munnilly , is a prominent market town in County Cavan, Ireland.-History:Cootehill was established as a market town in 1725 when a charter was obtained to hold markets and fairs, and developed strong ties to the Irish linen industry...
County Cavan
County Cavan
County Cavan is a county in Ireland. It is part of the Border Region and is also located in the province of Ulster. It is named after the town of Cavan. Cavan County Council is the local authority for the county...
was elected the sixth president of the Camogie Association and the second Cavan woman to hold the position when she defeated Áine Ní Riain from Dublin by 22 votes to 13 at the 1945 Congress in Dublin.
Career
Representing the Drumgoon club she first ran for chair of Cavan camogie unsuccessfully against Anna McEntee in 1931. She served originally as treasurer and then as vice-chair of Cavan county board during which time she was responsible for the first Cavan team to enter the championship against DownDown GAA
The Down County Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association or Down GAA is one of the 32 county boards of the GAA in Ireland, and is responsible for Gaelic games in County Down...
in Downpatrick
Downpatrick
Downpatrick is a medium-sized town about 33 km south of Belfast in County Down, Northern Ireland. It is the county town of Down with a rich history and strong connection to Saint Patrick. It had a population of 10,316 at the 2001 Census...
in 1935 and brought affiliations to a record 14 teams in 1938. She was chair of the Cavan Camogie Board in 1940-8 and of Ulster Council. She was also a prominent referee.
Presidency
She was elected during a fractious period when Dublin and Cork, presidning over an unsuccessful reunification meeting in January 1946.Personal life
Her husband JJ Hennessy, town clerk of CootehillCootehill
Cootehill, known before the Plantation of Ulster as Munnilly , is a prominent market town in County Cavan, Ireland.-History:Cootehill was established as a market town in 1725 when a charter was obtained to hold markets and fairs, and developed strong ties to the Irish linen industry...
(1924–41), died on Apr 2 1945 shortly after her election. They had two daughters and three sons, Tony, John and Gerry, Statia and Lily. Two of the sons played football on the Cavan Junior Team
Cavan GAA
The Cavan County Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association or Cavan GAA is one of the 32 county boards of the GAA in Ireland, and is responsible for Gaelic games in County Cavan...
and Statia played on the Cavan Senior Camogie team. Her husband was buried in Middle Chapel Cemetery in Cootehill. There is anecdotal evidence suggesting that Agnes emigrated to Australia with at least some of her family in 1950.
External links
- Camogie.ie Official Camogie Association Website
- History of Camogie slideshow. presented by Cumann Camógaíochta Communications Committee at GAA Museum January 25, 2010 part one, part two, part three and part four