Former Ulster GAA president Galligan dies

Ulster GAA has expressed "deep sorrow and profound shock" at the death of its former president Oliver Galligan.

Galligan served as the 37th president of the Ulster Council between 2019 and 2022, a term which saw the Cavan native help guide the organisation through the Covid-19 pandemic.

In addition to roles as Ulster GAA PRO, treasurer and vice-president, Galligan was a member of the Casement Park Stadium Board, while he also served on the Central Competitions Control Committee and Croke Park Stadium Board.

As a player, Galligan won three Cavan titles with Cavan Gaels and played senior inter-county football with the Breffni County between 1969 and 1973. He also captained Cavan to an Ulster minor title in 1967.

Having served as Cavan Gaels chairman and as a member of Cavan's county board for 15 years, he joined the Ulster Council as an officer in 2010.

"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 (Peter), 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."