Following the conclusion of the Pitch and Putt Ireland Convention 2026 in the Templemore Arms Hotel on Saturday 28th February, the National Executive Committee will consist of:

President - Davy Reddin (Custume)

2nd year of 3 year term

Vice-President - Anthony Malone (Lucan)

Elected unopposed

Hon. Secretary - Alan Hanlon (Collinstown)

Elected unopposed after Darren O'Connell, Liz Quinn and Frank Dineen withdrew nominations

Hon. Treasurer - Frank Dineen (St.Annes)

Elected on a vote of 64 to 30 (2 spoiled votes) with outgoing Hon. Secretary Breda Brophy (Ryston)

National Competition Co-Ordinator - Darren O'Connell (Tullamore)

Elected on a vote of 64 to 30 (2 spoiled votes) with outgoing National Competition Co-Ordinator Padraig O'Shea (Douglas)

Communication and Press Officer - John-Ross Crangle (Loughlinstown)

Elected unopposed after Phillip Warner (McDonagh) withdrew nomination

Ladies Officer - Liz Quinn (Collinstown)

Elected unopposed

Youth Officer - John Cahill (Fermoy)

Elected unopposed after outgoing Youth Officer Liam Leahy (Lakeside) withdrew his nomination

Leinster/Ulster Competition Co-Ordinator - Suzanne Jordan (Seapoint)

Elected unopposed

Munster/Connaught Competition Co-Ordinator - Margaret O'Riordan (Rocklodge)

Elected unopposed

Technical Officer - Paudie O’Sullivan (Fermoy )

Elected unopposed after Phillip Warner and Frank Dineen withdrew nominations

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The President, Davy Reddin acknowledged all our outgoing officers Breda Brophy, Padraig O'Shea and Liam Leahy, with praise for their countless hours of work and commitment to the running of pitch and putt in Ireland over the past number of years, a sentiment that was echoed throughout the room yesterday.

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Motions:

Passed: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 11, 12, 22, 23.

Defeated: 10, 13.

Withdrawn: 8, 8a, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 24, 25.

A number of recommendations were made and were discussed, with the NEC looking at these in the near future.

The European Championship winning Gents & Ladies teams were honoured, as were our Ladies No.1 Chrissie Sheedy, aswell as Kieran Earls as our Gents No.1 who unfortunately could not make the event.

A special presentation was made to Darren O'Leary (St.Annes) and Michael O'Connell (Tullamore) for their actions at the All-Ireland Strokeplay in St.Annes in the Summer of 2025, when they produced heroics and life saving actions for a Pitch and Putt Ireland member.

Finally, to our 2026 Hall of Fame Winner

Padraig O'Shea of the Douglas club in Co.Cork.

A well kept secret, as he said himself, he had no idea! A huge congratulations and thank you for a lifetime of commitment to the sport and we will be posting a full tribute, along with a comprehensive report of the day in the coming days.

We wish to thank all members of Pitch and Putt Ireland for travelling and attending yesterday's meeting, our Patrons, former Presidents and current FIPPA President for their attendance aswell as our CEO and office staff for their help on the day.

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