Gerry McAnaney

Gerry McAnaney (born 1957) is an Irish football administrator who is elected president of Football Association of Ireland, succeeding Donal Conway.[1]

Gerry McAnaney
president of Football Association of Ireland
Assumed office
February 2020
Preceded byDonal Conway
Personal details
Born1957
Dublin
EducationTempleogue College
OccupationAdministrator, soldier
Military service
AllegianceIreland
Branch/serviceIrish Military
Years of service1978-2002

Background

Gerry was born in Dublin but grow up in Rathfarnham, Dublin. He attended Templeogue College and as a goalkeeper, McAnaney represented Ireland at U15 level, in a team that included David O'Leary and Ashley Grimes (footballer, born 1957). He represented Albert Rovers F.C., Tramore Athletic F.C., Cobh Ramblers, Cork City F.C., and College Corinthians A.F.C.

He later joined the military which he served as regional director of Military Police and tours of duty with the United Nations in Lebanon till he held a position of commandant in the Defence Forces.[2][3][4]

Prior of becoming president of FAI, he contest for vice president which he lost to Paul Cooke and Heraghty held the position of Gerry in the FAI board same day of the elections after being in the board for many years.[4][5][3]

Notes
  1. "FAI announces Gerry McAnaney as new president following AGM". Extra.ie. 25 January 2020. Retrieved 16 July 2020.
  2. "The Big Interview with new FAI President Gerry McAnaney: The keeper of the faith". www.irishexaminer.com. 7 February 2020. Retrieved 30 May 2020.
  3. O'Donnell, Jake. "Gerry McAnaney elected FAI president as Conway finally departs". Off The Ball. Retrieved 16 July 2020.
  4. "Gerry McAnaney named new FAI President". www.irishexaminer.com. 25 January 2020. Retrieved 30 May 2020.
  5. Russell, Adrian. "Gerry McAnaney elected new FAI president at EGM". The42. Retrieved 16 July 2020.
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