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Jimmy Staunton (Castlebar RFC) is the new president Connacht Rugby. Pic: Connacht Rugby
A proud moment for the Castlebar Rugby Club: Jimmy Staunton was elected as President of Connacht Rugby for the upcoming season 2024/25. Staunton will be the first Castlebar RFC man to hold that office in the club's 139-year history.
"We are delighted. We wish him all the best," said Castlebar RFC President Kevin McGing: "Jimmy is a long standing member. He has played for Castlebar, he managed, served as president, sponsor or fundraiser and is still helping out."
Staunton's appointment is a a great honour for himself and for his family, as children and two brothers are involved with Castlebar RFC.
The evening Staunton was elected, the club went up with a delegation and celebrated the historic occasion together with him.
"Jimmy is a very generous person. Hard working and with a can-do attitude. A great example to everybody else," said current McGing.
Staunton has already represented Connacht Rugby for many years, as the Province explained a statement released today:
He previously has acted "as Chairman of the Professional Game Board (2010-2013) and has served on various committees concerning governance and oversight of the game in the province over the last 15 years.
He is a director and co-founder with his brother John of the Elverys Sports group, employing over 600 people nationwide and proudly headquartered in Castlebar where he has lived all his life."
With Connacht Rugby General Manager Willie Ruane from Ballina at the helm, there is two Mayo men steering the Province into the future now.
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