Cork GAA are pleased to announce the appointment of Niall Twomey as our new Head of Games Development.

A former County Senior Football winner with Bantry Blues on two occasions, Niall has volunteered across several areas in Cork GAA over the past decade, as Cork Minor Football selector, U21 Football trainer, Senior Football Development Squad manager, Club Coaching Officer and Underage Chairperson with his adopted Ballinascarthy and as a facilitator for our urban club review pilot recently.

He previously served in the Irish Defence Forces, which included overseas missions in DR Congo, Lebanon, Kosovo and East Timor. Since 2012 he has worked as the Civil Defence Officer for Cork West, responsible for the management, training and deployment of personnel to respond effectively to emergency situations at local and regional level.

Niall will commence the role on July 24th.

Welcoming the appointment, Cork GAA Chairperson Marc Sheehan said, “We are delighted to have someone of Niall’s calibre to lead our Games Development department at a time of such growth. We have no doubt that he has the leadership and organisational skills to manage what will be a key pillar in the development of our games and we look forward to supporting his role.”

Cork GAA Secretary & CEO, Kevin O’Donovan said, “The appointment of additional coaching officers on the ground has been a long-held ambition and we are excited to see our plans finally come to fruition with thanks to Central Council, Munster Council and our own County Committee for the increased funding allocation. Niall’s appointment, followed by the increased staffing levels, will be organised in parallel with a full review of all areas of Games Development within the county across Clubs, Schools and County Development Squads.”