Peter Quinn (sports administrator)
Peter Quinn | |
|---|---|
Peadar Ó Coinn | |
| President of the Gaelic Athletic Association | |
| In office 1991–1994 | |
| Preceded by | John Dowling |
| Succeeded by | Jack Boothman |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 1943 (age 82) |
| Occupation | Financial Advisor |
Peter Quinn (born 1943) served as the 30th president of the Gaelic Athletic Association from 1991 until 1994.[1] A native of Gortmullan, Teemore, County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland, Quinn is a financial advisor by profession. He is also a brother of Seán Quinn.
Quinn played for the Teemore club in Fermanagh, winning a Junior Football Championship. However, his only involvement with the Fermanagh seniors was in the Dr Lagan Cup and some challenge matches; he was never even included in a championship panel.[2]
His autobiography is entitled The Outsider.
References
- ^ Breheny, Martin (18 April 2000). "Government must `walk through GAA's open door'". Independent.ie.
- ^ "Performance in office not always preceded by performance on pitch: Some presidents had stellar playing careers, others not so much". Independent.ie. 28 February 2021.