Charlie Lambert steps down from key Mayo GAA role

Charlie Lambert has stepped down as chairperson of Mayo GAA's Bord na nÓg.

The announcement was made by Seamus Tuohy, chairman of the Mayo GAA County Board.

Mr. Tuohy said: “I thank Charlie for his service over the last three years.

"Both himself and Brian O’Malley (secretary Bord na nÓg) have done huge work over the last few years and worked very well together.”

Charlie gave outstanding service to the organisation.

Some of the Westport clubman’s notable initiatives included improving underage structures and advocating the ‘Silent Sideline’ initiative, which helped create a more positive environment for young players and referees up to Under-14 level.

It was also confirmed as last night's meeting of the Mayo GAA County Board that Cian O’Toole has stepped away from his role as Hurling Games Development Coordinator (GDC) to take up a new role in Galway.

Mr Tuohy said: “Cian was with us for the last two years and he was excellent as GDC. He did a lot of great work with primary schools, and he is certainly a loss to Mayo GAA.

"We will be now looking for a new person to fill that position and the job will be advertised on www.jobs.ie

"It is an important appointment within the county, and we hope to have that role filled as soon as possible.”