The Executive Committee
Name: Frank Gleeson
Position on Executive: Chairman
Role on Executive: As Chairman, my role is to provide leadership and management to the club's strategic and operational plans and objectives. I represent the club at major functions and events, including meetings and forums within the GAA. Chair the executive management committee with regular meetings and reports to the membership. Provide strategic direction for the club's medium and long term success. Ensure that the executive committee has the required resources and operates effectively in the management of the club.
Background Information: I joined Parnell's in 1998 from Kilmore Gaa club, he played adult football for a number of years before hanging up his boots to join the Juvenile coaching staff. He was Juvenile chairman for a number of years before taking up his new role of club Chairman in 2008. He is member of the institute of Directors of Ireland and works in the retail trade with Topaz energy.
Contact Information
Mobile: 086 2590496
Email: frank.gleeson@topaz.ie
Name: Breandán Ó Connalláin
Position on Executive: Club Secretary
Role on Executive: As secretary of the club I am responsible for many duties included are
- Meetings: Work before, during and arising out of meetings, including the Annual General Meeting.
- Records: Keeping records and files of Club activities, including membership
- Correspondence: Club notes, Match notices, letters, filling in forms etc
Background Information: A member of the club since the tender age of 8, I have served as player,mentor ,bar manager and since 2001 executive member as rúnaí. grandson of Billy Conlon , one of the original founders of the club in 1893 ,father Eddie is a long term member.
Contact Information
Mobile: 0872685635
Email: secretary.parnells.dublin@gaa.ie
Name: Tony Fitzpatrick
Position on Executive: Treasurer
Role on Executive: I have responsibility for the safe-keeping of the funds of the Club, this involves receiving money on behalf of the Club, lodge all monies to the Club accounts etc. I am also a leading member of the team driving the new development project.
Background Information: Originally from Newry Co Down I was a former Chairman and Vice Chairman of the Club. I am also the current Manager of our Ladies Senior Team having previously managed the mens Intermediate team.
Contact Information
Mobile:0876244258
Email: tonyfitz31@hotmail.com
Name: Mark Fitzpatrick
Position on Executive: Players Representitive
Role on Board: My role on the board is to act as an intermedery between the players in the club and the executive commitee. If any players are having difficulty or any problems in any regard to their team they can ask either myself or Dave Feeney (Adult Sports Chairman) to bring their query up at the executive meeting.
Background Information: I joined and became a memeber of the club in 1998. I have been playing senior football with the club since 2001. In that time we have gained several promotions most recently to division 1 again. In 2004 i was part of the Dublin Intermediate winning championship team. I have represented the club for Dublin at minor, junior and U21 level. I was a vice-captain of the 2003 U21 All Ireland winning Dublin team. I have been a coach/mentor of the ladies team for the last 7 years. I am also currently involved in coaching in the local primary and secondary schools as well as the nursery on a saturday morning in the St. David's.
Contact information:
Mobile: 0872044649
Email: mark.fitzpatrick7@mail.dcu.ie
Name: Paul Rigney
Position on Executive: Public Relations Official (PRO)
Role on the Board: My role on the board is to promote and develop the club as a brand. I work closely with Declan Power the Juvenile Development Manager on issuing a bi-monthly newsletter for the club. Another responsibility I have is to organise the maintenance contracts for the pitches used by the club.
Background Information: I joined the club in 1998 and was delighted to join the club executive 10 years later in 2008. I have previously played for the seniors but I was honoured to captain the Junior footballers to our championship success in '09. I have also coached Juvenile football, hurling teams and the Ladies football team. I was also a member of the Social Committee a number of years ago.
Contact information
Phone: 0863037556
Email: paul.rigney2@mail.dcu.ie