The Board of Connacht Rugby
The Board governs the affairs of Connacht Rugby. The Board is the ultimate decision-maker covering the governance matters delegated to it by the Council. This includes the affairs of both the community and professional game and all other operations. Its primary governance role is to set and oversee the achievement of Connacht Rugby’s strategic objectives within a framework of its ethical culture. The Board will conform to the governance standards set by the GNC on behalf of Council and the IRFU.
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Michael Turley – Interim Chairperson and Chairperson of the Operations CommitteeMichael is a member of the Board of Connacht Rugby and is Chairperson of the Operations Committee. He is also Chairperson of the Stadium Committee and the Strategic Facilities Group. Throughout his professional career he has held a range of senior management positions at Chairman, CEO and Board level. |
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Niall Dolan – Board Member and Chairperson of the Finance, Audit and Risk CommitteeNiall is a member of the Board of Connacht Rugby and also serves as Chairperson of the Finance, Audit and Risk Committee. He is a native of Ballinasloe and during his playing career he played rugby for Ballinasloe, St Marys and Buccaneers RFC. He also represented Connacht at Schools and U20 level. |
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Barry Gavin – Board Member and Chairperson of the Professional Rugby CommitteeBarry is a member of the Board of Connacht Rugby and is Chairperson of the Professional Rugby Committee. Prior to his appointment he was a member of the Rugby Advisory Board for a three-year period. |
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Robert Lahiff – Board Member and Chairperson of the Club & Community Rugby CommitteeRobert is a member of the Board of Connacht Rugby and is the Chairperson of the Club & Community Rugby Committee. He has held a number of appointments with Connacht Rugby in the past including Honorary Secretary of the Connacht Branch and Chairperson of the Rugby Committee. He is a Senior Account Manager for Coca Cola Hellenic Ireland, where he has worked since 1998. |
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Josephine Feehily – Board MemberJosephine Feehily is an independent member of the Board of Connacht Rugby. She has over 20 years’ experience at the most senior levels in the Irish public service and, since her retirement from full-time executive work, in leading significant change initiatives on behalf of the Irish Government. |
John Goode – Board Member and Chairperson of the Commercial CommitteeJohn is a member of the Board of Connacht Rugby and is Chairperson of the Commercial Committee which has responsibility for overseeing all Commercial and Marketing activity in Connacht Rugby. Prior to his appointment he was a member of the Finance Audit and Risk Committee for a one year period. |