The AGM of the Charlestown Sarsfields GAA Club was held in the upstairs meeting room of the Charlestown Service Station Airport Road, Charlestown and there was a good crowd in attendance as the club reflected and took stock of another busy year on and off the park. The following officers were elected for the coming year :

President : Michael Byrnes
Patron : Kitty Walsh
Chairperson : Ryan O`Connor
Vice-Chairperson : Michael Doherty
Secretary : Kevin Deignan
Asst -Secretary – Phil Craig
Treasurer : To be confirmed
Asst-Treasurer : To be confirmed
PRO -Stephen Healy
Asst. PRO : Ronan Kenny
Coaching Officer : Kiefer Craig
Club Registar: Kevin Deignan
Oifigeach Na Gaeilge : Stephen Healy
Alcohol & Substance Health & Wellbeing Officer : Stephen Healy
County Board Delegate : Noel Gallagher
East Mayo Board Delegates : Patrick Breheny and Joe Lenehan
Children’s Officer : To be confirmed
Development Officer : Enda Casey
Culture Officer : Liam Breheny

All three members of the executive presented very detailed and comprehensive reports to the meeting outlining in detail the many successes, initiatives and projects the club enjoyed, engaged in and achieved throughout a very busy and full- on 2025. Chairman Ryan O`Comnor report covered all facets of the club`s business as he paid tribute to the many people who work so hard in ensuring our facilities are kept in in tip-top shape and among the best in the county/ We have grounds we can be immensely proud of but it takes a lot of dedication and commitment to keep and maintain them at the high standards they undoubtedly are and for this he thanked the likes of Ciaran McBrien, the FAS lads, Lewis O`Connor and many others who invest such time and energy in the upkeep and maintenance of the three pitches we are lucky to have with the addition of the Colm Horkan pitch of tremendous importance as it provides a wonderful facility for our players to enjoy and play on and has received much in the way of favourable commentary from visiting clubs , players and fans alike. Ryan thanked the many people who were involved in the coaching and training of the many teams who represented the club with such pride on the fields of play as the Sarsfields once again punched above their weight and brought home silverware at several grades in both the boys and girls grades . He congratulated Bord na n-Óg on another magnificent year as they continue to set the standards in terms of coaching and leave no stone unturned in the way they prepare and coach their players with the results on the fields of play a glowing fulfilment of their work on the training paddock. Ryan congratulated the lotto committee and the people who do the hard sell week in week out to keep our ;lotto viable as it remains our main source of fundraising and provides the club with that all important weekly source of income. To this end he heaped praise on assistant treasurer Emmet Gavaghan who took responsibility for the distribution of tickets and results sheets every week and did a terrific job to boot with the tickets and results sheets in the shops and outlets within hours of the draw being held. Ryan paid tribute to outgoing senior team manager David Tiernan and his team for securing the club`s championship fashion in dramatic fashion with our relegation semi-final victory over Mayo Gaels putting everybody associated with the team, club and supporters through the full wringer of emotions before Paul Towey secured the victory with pretty much the last kick of the game. Ryan stated that David took on the role with typical passion and determination and brought great energy and drive to the job and left no stone unturned in his quest to drive the club forward. Holding on to our championship status was a real achievement and he thanked Michael Horkan , Francis Mannion, Patrick Walsh, Phil Craig, Shane Moran and Lewis O`Connor who provided David with the best of support and assistance in what was a difficult and demanding year with lots of challenges being thrown at them in terms of player availability and injuries. The club, Ryan stated, hope to be in a position to appoint a new manager in the coming weeks with lots of work going on behind the scenes in relation to the same.

Secretary Kevin Deignan compiled his 17th Secretary`s report as he continues to set new standards in the level of diligence and professionalism he brings to the position. He outlined the ongoing work around the Colm Horkan Memorial Pitch with the installation of new floodlights around the pitch very near completion which will add another dimension to what`s magnificent facility. To this end he thanked the likes of Sean Higgins and Joseph McBrien who have been two of the main players in bringing this project across the line and their efforts were very much appreciated as were the efforts of many others who were involved in some shape or form. The club, Kevin stated, have a facility to be immensely proud of which adds another string to our bow and makes us the envy of many clubs throughout the county and beyond. He also stated how privileged the club were to host the county senior semi-final involving Westport and Crossmolina where we were given opportunity to showcase our facilities at their very best and this we did with aplomb with the pitch and surface lending itself to a wonderful game of football played before a huge crowd who generated a special atmosphere with the place buzzing with excitement as the O`Hara Park once again came up trumps with club members pitching in and making sure all bases were covered to ensure everything ran smoothly . . The club received a lot of favourable commentary on the back of hosting a game of such magnitude with our facilities coming in for plenty of praise and plaudits which was nice to hear as we once again showed our capabilities of staging games of such importance. Kevin also thanked the club’s social media team spearheaded by James Breheny, Ronan Kenny and Donal Healy who keep club members up to date with all the latest news in terms of match results, reports and all matters pertaining to the club. Kevin concluded by thanking his fellow officers and club members for their unstinting support and looked forward to more success on and off the field in 2026
Treasurer Tom McLoughlin presented his final balance sheet and it was as thorough and concise as always as Tom always brought great honesty and prudence to the role. He was in the happy position of being able to report a nice surplus which was very well received as he kept a steady hand on the till and was scrupulous and candid in his handling of the club`s finances which endeared him to all in the club. Tom executed his duties with dignity and always had a smile on his face and gave the role everything he had . The club handled a lot of money during Tom`s tenure with the completion of the Colm Horkan Memorial Pitch and Walkway taking place during his time at the wheel so to speak which added another layer of work to an already busy role. Tom made light of it and took it all in his inimitable stride and he can be proud of his body of work with tributes coming thick and fast for his service to the club from all present at the meeting. He stated it was a privilege to serve the club and thanked his assistant Emmet Gavaghan who he formed a good relationship with and they worked very well together as a team. Tom and Emmet must have made a pact as Emmet also indicated his intention to step away which leaves the club in a real bind as it will be hard to replace two men of such ilk and calibre. Tom stated that the lotto continues to be the fewel on the crown and thanked all who work so hard to keep it relevant and buoyant and expressed his gratitude to John Casey and his dedicated team who do the hard sell on big match days in O`Hara Park and raise a lot of money though this avenue . He wished the club well in the future and stated his intention to help out in any way he can as he formed some firm friendships and enjoyed many great highlights and memories in the position.
Chairman Ryan O`Connor concluded the meeting by wishing everybody a very Happy and Peaceful Xmas and a prosperous and productive 2026.