Horgan and Ryan in Cork battle

IT’S A battle of the former PRO’s as Midleton delegate Pat Horgan throws down the gauntlet to present incumbent, Bob Ryan for the position of vice-chairman of the Cork County Board in next month’s election.

Horgan, who served for over 20 years as Midleton chairman when the club enjoyed its most glorious spell in senior ranks, is a former PRO of the board.

Inniscarra’s Ryan also served in that position as well as a spell as development officer.

The results of the election will be known on Friday, December 11, the eve of the Annual Convention at Páirc Uí Chaoimh.

There are also elections for the position of Irish Cultural Officer, Munster Council delegate and Central Council delegate, but most interest will centre on the high profile battle for the vice chair, a position filled in most recent years without a contest.

Nominations for officerships:

Chairman:Gerry O’Sullivan; Vice Chairman: Bob Ryan, Pat Horgan; Treasurer: Pierse Murphy; Development Officer: Jimmy Murphy; Youth Officer: Marc Sheehan; Pro: Ger Lane; Irish Cultural Officer: Liam O Laochdha, Daithí Pearse; Coaching Officer: Denis Keohane; Central Council Delegate: Des Cullinane, Finbar McCarthy, Mick Dolan; Munster Council Delegate: Gerry O’Sullivan, Pierse Murphy.