Tyrone set to elect GAA’s first female chairman

History could be made in Tyrone tonight with the election of the GAA’s first female county chairman.

Roisin Jordan is set to take over the top job in the Red Hand county in a groundbreaking move for the association. She has served five years as vice-chair and, with chairman Ciaran McLaughlin compelled to step down after completing a five-year term, the Eglish club woman looks certain to succeed him. Traditionally in Tyrone, the vice-chair has succeeded the outgoing chair.

Jordan is one of three nominations for the top job, with Donal Magee and Eugene McConnell also in contention. Magee, from Killyclogher, and Clogher clubman McConnell are also nominated for the position of vice-chairman.