Kerry set to appoint new fundraising chief

Kerry GAA is set to appoint Maurice O’Meara as a full-time commercial fundraiser in the coming weeks, as the Kingdom step up efforts to generate new revenue streams.

O’Meara will vacate his position as general manager at Dooks Golf Club to take up his new position with the Kerry County Board. O’Meara has extensive experience at the top end of the Irish golf market. Prior to Dooks, he was secretary/manager of the Island Golf Club and also spent a successful term at Killarney Golf Club.

During his time at Killarney, he played a key role in the club’s hosting of the Irish Open in 2010 and 2011.