Well it did only take the GAA 130 years.
A very significant piece of GAA history was made overnight in Tyrone as Roisin Jordan was elected unopposed as the chairman of the county executive.
The Eglish woman had previously served a five year term as vice-chair and takes over the top job after two other nominees pulled out of the race.
Speaking last night at the annual convention that she realised that she was part of a very special night for the GAA:
‘This is one momentous night in the history of Tyrone and also in the history of our Gaelic Athletic Association. Once again Tyrone has led the way in being the first county to elect a female to the position of county chairman. I am humbled and honoured that the clubs of Tyrone have seen fit to elect me here tonight.’
The married mother of four isn’t a stranger to the GAA’s internal workings, having previously been secretary of her club and serving as a vice-chair at county level.
Twitter was quick to congratulate the Tyrone woman on her new role:
Congratulations to Roisin Jordan of @EglishGAC on becoming Tyrone County Chairperson
— Tyrone GAA (@TyroneGAALive) December 9, 2014
History-maker Roisin Jordan sounds soft-spoken & gentle on @morningireland
A few months as Tyrone chair will change that…#gaa@sportsdes— Seán Perry (@perry_sean) December 10, 2014
Great to see @TyroneGAALive's Roisin Jordan tonight becoming the first female Chairperson of a #GAA County Board.#Comhghairdeas
— Martin McGuinness (@M_McGuinness_SF) December 9, 2014
Congratulations to @TyroneGAALive becoming the first Irish county to elect a female chairperson in 130 history of the GAA- Roisin Jordan
— Thomas Niblock (@thomasniblock) December 9, 2014
Great to see that @TyroneGAALive has elected Roisin Jordan as chairperson #GAA
— Tracey Kennedy (@Tracey_Cork) December 9, 2014
H/t to the Irish Examiner
Cover Pic: Tyrone GAA
