Liz Howard RIP

Sport Ireland extends its sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Liz Howard, former President of the Camogie Association. 

Liz served camogie and the wider GAA community with distinction across several decades. Born in Carrick-on-Suir in Tipperary into a family steeped in Gaelic games, she became one of the most influential figures in the history of the Camogie Association. 

Liz was also a valued member of the Sport Ireland Anti-Doping Disciplinary Panel since 2012, bringing her characteristic dedication and integrity to that role. 

A skilled player in her own right, Liz represented Feakle, Roscrea, Knockshegowna, Celtic, and Phoenix across her playing career, winning a national senior league medal with Tipperary and an All-Ireland junior medal with Dublin. 

Her contribution off the field was equally significant. Appointed National PRO of the Camogie Association in 1979, she later served as Tipperary GAA PRO from 1981 to 2003.  

She was a trailblazer as the first woman to appear as an analyst on The Sunday Game on RTÉ, and played a central role in the Camogie Association’s centenary celebrations in 2004.  

Elected President of the Camogie Association in 2006 - the first Tipperary woman to hold the office - her service was recognised with a National Administrator of the Year award at the Volunteers in Irish Sport Awards in 2009. 

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