Donegal’s Central Council Delegate and Killybegs Clubman Niall Erskine was elected as a Trustee of the GAA at the Annual GAA Congress in Cavan today. Erskine is the second Donegal man to hold the position of trustee. In todays ballot Niall topped the poll and was deemed first elected on the third count. The Killybegs Club man can remain as Donegals Central Council delegate until July but may choose to stand down beforehand.
Number entitled to Vote 271
Valid Poll 271
Spoiled Votes / Non Transferable 0
Quota 91
Mick Hagan Wicklow 22 Votes eliminated after 1st count
Paddy Naughgton 57 2nd count +8 3rd Count +18 =83
John Greene 61 2nd Count +4 3rd Count +26 = 91 2nd Elected
Larry McCarty 58 2nd Count +3 Eliminated
Niall Erskine 73 Votes 2nd Count +7 3rd Count +17 =97 1st Elected
By Sinéad Breen Donegal PRO Sat 28th Feb
