Former GAA president Liam O'Neill passes away at 70
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 4, 2026, 2:50 PM
Last updated Aug 4, 2026
Liam O'Neill, the former president of the Gaelic Athletic Association, has died at the age of 70. A native of Laois, O'Neill served as the GAA president from 2012 until 2015, during which he introduced significant changes, including the black card rule. His tenure was marked by a commitment to technology in governance and the launch of the first pay-per-view GAA games. Current GAA president Jarlath Burns expressed sadness over O'Neill's passing, highlighting his contributions to the sport and community.
- •Liam O'Neill served as GAA president from 2012 to 2015.
- •He was instrumental in introducing the black card rule.
- •O'Neill promoted the use of technology in GAA governance.
- •Current GAA president Jarlath Burns acknowledged O'Neill's contributions.
- •Laois GAA expressed profound sadness at his passing.
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