Patrick Breen, Wexford, was the eighth president of the Gaelic Athletic Association (1924–1926).[1]

As a football player, Breen won two All-Ireland senior medals, one with Dublin in 1902, one with Wexford in 1914.[1][2]

Breen held a variety of administrative positions at all levels. At county level, he served as secretary and chairman; he was a member of Leinster council for 25 years, serving as its chairman from 1922 to 1923.[3]

In 1922, Breen came to prominence at Congress when he spoke out against the Ban (Rule 27, which forbade the playing or promotion of foreign games).[2]

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References

  1. 1 2 "Gaa Presidents | GAA History | About the GAA | GAA". Archived from the original on 3 May 2012. Retrieved 13 April 2012.
  2. 1 2 "'The propinquity between G.A.A. and politics has always been strong and it is no different in our own county, especially given the present climate.' G.A.A. and politics - the unbreakable bond". Independent. Ireland. 24 April 2002. Retrieved 13 February 2020.
  3. ↑ Chairmen Pics
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