Gerry McAnaney

Gerry McAnaney is an Irish football administrator who was elected president of Football Association of Ireland, succeeding Donal Conway.

Background

Gerry was born in Dublin and grew up in Rathfarnham, Dublin. He attended Templeogue College and as a goalkeeper, McAnaney represented Ireland at U15 level, in a team that included David O'Leary and Ashley Grimes (footballer, born 1957). He represented Albert Rovers F.C., Tramore [Athletic F.C.], Cobh Ramblers, Cork City F.C., and College Corinthians A.F.C.
He later joined the military which he served as regional director of Military Police and tours of duty with the United Nations in Lebanon till he held a position of commandant in the Defence Forces.
Prior to becoming president of the FAI, he contested for the vice president position which he lost to Paul Cooke. Heraghty held the position of Gerry in the FAI board same day of the elections after being in the board for many years.