Mary's dedicated volunteerism is recognised
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FORMER Timahoe and Laois footballer, Mary Casey, has been honoured with a major award by the LGFA. Mary will be feted and presented with the Hall of Fame award as part of the 2025 LGFA Volunteer of the Year awards at a ceremony in Croke Park next Friday evening.
The LGFA National Volunteer of the Year awards scheme, sponsored by Dooctor.ie, is in its ninth year and has a special place in the hearts of all ladies football fans in Co. Laois.
The Overall Volunteer of the Year award honours one of Laois’s most favourite player, Lulu Carroll. Lulu, who passed away in 2007, was a committed servant to Ladies Football at club and county levels, and one of the game’s most popular and well-known figures and this year that award was won by Elaine Kelly from St Ergnats Moneyglass, Co. Antrim.
And it is notable that Mary and Lulu played for Timahoe and another Timahoe player, Sue Ramsbottom was also honoured in 2024.
All three ladies were also part of one of the county’s most memorable days in any code when the ladies defeated Mayo in the 2001 All-Ireland final.
Lulu, a former All-Star recipient, also won eight Leinster titles with Laois, along with six county senior titles and a provincial crown at club level with Timahoe.
Mary is one of the founding members of the Timahoe ladies club. From the very beginning, Mary has been at the heart of the club - starting as a player while also serving on the committee.
Her commitment and humility have been unwavering, and her dedication to Timahoe Ladies comes as naturally as breathing.
Mary’s playing career spans both club and county levels – and she proudly represented Laois on their 2001 TG4 All-Ireland Senior Championship winning team.
Mary currently serves her club as assistant chairperson and she’s heavily involved in coaching at underage levels.
Hailing the winners of the 2025 LGFA National Volunteer of the Year awards Ladies Gaelic Football Association President, Trina Murray, said: “I am immensely proud to honour the recipients of our 2025 National Volunteer of the Year Awards, in association with Dooctor.ie.
“These winners embody the very heart of our Association - selfless service, community spirit and an unwavering commitment to players of every age and ability.
“Week after week, they give their time, expertise and kindness to ensure our games are safe, inclusive and inspiring, often behind the scenes and without expectation of recognition. Their impact is felt in clubhouses, schoolyards and county grounds across the country.
“Together, we celebrate not just achievements, but the people who make Ladies Gaelic Football thrive. To our winners and nominees alike, thank you for everything you do.”
