Mawhinney announced his intention so step down from his role with the club this morning. Mawhinney, joined the club a year ago on a voluntary basis, but has now decided to devote his time ‘to other business opportunities’.
Mawhinney will however remain on the board of the club and will serve as its commercial advisor.
Appointed a year ago to take over the struggling club Andrew Mawhinney took Limerick FC to a new level of professionalism.
He acquired permanent offices and a potential training center in Knockalisheen in Meelick, County Clare.
His other notable achievements include the successful Trapattoni fund-raising dinner last autumn, the hiring of former Shamrock Rovers manager Pat Scully and the securing of a major sponsorship package with local and national organisations.
“I have immensely enjoyed my time with Limerick FC,” Andrew Mawhinney told Leader Sport this morning, “and will continue to work with the club on special projects. I am especially looking forward to dealing with organisations like the FAI, the Limerick Regeneration Agency, Limerick City Council and Shannon Development on commercial ventures that include summer exhibition matches and a return to the Markets Field.”
Limerick FC chairman Jack McCarthy stated that “he accepted with deep regret Andrew’s decision to move on. I fully understand his decision and wish him the best. He brought credibility to the club and achieved unparalleled success.
“We are lucky he will stay involved to push forward several important tasks.”
General Manager Kieran Judge and Jack McCarthy will share the CEO duties for the club.
Limerick FC will host a fund-raising greyhound race night in the Market’s Field on Saturday night. The night will comprise of a 10-race programme. Admission price is €8. For more information contact: 061 324 563.
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