CUSHENDALL’S DELARGY APPOINTED GOLF IRELAND PRESIDENT
Golf Ireland outgoing President Michael Evans and new President Fiona Delargy at the Golf Ireland AGM in the Hodson Bay Hotel, Athlone. (Photo: Bryan Keane/Inpho)
Cushendall Golf Club member Fiona Delargy was appointed as the new Golf Ireland President at the 2026 National AGM held at the Hodson Bay Hotel in Athlone.
Delargy succeeds outgoing President, Michael Evans (Athlone) and previously served as president-elect over the previous year. Speaking after her appointment, Delargy said:
“I'm very proud and honoured to be in this privileged position. I'm excited and extremely grateful to be awarded this prestigious opportunity. I am proud to be the first Ulster female president of Golf Ireland so that is also a particular honour.
“We have got a great year ahead of us and a very busy season. I'm looking forward to seeing everybody and seeing it all in action.
“Golf Ireland has catered for everybody, from GolfSixes through to our veterans and our golfers with a disability. We are reaching out to absolutely everybody. The Golf Ireland ethos is that golf is for everybody, and it has created something for everyone that we didn't have in the past.
“The four new women's regional championships are also a fantastic addition to the calendar and should hopefully draw us in line with the men's events, again, equality and provision for everyone and it will be good to see those championships grow.”
In addition, Joe McNamara (The Heath) was confirmed for the president-elect position, and he assume the Presidency at the 2027 AGM.
The meeting also saw the approval of two new Directors who will serve four-year terms on the Board. Moira Lynott was elected as Regional Director, while Richard Hills took a Nominated Director role.
Fiona Delargy bio:
Fiona was the first Ulster Regional Secretary of Golf Ireland, where she played a key role in forming the Regional Executive Committee and establishing a unified governing body for golf.
She previously served as ILGU Ulster District Secretary and was active on the Ulster District Executive and Junior Development Committees. With over 45 years of involvement as both a player and volunteer, Fiona held several roles at Cushendall, including Captain, Ladies’ Secretary, Junior Convenor, and Children’s Safeguarding Officer.
Fiona also brings experience from her time as Vice-President and Board Member of Netball Northern Ireland and Chair of NI Schools’ Netball. Fiona will become President of Golf Ireland at the AGM in March 2026.