Peter Joe Fitzmaurice of, Kilmore GAA club has been awarded the GAA President’s Awards, Connacht award.
Peter Joe was born in September 1930. Kilmore GAA club was reformed in 1972 and Peter Joe became vice-chairperson in its inaugural year and has been involved in the club ever since.
On the field, Kilmore have won the County Junior championship in 1975, Intermediate championship in 1981 and Roscommon senior championship in 1983 and Peter Joe Fitzmaurice has been an ever constant and was a selector on all three occasions.
He has held many roles within the club including Vice-Chairperson, Treasurer, assistant Treasurer and is President of Kilmore GAA for over 20 years. Peter Joe also served as a selector on many underage teams down the years.
He was a crucial part of the club drive back in 1979 when Kilmore acquired new ground and developed the current pitch and facilities which were opened in 1982.
Peter Joe has also given over 20 years of service to Roscommon GAA as a loyal gate collector on gates for club & County games.
Listen to Peter Joe’s Interview with Dave Hooper
