Galway WFC announce departure of CEO Ruth Fahy

Ruth Fahy challenges Naima Chemaou for the ball during Galway's 1-1 draw with Bohemians at Dalymount Park on Saturday, 26 June 2021.

Ruth Fahy challenges Naima Chemaou for the ball during Galway's 1-1 draw with Bohemians at Dalymount Park on Saturday, 26 June 2021. Credit: Martin Doherty (ETPhotos)

Galway WFC have announced the departure of the club’s Chief Executive Officer Ruth Fahy.

Fahy had been appointed as the club’s first CEO in August last year, having stepped back from her playing career with her hometown club to focus on the role.

In a statement the club said: “Galway WFC would like to acknowledge the significant contributions of Ruth Fahy since taking over as CEO.

“Ruth’s drive as a player, pundit and professional helped drive a ground up review which highlighted key tactical and strategic focus areas for the club for 2022 -2025.

“The club regrets to announce however that it does not have the sufficient structures in place at this point to support a full-time CEO position.

“The club hopes to put the required structures in place over the coming strategic phases and re-address the viability of this position in the future.

“The club would like to apologise to Ruth and wishes her all the best in her future career. We look forward to hopefully a return to the west in the future.”

Fahy had a storied career in the Women’s National League as a player, she made her debut during the inaugural WNL season in 2011 with Castlebar Celtic. The Tribeswomen signed Fahy ahead of their debut season in the WNL in 2013 and she joined Wexford Youths ahead of the 2015/16 season.

She had a five year absence from the WNL and she returned for a second spell with Galway for the 2021 season before taking up the role of CEO and ending her playing career.

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