23/08/2026
A fantastic tribute to a wonderful ambassador for ladies football. Sincerest sympathies to all his family and loved ones, particularly Caroline, Alan and their children who are dedicated members of our club. 🙏
Benny Fahy RIP
When reflecting on the development of Galway Ladies Football, many names deserve recognition. Among them is the late Benny Fahy, whose contribution through administration, leadership and development helped shape the game in Galway for generations to come.
Benny understood that the success Galway enjoyed in the early years of the new millennium “did not come overnight”, but was built on years of hard work, particularly at underage level.
In 1998, Benny was involved with the Galway U14 team that won the Connacht Championship. That success formed part of a pathway through U14, U16, Minor & Junior football, laying the foundations for Galway’s emergence as a senior force.
Benny served as Galway Ladies Football County Board Chairperson from 1999 until 2009, during a time when the club structure was developing, a new generation of players was emerging and Galway was establishing itself at senior level.
His contribution also extended to Connacht, where he served in a number of senior administrative positions before becoming President of Connacht Ladies Football in 2003 and continuing in that role in 2004.
His involvement with football continued across the years. His willingness to remain involved said much about his love for the game and his commitment to giving something back.
The Galway Ladies Football story contains many outstanding players and memorable moments, but behind every successful team are people who work quietly to make that success possible. Benny Fahy’s contribution belongs firmly in that story.
His legacy is not measured solely by the positions he held, but by the opportunities created for those who followed & by the enduring strength of the game he helped to build.
Galway Ladies Football owes Benny a lasting debt of gratitude.
We extend our sincere condolences to Benny’s family, relatives & friends at this sad time. May they take comfort in knowing that his contribution to Galway Ladies Football will be remembered with great respect & gratitude for many years to come.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.
