by Damian Dolan

New Scotland County Board Chairperson Peter Mossey wants to instil some leadership back into the GAA north of the border.

Mossey was confirmed as the county's new chairperson at last week's county board meeting after the position was left vacant at December's Convention.

In doing so, he became the first Scotland chairperson to come from the Dálriada club, which combines Aberdeen and Dundee.

"I felt that Gaelic football was at a point where they [the board] needed leadership. I was able to commit to that, and provide the leadership that they're looking for at the moment," Mossey told the Irish World.

"I could detect that from the last Convention when an email went around appealing for officers to stand for the positons.

"There are three of four issues I think I can contribute to and it's an opportunity to put something back, with all of the experience I've had in the GAA."

It's a role he's well qualified for. Current chair of Dálriada since 2013, it's his second spell as the club's chairperson, having also occupied the position when the club was founded in 1990.

In between, he's fulfilled every other role at the club.

Heavily involved in university GAA in Britain, Mossey was also chair of British University GAA for 20 years (1995 to 2015).

His hometown club is Gortin St. Patrick's in Tyrone.

Scotland County Board

Chair: Peter Mossey (Dálriada)

Vice Chair: Maurice Friel (Tir Conaill Harps)

Secretary: Adrian Moore (Glasgow Gaels)

Treasurer: Alan Ward (Dunedin Connollys)

Vice Treasurer: Noirin Hughes (Coatbridge Davits)

PRO: Jenn Treacy (Glasgow Gaels)

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