Edward Bennet (1845 – 24 November 1910), of Newmarket-on-Fergus, was the second president of the Gaelic Athletic Association (1887–1888).

A participant in the 1867 Rising, Bennet was involved in athletics in Co. Clare, as well as the Land League and Home Rule movements.

Edward Bennet

Bennet became the first chairman of the Clare GAA county committee.

Edward Bennet

By 1887, the GAA had become split along political lines. Bennet received the nomination of the IRB, and was elected president. His presidency was brief, however, lasting only two months before Archbishop Croke intervened to heal the split. Maurice Davin was re-elected, and Bennet lost not only his presidency, but his place on the Clare county board.

Edward Bennet

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1845 births

1910 deaths

Chairmen of county boards of the Gaelic Athletic Association

Clare County Board administrators

Presidents of the Gaelic Athletic Association

People from Newmarket-on-Fergus