Under the guidance of her parents, she and her sisters started a Camogie club in Feakle, County Clare.
Following her election as president, Howard initiated an in-depth review to assess the strengths and weaknesses of the Camogie Association.
The review led to a six-year National Development Plan, which was launched at Annual Congress in Newbridge in March 2010.
Using her HR experience, a vibrant and professional full-time Development and Administrative team were recruited.
TG4 televised the Junior All Ireland Final for the first time and general media coverage grew.
[citation needed] In 1997, Clare defeated Tipperary in the Munster Senior Hurling Final.
[8] She was chosen as Tipperary Person of the Year in 2007 and was honoured by Burgess GAA Club on her election as President of the Camogie Association.