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Inishowen athletes to be honoured
09.01.09
Inishowen well
represented in Donegal Sports Star nominations
by Simon McGeady, Inishowen
Independent
THE Donegal Sports Star committee have announced the
full list of nominations for the 33rd awards
ceremony, which take place on Friday, January 30 in
the Mount Errigal Hotel, Letterkenny.
Once again, the local sporting community has shown a
great interest in the annual event with some intense
competition for the honours in 24 senior categories,
including the Appreciation and Hall of Fame awards.
The sportsmen and women of Inishowen are well
represented in the nominations, many of whom will
fancy their chances of lifting an award.
The Inishowen Athletic Club duo Helena Crossan and
Karol Doherty are up for the Athletics prize. Helena
is also up for a special achievement award, while
Karol will be favourite to take the para-sport
award.
Illies Golden gloves pair William McLaughlin and
Tyrone McCullagh both had exceptional 2008 in the
ring and this is reflected in their selection in the
boxing category. |
Off the back of their
World Championship winning feat in Italy last
spring, Clonmany B Tug of War team are up for the
team award. However they face stiff competition from
the Gaelic footballers of St Eunan’s and the LYIT
basketball team, among others.
Carndonagh ABC’s Jim Callaghan receives a
richly-deserved Hall of Fame nomination, while the
Clay Pigeon award is a straight shoot out between
Paddy Brown of St. Johnston, Peter Monaghan from
Buncrana and the latter’s club-mate, Kenny Doyle. |
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Malin’s Stephen
McCallion, is up for a special athlete award.
Other Inishowen nominees include, Mickey McCann
(hurling), Laura D' Urso (rowing) and Ronan
McLaughlin (Equestrian).
There have been some fine achievements at schools
level in 2008 and that is reflected in the
nominations for the eight categories.
Scoil Mhuire, Buncrana, are up for best secondary
school, while David Deeney has been nominated in the
Best sports teacher, secondary school.
Best Sports Secondary School Girl could be Deirdre
Foley, Carndonagh Community School.
St Mura’s Burnfoot are up for a slew of awards
including best Primary School, Best Sports Boy,
Primary (Georgie Kelly), Best Sports Girl, Primary
(Paula McGrory, St; Karen Kelly and Lean Kelly).
The final duty on the night for the special guest,
former Republic of Ireland soccer star, Packie
Bonner will be to present the overall Sports Star
winner with an award to recognise outstanding
success last year. The current holder of that
prestigious honour is rally driver Shaun Gallagher.
Tickets priced at €35 for adults (€25 for children)
for the gala night can be ordered by contacting
0864059670 or 0879153125. All tickets must be paid
for and collected by Friday, January 23rd. |
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