RAMELTON teenager Kyle McFadden was among the winners at the FAI soccer awards in Dublin tonight.
The Norwich City youth academy centre back was named the FAI Under 16 International Player of the Year.
The former Swilly Rovers starlet was in good company.
Ireland’s top international football stars were also honoured at the 22nd Three FAI International Football Awards which took place at RTÉ studios, Donnybrook, Dublin 4.
Aston Villa defender, Richard Dunne scooped the Senior International Player of the Year Award, while Darron Gibson’s goal against Wales in the Carling Nations Cup was voted the Three International Goal of the Year.
Leeds Utd’s Darren O’Dea captured the Young International Player of the Year, Robbie Brady was crowned the U21 Player of the Year while Pat Sullivan was voted the Airtricity League Player of the year.
Shamrock Rovers were awarded the Special Merit Award for their ground-breaking achievements in Europe last year, as they became the first Irish team to qualify for the group stages of a UEFA competition.
Former Republic of Ireland midfielder, Ray Houghton was inducted into the FAI Hall of Fame, while former Czech midfielder Pavel Nedved was awarded the International Personality of the Year award.
The Three FAI International Football Award winners are
Senior International Player of the Year Richard Dunne
3 International Goal of the Year Darron Gibson
Young International Player of the Year Darren O’Dea
Airtricity League Player of the Year Pat Sullivan
Hall of Fame Ray Houghton
International Personality Pavel Nedved
Special Merit Award Shamrock Rovers team
Under 21 International Player of the Year Robbie Brady
Under 19 International Player of the Year John Egan
Under 17 International Player of the Year Sean Kavanagh
Under 16 International Player of the Year Kyle McFadden
Senior Women’s International Player of the Year Niamh Fahey
Under 19 Women’s International Player of the Year Grace Moloney
Under 17 Women’s International Player of the Year Chloe Mustaki
Junior International Player of the Year James Walsh
Intermediate Player of the Year Brendan O’Connell
Football for All International Player of the Year Adrian Clarke
FAI School’s International Player of the Year Hugh Douglas
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