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Picture Special: 2021 Donegal Sports Star Awards presented

written by Staff Writer May 27, 2022
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The presentation of Donegal Sports Star Awards took place last night, showcasing the best athletes, coaches and volunteers that Donegal sport has to offer.

With the virtual awards taking place in January, the winners finally got their hands on their awards last night, Thursday 26th May in the Mount Errigal Hotel.

Chairperson of the committee, Grace Boyle said: “It seems a bit strange honouring last year’s winners four months on but we have been living in strange times for over two years.

“I am delighted as Chairperson along with the current committee that we are carrying on the baton for the people that had the vision to start the Donegal Sports Star Awards in 1976.”

The chairperson extended a special welcome to Cathaoirleach Cllr Jack Murray and Chief Executive John McLaughlin from our exclusive sponsors Donegal County Council. She also commended the support that the Council provides annually gives to make the Donegal Sports Star Awards an event that does justice to the achievements of individuals and teams from the County.

She added: “This is the 46th Awards presentations and everyone of the winners here this evening will go into the Sports Star record book along with the hundreds of names that have been honoured since the first function in the Milford Inn on the 26th of November 1976. It’s also an evening to remember past committee members and winners who are no longer with us.

“While 2021 did by no means have a full sporting calendar due to Covid there was still sufficient sporting successes to be able to have an excellent cross-section of winners. As well as the winners I want to commend all those who took part in sport last year and some of those who came very close to being on the presentation stage this evening.”

A special mention was given to two volunteers for their amazing work over their lives, Hall of Fame winner Eamon Giles and Sadie Duffy the winner in the Appreciation category.

The chairperson added: “Eamon and Sadie have been a credit to their respective clubs Cranford AC and Illies Golden Gloves and it is fitting that they are being honoured for their dedication to athletics and boxing over many years.

2021 DONEGAL SPORTS STAR AWARDS WINNERS – Photography by Geraldine Diver

OLYMPIC RECOGNITION

Brendan Boyce, Finn Valley A.C.

Margaret Boyce, picking up her son Brendan’s award, pictured with Cathaoirleach Jack Murray

Daniel Magee, Raphoe

Samuel Magee, picking up his son Daniel Magee’s award, pictured with Cathaoirleach Jack Murray

Teresa McDaid, Letterkenny A.C.

Teresa McDaid

Dr. Sharon Madigan, Letterkenny

Dr. Sharon Madigan

Eilish Flanagan, Finn Valley A.C.

Patsy McGonagle, picking up Eilish Flanagan’s award on her behalf, pictured with Cathaoirleach Jack Murray

Mark English, Finn Valley A.C.

Joe English, picking up his son Mark’s award, pictured with Cathaoirleach Jack Murray

Michael Black, Letterkenny 24-7 Triathlon Club

Desmond Black, picking up his son Michael’s award, pictured with Cathaoirleach Jack Murray

Mona McSharry, Marlins S.C.

Teresa McDaid, picking up Mona McSharry’s award on her behalf, pictured with Cathaoirleach Jack Murray

PROFESSIONAL SPORT ACHIEVEMENT

Jason Quigley, Golden Boy Promotions

TEAM

Donegal Women’s Senior Cross Country Team

Nakita Burke and Christine Russell, representatives of the Donegal Women’s Senior Cross Country Team

CLUB

St. Eunan’s GAA Club, Letterkenny

St. Eunan’s chairman John Haran

PRIMARY SCHOOL

Dromore National School, Killygordon

Aine McElchar and Declan Coulter representing Dromore NS

SECONDARY SCHOOL

Gairmscoil Chú Uladh, Béal Átha Móir, An Chlochán

COACH / MANAGER

Teresa McDaid, Letterkenny A.C.

Teresa McDaid, pictured with Chairperson Donegal Sports Star Awards, Grace Boyle

PARA-ATHLETE

James Boyle, Dungloe

James Boyle, pictured with Chief Executive of Donegal County Council, John McLaughlin

INTERNATIONAL ACHIEVEMENT

Brendan Boyce, Finn Valley A.C.

Mandy Boyce, picking up his son Brendan’s award.

HALL OF FAME

Eamon Giles, Cranford A.C.

BRENDAN MCDAID MEMORIAL SPECIAL ACHIEVEMENT

Georgie Kelly, Bohemians

SPECIAL RECOGNITION

Geraldine McLaughlin, Clg An Tearmainn

SPORTING ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Dylan Browne McMonagle, Letterkenny

John Browne, picking up his son Dylan’s award

APPRECIATION

Sadie Duffy, Illies Golden Gloves A.B.C.

YOUTH

Adrienne Gallen, Lifford Strabane A.C.

OVERALL DONEGAL SPORTS STAR 2021

Brendan Boyce, Finn Valley A.C.

Picture Special: 2021 Donegal Sports Star Awards presented was last modified: May 27th, 2022 by Staff Writer
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