On Saturday 26th November, over 350 Community Games volunteers from all over Ireland attended the National Area, Volunteer and Media Awards in the Salthill Hotel in Galway. MC for the night was Tony O'Donoghue and distinguished guests included former Olympian Olive Loughnane, Minister Sean Canney, Deputy Mayor of Galway Pearce Flannery, County Galway GAA Chairman Noel Treacy, Former DTTAS Secretary Donagh Morgan, Councillor Peter Keane, Philp Gillen of the HSE, Brighid Carson of INM Group and Aidan Doyle of Kia Ireland. The Awards Ceremony is now in its 24th year and is one of Community Games most celebrated and prestigious events with over 100 prizes being awarded on the night. Adult and Youth Volunteers are the cornerstone on which Community Games is built and these Awards reflect the tremendous work being carried out at grassroots level across all four Provinces. Media winners were nominated and judged in a variety of categories such as best ‘Social Media’, ‘Best Regional Newspaper’, ‘Best Area PRO’ and the Irish Independent sponsored ‘Best Published Article and Best Published Picture’. The marketing of Community Games at regional level is as important as the marketing at National level and something we encourage among all of our volunteers. The night was particularly special for Jimmy O'Regan in Limerick who won a brand new Kia cee'd GT Line sponsored by the Official Car Partner Kia Ireland. The raffle was held ahead of the Golden Jubilee with tickets being sold Nationwide from last August. Each Area that sold tickets retained 70% of the proceeds to assist in their drive to raise development funds for their own areas. Runner up prizes for The Golden Jubilee Raffle were Hotel Vouchers from 12 Irish Hotels. The Golden Jubilee raffle proved to be so successful that a separate draw was held for the many areas who sold over 4 books of tickets with Steelstown in Derry winning €500. Olive Loughnane, a former Community Games participant, Olympian and 2009 World Champion in athletics said: "When I was picked to go to Mosney in 1992 it felt like I had qualified for the Olympics! I was a late developer and being chosen to be on the team was an amazing confidence boost for me. I made some wonderful friends and great memories. I remember trying my best and not being too concerned whether I won or lost once I knew I had tried my best. That has been my philosophy ever since and I consistently always strive to do my best, win, lose or draw! I would like to thank all the volunteers in Community Games who promote sport, friendship and friendly competition on a daily basis and say well done to all the winners on their awards tonight." Gerry Davenport, President of Community Games said: "I would like to express a heartfelt thank you to all the volunteers in Community Games who give so much of themselves and expect so very little in return, and to our funders and the HSE may I take this opportunity to also say thank you for your continued support. " Joe Fox, General Vice President said: "The Area Awards reward all of those who work at grassroots level. It is a joy to see so many selfless people here tonight being presented with prizes!" Bernie Brennan, PR and Communications Director said: “Community Games has always moved with the times. There is a tremendous amount of exceptional work being done at a local level, especially in terms of Social Media engagement and we are delighted to see the trend of engaging facebook and website pages being developed and maintained by our busy and enterprising volunteers. Well done to all the winners." There was much cheering as Ballymahon Forgney were crowned overall Area Winners on the night for the second year running! Ballymahon Forgney were also awarded the Steps to Health 2016 Gold quality standard - one of only three areas across the country to be honoured in this way. One of the highlights of the night was when MC Tony O'Donoghue led the way as Community Games took part in the Mannequin Challenge. Take a look: As Community Games gears up for its 2017 Jubilee celebrations one thing is for sure – the possibilities are endless. Please see below for a full list of the winners on the night. Adult Winners Noreen Hynes, Askea, Co. Carlow Fionnuala McGahern, Co. Cavan Anne Arthur O Brien, Co. Clare Breda Norris O Sullivan, Co. Cork Joanne Toland Doherty, Co. Derry Mary O Donnell, Co. Donegal Brian McManus, Co. Dublin Tony Lee, Co. Galway Sean Daly, Co. Kerry Rita Timmons, Co. Kildare Liz Gowing, Co. Siobhan Whelan, Co. Trish Aherne, Co. Michelle Mulvey, Co. Trudi McGuinness, Co. Louth Hugh Lynn, Co. Vinny Donnelly, Co. Father Peader Corrigan, Co. John Malone, Co. Joe Henry, Co. Margaret Cavanagh, Co. Sligo Deirdre Ryan, Co. Tipperary Geraldine Barry, Co. Waterford Jason Moran, Co. Wexford Fiona Kelly ShannonCo. Wicklow Youth Winners Francis Whelan - Hacketstown, Co. Carlow Cian Madden - Erne Valley, Co. Cavan Lauren McConway - Quin/Clooney, Co. Clare Jodie Cusack - Awbeg, Co. Cork Aleesha Herron - Fanad, Co. Donegal Patrick Sullivan - Gort, Co. Galway Cassandra Myers - Keel/Kiltalagh, Co. Kerry Cliodhna O Connor - Kilcullen, Co. Laois Kyle McNabola - Ballinamore, Co. Leitrim Noelle Curtin - Abbeyfeale, Co. Limerick Conor English - Lanesboro, Co. Longford Tara McGuinness & Ardee & Reaghstown, Co. Louth James Durkan - Boardsmill, Co. Meath Darren Marrtin - Carrickmacross, Co. Monaghan Rebecca Healy - Ferbane, Co. Offaly Craig Traynor - Elphin, Co. Roscommon Eimear Harte - St. Michaels, Co. Sligo Calumn Cooke - Roscrea, Co. Tipperary Courtney Power - Clonea/Rathgormack, Co. Waterford Dylan Kehoe - Glynn/Barntown, Co. Wexford Small Area Winners Kilkishen/O'Callaghans Mills Oatfield, Co. Clare Awbeg, Co. Cork Ramelton, Co. Donegal Abbeydorney/Kilflynn, Co. Kerry Maynooth East, Co. Kildare Killeshin, Co. Laois Lough Allen, Co. Leitrim Broadford Dromcollogher, Co. Limerick Newtowncashel, Co. Longford Foxford, Co. Mayo Clonard/Killyon, Co. Meath Tyholland, Co. Monaghan FBD, Co. Roscommon Gurteen, Co. Sligo Templederry, Co. Tipperary Clonea/Rathgormack, Co. Waterford Glynn/Barntown, Co. Wexford Large Area Winners Askea, Co. Carlow Erne Valley, Co. Cavan Quin Clooney, Co. Clare Beara, Co. Cork Long Tower, Co. Derry Letterkenny, Co. Donegal Iona, Co. Dublin Athenry, Co. Galway Kenmare, Co. Kerry St Brigid's Newbridge, Co. Kildare Emo Rath, Co. Laois Manorhamilton, Co. Leitrim Ballybrown/Clarina, Co. Limerick Ballymahon/Forgney, Co. Longford Ardee and Reaghstown, Co. Louth Breaffy, Co. Mayo Slane, Co. Meath Carrickmacross, Co. Monaghan Ferbane, Co. Offaly Ballaghadereen, Co. Roscommon St. Mary's, Co. Sligo Cashel, Co. Tipperary Tramore, Co. Waterford Piercestown - Murrinstown, Co. Wexford Aughrim/Annacurra, Co. Wicklow Provincial Winners Munster - Quin Clooney Leinster - Ballymahon/Forgney Connaught - St Mary's Ulster - Letterkenny Overall Winner Ballymahon/Forgney Media Award Winners Runner Up Regional Paper: Seamus Hayes, Clare Champion Runner Up PRO: Mary Phelan Runner Up Regional Paper: Peter Campbell, Donegal Democrat Runner Up PRO: Michael Crossan Overall Regional Paper: John Foley, Carlow Nationalist Overall PRO:Noreen Hynes Social Media: Ronan Gately, Dublin Community Games Facebook Page Facebook Photo: Nicola Lalor, Offaly Community Games Best Website:Rob Stephen, Clare Community Games Radio:John Mulligan, Galway Bay FM Irish Independent Sponsored Best Published Article: Michael Crossan, Donegal Irish Independent Sponsored Best Published Photo: Alf Harvey, Laois JUBILEE RAFFLE DRAW
Car: Jimmy O Regan. Co. Limerick. Salthill Hotel: Veronica Walsh. Co. Limerick Shamrock Lodge Hotel:.Loughglynn C.G. c/o Margaret Flanagan. Co. Roscommon City Hotel Derry: Rebecca Lloyd. Co. Kerry Mulligar Park Hotel: Karen Starr. Co. Tipperary Strand Hotel Limerick: Shauna Ora Tierney. Co. Galway Raheen Woods Hotel Galway: Killian Cullagh. Co. Tipperary CastleTroy Park Hotel: Mary Moroney. Co. Tipperary Corralea Court Hotel: Kilteely C.G. c/o Noreen O' Dea. Co. Limerick Station House Donegal Hotel: Anne Taaffe. Co. Sligo Kilmurry Lodge Hotel Limerick: Sean Doyle. Co. Leitrim Woodlands Hotel Limerick: Athenry C.G. c/o John Kelly. Co. Galway McGettigans Hotel Limerick: Danny Patton. Co. Donegal
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Breda
28/11/2016 09:28:23 am
Super night. Well Done Community Games
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