Larne Sports Awards nominees revealed
A total of 25 nominees across 11 sports will battle it out for 10 award categories. The winners will be announced at the prestigious sports awards ceremony on Thursday, March 5 at the McNeill Theatre.
Paralympian Michael McKillop will be guest of honour on the evening. McKillop won two gold medals at the London 2012 Paralympic Games, and aims to compete at the 2016 Rio games.
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Hide AdThe compere for the evening will be well-known local broadcasting personality Ronan Kelly.
The shortlisted nominees are:
Veteran Award 2014
David Clarke – Athletics
Adele Neill – Duathlon/Triathlon
Allyson O’Toole – Athletics
Anne Snoddy – Hockey
Challenger Award 2014
Julianne Greer – Athletics
Claire Taggart – Boccia
Julieane Keane – Athletics
School Team of the Year 2014
Corran Integrated Primary School Football Team
St Killian’s College Senior Golf Team
Services to Sport
To be announced on the evening
Junior Team of the Year 2014
Cairndhu Rowing Club Under-14 Boys’ Crew
St Killian’s College Senior Golf Team
Junior Sports Performer of the Year 2014
Jenna McCarlie – Sailing
Marc McKinstry – Golf
Cameron Turley – Motocross
Alistair Burke – Rugby/Athletics
Coach of the Year 2014
Richard and Colin Adair – Rugby
Mark McManus – Athletics
Gary Haveron - Football
Team of the Year 2014
Cairndhu Golf Club Ladies’ Intermediate Cup Team
Larne Rugby Club First XV
Sports Performer of the Year 2014
Darren Witherspoon – Bowls
Martin McHugh – Bowls
Christopher Snoddy - Bowls
Sporting Hall of Fame
This year’s inductee will be unveiled on the evening.
If you would like to buy tickets for the evening, contact Larne Borough Council’s Sports Development unit on 02828 260478. Tickets are priced at £30 each.