Tipperary athlete named Sports Person of the Year by University of Galway
Clonmel rower Donnacha Keeley was named Sports Person of the Year at the awards
A Tipperary athlete was named the University of Galway's Sports Person of the Year at the recent University of Galway Sports Awards.
Clonmel rower Donnacha Keeley was named Sports Person of the Year at the awards which aim to celebrate performance, leadership and participation, as well as those that contribute to the running and development of clubs within the university.
Caitlin Hughes from the Athletics Club won individual performance of the year for her contribution to the Irish Under-20 European Cross Country team.
Some other winners on the night were Kate Ní Ghacháin (Unsung Hero award), Tiffanie Fitzgerald, for her contribution to University of Galway Camogie over her four years as an undergraduate student, and the Swimming and Waterpolo clubs for hosting the best event.
Des Ryan, Director of Sport and Physical Wellbeing, University of Galway, said that the awards are a celebration of sport within the university.
"Our Sports Awards are a celebration of Sport in the University of Galway. They recognise our dual aspiration of achieving High Performance and Sport for All. The awards recognise the performances, achievements and hard work of our athletes, players, teams, coaches, committee members and volunteers.
"Our mission in the University of Galway Sports Unit is to be the most progressive and caring University sports programme on the island of Ireland. All the nominees and award winners are helping us on that mission," Mr Ryan added.
Ciara Meehan, Dean of Students, University of Galway, said: "Congratulations to each of the awardees and a special word of thanks to all those who promote our university values of respect, openness and excellence through our Clubs.
“Our annual sports awards reflect not only the excellence of our students in terms of preparation, performance and competing, but also the contribution they and their clubs make to promoting wellbeing and belonging in our community," Ms Meehan added.