2005 Press Releases
UCC Sports Star Awards 2004/2005
The Twenty-Second Annual UCC Sports Star Awards were recently presented at a function in The Aula Maxima, UCC.
These Awards were first introduced in 1984 by University College
Cork. Jury's Hotel Cork has been involved from the outset with
the Bank of Ireland coming on board as co-sponsors in 2001 for this the
high point of the student-sporting year.
The awards honour the ten students who in sporting terms have excelled during the preceding twelve months.
Standards already achieved by those listed below bring great credit to
the College which is indebted to all those involved in providing for
and promoting sport at UCC.
Amongst the former winners of the awards who have gone on to achieve
full international or equivalent honours are Gillian O? Sullivan ,
Freda Davoren (Athletics), Dominic Crotty, Peter Stringer, Paul
Wallace, Frank Sheahan (Rugby), Sarah Kelleher, Deirdre Deasy, Mary
Logue, Rachael Kohler (Ladies Hockey), John Morris, Niall Goulding
(Golf), Rose Breen (Basketball), Maurice Fitzgerald, Anthony Lynch,
Seamus Moynihan (Gaelic Football), Nicky English, Cathal Casey Pat
Hartnett, Frank Lohan, Joe Deane, John Browne, Tommy Walsh, Tom
Kenny (Hurling), Una O? Dwyer (Camogie) and Eugene Coakley (Rowing).
Guest of Honour at this year's function was Mr Donal O?Grady, Former Cork Hurling Manager.
The Awards are sponsored by Jury's Hotel Cork and The Bank of Ireland.
Amongst those who attended this year's awards ceremony were
personalities from the world of sport, UCC staff, UCC Athletic
Union members, parents and friends of the recipients, coaches and
representatives from Jury's and the Bank of Ireland. Also in
attendance were many representatives from other University Sports
Departments. Ms Christine O' Donovan Acting Director of Physical
Education & Sport UCC organized the event.
Brendan O'Connell, Soccer
Jill Horan, Camogie/Ladies Soccer
John Hayes, Gaelic Football
Tom Kenny, Hurling
Donnacha Ryan, Rugby
David O'Leary, Rugby
Paul Brickley, Tennis
Marie Breen, Basketball
David Murphy, Basketball
Maria Daly, Handball
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