Inter-county stars Tom Kenny (Hurling) and Rachel Moloney (Camogie) are
among eleven UCC students who will be honoured at the 23rd Annual UCC
Sports Star Awards today (10 April 2006) at 6pm in the Aula Maxima. The
awards honour the eleven students who in sporting terms have been the
highest achievers during the preceding twelve months.
According to Christine O'Donovan, Acting Director of Physical Education
& Sport "We are delighted to honour these sports stars who have
attained such high honours in their chosen field. The standards
achieved by these sports stars bring great credit to the
university. UCC is indebted to all those involved in providing
for and promoting sport at UCC."
The Awards were first introduced in 1984 by UCC with sponsorship by
Jury's Hotel Cork with the Bank of Ireland coming on board as
co-sponsors in 2001 for this the high point of the student-sporting
year.
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), 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 function is Dr Clare O'Leary (First Irish Woman to reach the summit of Mount Everest).
Amongst those who will attend this year's awards are 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 will be representatives
from other University Sports Departments. Organiser of the event is Ms
Christine O'Donovan, Acting Director of Physical Education & Sport
at UCC.
SPORTS STAR AWARDEES 2005/2006
Marie Breen, Basketball
Richard Coakle, Rowing
Regina Curtin, Ladies Gaelic Football
Maria Daly, Handball
Orla Drumm, Athletics
Graeme Dunlea, Golf
Tom Kenny, Hurling
Rachel Moloney, Camogie
David Murphy, Basketball
Brendan O'Connell, Soccer
Ross Noonan, Rugby
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