History
UCC Hockey Awards
Read on to find out more about UCC Hockey Awards and their history.
Each year at the UCC Hockey Ball, the club presents a number of awards but most notably the Elmer Morrissey Hockey Personality of the Year (first introduced in 2013 by UCC Men's Hockey Club), The Alan Martin Clubman of the Year (first introduced in 2000 by UCC Men's Hockey Club) and The Maeve Hyland Clubperson of the Year (first introduced in 2024 by UCC Women's Hockey Club). Here are the recipients of the awards.
| Year |
The Alan Martin Clubman of the Year |
The Elmer Morrissey Hockey Personality of the Year |
The Maeve Hyland Clubperson of the Year |
| 1999/2000 |
Ciaran Bohane |
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| 2000/01 |
Elmer Morrissey |
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| 2001/02 |
Barry O Sullivan |
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| 2002/03 |
Elmer Morrissey |
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| 2003/04 |
Patrick O Shea |
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| 2004/05 |
Graham Catchpole |
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| 2005/06 |
Conor Kelleher |
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| 2006/07 |
Cormac Moloney |
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| 2007/08 |
Kieran Healy |
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| 2008/09 |
Stephen Clifford |
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| 2009/10 |
Paul Gleeson |
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| 2010/11 |
John Cudmore |
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| 2011/12 |
Nigel Bateman |
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| 2012/13 |
Mark Horgan |
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| 2013/14 |
Stuart O Grady |
Greg Chambers |
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| 2014/15 |
Wesley Brownlow |
Fred McIlroy |
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| 2015/16 |
Mark Horgan |
Robert Johnson |
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| 2016/17 |
Glenn Healy |
Brandon McEvoy |
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| 2017/18 |
Steven Scanlan |
Michael Lorange |
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| 2018/19 |
Conor Sheehy |
Barry Cronin |
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| 2019/20 |
Conor Beck |
Liam Hennigan |
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| 2020/21 |
COVID |
COVID |
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| 2021/22 |
Sam Lilburn |
COVID |
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| 2022/23 |
John Deane |
Daniel Brain |
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| 2023/24 |
Patrick Ryan |
Culann Stevens |
Ali Hornibrook |
| 2024/25 |
Karl Dillon |
Callum Griffin |
Sophia O'Shea |
Elmer Morrissey
Elmer Morrissey was a scientist, an athlete, a musician and an adventurer. He cared deeply about the world in which he lived. The Dr Elmer Morrissey Memorial Scholarship was set up to honour Elmer’s memory and provide financial assistance to UCC students who exemplify his spirit and intelligence.
In April 2012, Elmer was lost at sea during a sailing race off the California coast. Since then, his family and friends have continued to struggle with his absence. A year after his death, a few of his closest friends convened a scholarship committee and now, friends from both sides of the Atlantic are working together to maintain a legacy in Elmer’s name. The project provides a wonderful opportunity to create a tangible and lasting tribute to our great friend, Elmer Morrissey.
Elmer’s memory is also kept alive in UCC Hockey with the Elmer Morrissey Hockey Personality of the Year Award presented each year at the annual Hockey Ball. To read more about Elmer and his effect on those around him click here
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Alan Martin
Alan Martin served as PRO in UCC Men's Hockey Club in the 1990s. He was a very popular member of the club and a great personality to have in the club. He unfortunately died from cancer in his final year of Commerce.
Maeve Hyland
Maeve Hyland played with UCC Hockey in the early 1960s. She was captain of the Senior team and a born leader. Maeve later got involved with the club in the 1990s and was President during that time. She organised a group of women who rowed in behind the women's club which helped give great stability to the student club. Maeve, a natural organiser, epitomises what a great clubperson is and hence naming this award after her.
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