Dunboyne ac wins prestigious award

Dunboyne Athletic Club received the ‘Development Club of the Year’ award at the Athletics Ireland annual awards ceremony at the Crowne Plaza, Santry today.
According the prominent club offical Tommy McDonnell, who is also the Meath Athletics PRO, the club received the recognition for a number of reasons such as facilties available, ‘fit for life’ outlets as well as achievements by those wearing the club colours at provincial and national competitions.
“All aspects of the club are taken into account in the presentation of this award,” added McDonnell.

“Only one club is picked out of the 300 in the country and we’re delighted to be the one chosen.
“I’ve been involved with Dunboyn AC for 50 years the club has grown so much I don’t know all the people involved. So many people have carried out work in the club and this reward is for them.'

There was also an award for Fr Murphy clubman Tony Ennis who won and outstanding award. Promising young Trim AC athlete Harry Purcell was also honoured.