The 2015 Meath Sportsperson-of-the-Year Gary Rogers received his award from Marie Cusack (Cusack Hotel Group) with Celtic Media Group CEO Frank Mulrennan and MC Evanne NiChuillin. Photo: John Quirke / www.quirke.ie
The 2015 Meath Sportsperson-of-the-Year Gary Rogers received his award from Marie Cusack (Cusack Hotel Group) with Celtic Media Group CEO Frank Mulrennan and MC Evanne NiChuillin. Photo: John Quirke / www.quirke.ie John Quirke
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Trainer Gordon Elliott was voted the winner of the 2015 Outstanding Achievement award and received the trophy from Noel Meade with Meath Chronicle editor Ken Davis and MC Evanne Ni Chuilinn. Photo: John Quirke / www.quirke.ie John Quirke
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Caoimhe O’Grady was the youngest nominee for the Young Sportsperson-of-the-Year in the history of the Meath Sports Awards when she was nominated for her golfing performances at the age of 10. She attended the ceremony and completed an interview on stage. At the presentation with Caoimhe were her younger sister Niamh, parents Shane and Regina along with Emma Vaughan (Cusack Hotel Group) and Mary McGuigan (Celtic Media Group). Photo: John Quirke / www.quirke.ie John Quirke
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Niamh McMahon (right) representing sponsor Flower Hill Furniture presented the 2015 Young Sportsperson-of-the-Year award to Bohermeen AC athlete Kevin McGrath with MC Evanne Ni Chuilinn. Photo: John Quirke / www.quirke.ie John Quirke
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At the awards were Mary Davitt (left), with Francis Power (Special Olympics), Megan Garry, Fiachra Englishby and Fiona Farrell from Navan Arch Club. Photo: John Quirke / www.quirke.ie John Quirke
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The Hall of Fame recipient at the sports awards in January 2016 at Knightsbrook Hotel was the late Rita Brady who was the driving force behind the development of Claremont Stadium with a number of other hard-working volunteers. The award was presented by Meath Chronicle editor Ken Davis and Jonathan Cusack (Cusack Hotel Group). John Quirke
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Ray Doyle (left) of the Meath Chronicle presented an Outstanding Achievement award to Andy McEntee in recognition of his success with Dublin GAA club Ballyboden St Enda’s. John Quirke
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Meath Chronicle sports reporter Fergal Lynch presented a monthly award to Navan O’Mahonys manager Davy Nelson. John Quirke
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Members of Dunboyne AC at the awards where Michael Cornyn was a recipient of an award. Included were Niall Cornyn (left), Michael Cornyn, Christine McDonnell, Emillia Dann, Christian Dann and Tommy McDonnell. John Quirke
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Enjoying the awards were Tina (left) and Stephen Ball with Paula and Eamonn McGrath. John Quirke
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Kildalkey style at the awards was provided by Ellen Conneely (left), Kim O’Leary and Beverley Lynch. Photo: John Quirke / www.quirke.ie John Quirke
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The ninth annual Meath Sports Awards featured the top men and women from the Royal County across nine separate sporting disciplines.
The overall award was presented to Bohermeen man Gary Rogers following a memorable first season with Dundalk in the League of Ireland.
There were also category awards for Gordon Elliott, John O'Brien, Michael Cornyn, Mickey Burke, Michelle Delaney and Andy McEntee.
Bohermeen AC teenager Kevin McGrath scooped the young sportsperson award and the late Rita Brady was recognised for her contribution with a Hall of Fame award.
