Tickets set to fly for Western People Mayo Sports Stars Awards

Tickets set to fly for Western People Mayo Sports Stars Awards

John Warren and Ruthann O'Connor flying their way to success in their McHale Fusion Toyota. The Ballinrobe pair are among the winners in the 2023 Western People Mayo Sports Stars Awards.

The 2023 Western People Mayo Sports Stars Awards gala banquet will take place at Breaffy House Resort on the night of Friday, February 16, 2024. The function will include a drinks reception, a three-course meal, wine, the awards ceremony and entertainment. Tickets are priced at €65 per person.

For ticket enquiries contact Stuart Tynan at 086-1682149 during office hours or stuart.tynan@westernpeople.ie.



The recipients of 2023 Mayo Sports Stars Awards are as follows: 

Young Sportsperson

Seamus Clarke (Moy Valley AC)

Seamus Clarke pictured with his mother, Atlanta Olympian, Deirdre Gallagher who was the first Mayo person to qualify for an Olympic Games since the legendary Martin Sheridan – and the first Mayo woman.
Seamus Clarke pictured with his mother, Atlanta Olympian, Deirdre Gallagher who was the first Mayo person to qualify for an Olympic Games since the legendary Martin Sheridan – and the first Mayo woman.

Sports Personality of the Year 

Caelan Doris (Lacken)

Caelan Doris of Ireland thanks the fans after the Bank of Ireland Nations Series match between Ireland and Fiji at Aviva Stadium in Dublin, Ireland on November 12, 2022 (Photo by Andrew SURMA/ SIPA USA).
Caelan Doris of Ireland thanks the fans after the Bank of Ireland Nations Series match between Ireland and Fiji at Aviva Stadium in Dublin, Ireland on November 12, 2022 (Photo by Andrew SURMA/ SIPA USA).

Hall of Fame

Martin Carney

Martin Carney
Martin Carney

Gaelic football 

Jordan Flynn (Crossmolina)

GAA Football All-Ireland Senior Championship Round 2, Hastings MacHale Park, Mayo 4/6/2023 Mayo vs Louth Mayo's Jordan Flynn Mandatory Credit ©INPHO/Laszlo Geczo
GAA Football All-Ireland Senior Championship Round 2, Hastings MacHale Park, Mayo 4/6/2023 Mayo vs Louth Mayo's Jordan Flynn Mandatory Credit ©INPHO/Laszlo Geczo

Ladies football 

Claremorris LGFA; Team of the Year – Mayo LGFA U14s; Club of the Year – Moy Valley AC (Ballina); Rugby – Fiachna Barrett (Geesala) and Harry West (Ballina); Athletics – Pauline Moran (Newport); Endurance – Adrian McNamara (Ballindine); Motorsport – John Warren and Ruthann O’Connor (Ballinrobe); Lifetime Achievement – Christy McDonagh (Ballina); Boxing – Bethany Doocey (Castlebar BC); Soccer – Manulla senior women’s team; Community Award – Rita Casey (Charlestown); Schools – St Joseph’s, Foxford senior girls; Javelin – Oisin Joyce (Ballinrobe); Handball – Cuileann Bourke (Belcarra); Jiu Jitsu – Jack Armstrong (Ballina); Posthumous – Padraig Brogan.

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