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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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