GAA Writers Banquet Launched

The 22nd Ulster GAA Writers’ annual banquet was launched yesterday at the Slieve Russell Hotel, Ballyconnell, where the function will be staged on Friday, November 20.

There to give the occasion a send off were Ulster President Tom Daly, Tyrone manager Mickey Harte, Antrim ladies’ football captain Geardine McCann and county footballers Shane McCabe, Marty McGrath and Barry Owens. Hosting the occasion was UGAAWA chairman Jerry Quinn, along with other members of the writers’ association.

As usual, the highlight of the evening will be the naming of the Annual Award winners in men and women’s football, hurling, camogie, handball, refereeing, communications, Young Achiever, Personality of the Year and Services to the GAA. The winners will be presented with their Belleek China trophies plus other awards.

Fear a Tí will be Austin O’Callaghan from BBC and brief video highlights of the season will be shown.

Rounding off the celebrations there will be dancing to Ronnie Griffiths & American Pie and during the evening a charity ballot will be organised in aid of Autism and the Alzheimer’s Society.

This is a black tie function and the contact for the purchase of tickets is Tony McGee (028.90600833 or 07960.531170). Price £50 or €60.

Photo Caption: Quinn Insurance Internal Sales Manager Shane McCabe welcomes UGAAWA chairman Jerry Quinn along with other members plus Ulster President Tom Daly, Tyrone manager Mickey Harte, Antrim ladies’ football captain Geardine McCann and county footballers Enda McGinley, Marty McGrath and Barry Owens to the launch of the UGAAWA annual banquet to be held at Slieve Russell on November 20