Gaels from across the province were honoured at last weekend’s 2024 O’Neill’s Ulster GAA Awards which took place at Canavan’s in County Tyrone.
Over 200 guests were in attendance for a ceremony hosted by TG4 broadcaster Conall Ó Máirtín, celebrating a historical year of success for Ulster teams in 2024 and highlighting the achievements of some of the special and significant contributors to the Association in the province across all codes, throughout the areas of community & volunteering, coaching, education and culture.
Upon arrival guests were greeted with music from Errigal Ciaran Scór group and harpist Eimear O’Hara.
Winners on the night were–
O’Neills Ulster GAA Lifetime Service to the GAA Award
Anne-Marie McNaughton (Ruairí Óg Cushendall & Antrim)
Footballer of the Year
Conor Turbitt (Clann Éireann & Armagh)
Damian Casey Award – Hurler of the Year
Meehaul McGrath (Sleacht Neill & Derry)
Service to the GAA through Education
Adrian McGuckin (Ballinderry & Derry)
Translink Young Volunteer of the Year Award
Liam O’Brien (Thomas Davis GFC/Craobh Rua Hurling, Camlocha and Armagh)
Special Recognition Awards
Paul Brady, Handball
Jock Groogan, Ladies Football
Maura McCloy RIP, Camogie
Wolfe Tones Greencastle Rounders Club, Rounders
Niall McKenna, Tyrone GAA
Club Gaeilge na Bliana
Naomh Peadar CLG An Lorgain, Ard Mhacha
Inclusion, Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Award
Crossmaglen Rangers, Armagh
Healthy Club Award in association with Ulster Independent Clinic
Crosserlough GAC, Cavan
Sustainable Club Award
Lamh Dhearg, Co. Antrim
Coaching Award
Shane McDermott, Irvinestown St Molaise and Fermanagh
Coaching Award
Damian McErlain, O’Donovan Rossa Magherafelt and Derry
Communications Award
Sean O’Leary GAC Newbridge, Derry
Community Engagement Award
Tullylish, Down
Recognition of All Ireland winning teams
All-Ireland Senior Football Championship – Armagh
Tailteann Cup – Down
All-Ireland Under-20 Football Championship – Tyrone
All-Ireland Minor Football Championship – Derry
Allianz Football League Division One – Derry
Allianz Football League Division Two – Donegal
Sigerson Cup – Ulster University
All-Ireland U20 B Football Championship – Down
Nickey Rackard Cup – Donegal
Lory Meagher Cup – Fermanagh
All-Ireland U20 B Hurling Championship – Down
All-Ireland Club Camogie Junior B Championship – Naomh Treasa Dungannon, Tyrone
Ladies Football National League Division One – Armagh
All-Ireland Ladies Junior Football Championship – Fermanagh
All-Ireland Ladies Under-18 Football Championship – Cavan
All-Ireland Scór 2024 Ballad Group –Glenullin, Derry
All-Ireland Scór 2024 Recitation – Méabh McNeill, Lámh Dhearg, Antrim
