Gaels honoured at 2025 O’Neill’s Ulster GAA President’s Awards

Gaels from across the province were honoured at the 2025 O’Neill’s Ulster GAA President’s Awards, held last weekend at the Slieve Russell Hotel in County Cavan.

More than 200 guests attended the ceremony, hosted by radio broadcaster Damien Donohoe, which celebrated a successful year for Ulster teams in 2025 while recognising the outstanding contribution of individuals across the province. Awards highlighted excellence across all codes and acknowledged dedication in community and volunteering, coaching, education and culture.

Guests were welcomed on arrival by the Drumlane Scór group, with renowned violinist Patricia Treacy providing superb musical entertainment throughout the evening.

O’Neills Ulster GAA Lifetime Service to the GAA Award

Mickey McGoldrick (Eskra Emmets & Tyrone)

Footballer of the Year

Finnbarr Roarty (Naomh Conaill & Donegal)

Damian Casey Award – Hurler of the Year

Matthew Conlan (Portaferry & Down)

Service to the GAA through Education

Seamus McAleenan (St Patrick’s College Maghera & Ulster Schools GAA)

Special Recognition Awards

Fíachra Ó Dúill, Handball

Gerry Doherty, Ladies Football

Sheila Kearney, Camogie

Carrickmacross Rounders Club, Rounders

Michael Lynch, St Patrick’s GAC Lisburn

Frankie Quinn, Antrim GAA, and Tom Boyle, Fermanagh GAA

Club Gaeilge na Bliana

CLG Mhig Uidhir an Iompú Deiseal, Fear Manach

Inclusion, Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Award

Thomas Clarke GFC Dungannon , Tyrone

Healthy Club Award in association with Ulster Independent Clinic

Beragh Red Knights, Tyrone

Sustainable Club Award

CLG Cúchulainn, Cavan

Coaching Award

Anthony Harkin

Coaching Award

Caroline McGrath

Communications Award

Paula Magee, Down GAA

Community Engagement Award

Tír na nÓg GAC Portadown, Armagh

Recognition of All Ireland winning teams

All-Ireland Under-20 Football Championship – Tyrone

All-Ireland Minor Football Championship – Tyrone

National Football League Division Two – Monaghan

National Hurling League Division Two – Down

All-Ireland Under-20 B Hurling Championship – Down

All-Ireland Under-20 C Hurling Championship – Armagh

National Camogie League Division 1B – Antrim Camogie

All-Ireland Camogie Junior Club Championship – Brídini Óga Glenravel, Antrim

All-Ireland Camogie Junior B Club Championship – Éire Óg Carrickmore, Tyrone

All-Ireland Intermediate Ladies Football Championship – Tyrone LGFA

All-Ireland Intermediate Ladies Club Football Championship – Knockbride, Cavan