Erin’s Own GAC, Cargin celebrate momentous season

It was a momentous year for Erin’s Own GAC, Cargin and the wide array of silverware on show at the club’s Annual Presentatin evening in the O’Neill Arms included the Antrim division 1 league, senior football championship and minor football championship cups.

Amongst the guests were county chairman, Ciaran McCavana and South West chairman, Jim McGrath while Malachy McCann, brother of the clubs number one supporter, Patsy McCann made the journey from his home in Buncrana to join in the celebrations.

Malachy, a former native of Toome managed Buncrana to an Ulster Junior Championship final and spoke eloquently about his former Erin’s Own club and the pride he felt at their success this season.

Ciaran McCavana, County Chairman presents the Senior Camogie player of the Year award to Katie Laverty.

Ciaran McCavana presents the Camogie club persons of the year award to Una Cassidy and Paula McCann.

County Chairman, Ciaran McCavana and South West Chairman, Jim McGrath present the County Minor Football Championship cup to Cargin captain, Sean Og Quinn.

The Cargin minor football team and their management with the County Minor Championship cup at the club’s annual dinner and presentation evening in the O’Neill’s Arm in Toome last night.

Jim McGrath, South West Chairman and Ciaran McCavana, County Chairman present the Antrim ACFL Division 1 cup and County Championship cup to Cargin captain, Michael McCann.

The Erin’s Own Cargin footballers with the ACFL and Senior Championship cups at the club’s dinner last night (Friday)

Sean O’Neill receives the Minor Footballer of the Year award from joint Minor team manager, Patrick McCann, Brian McCann and Darren Craig.

Club chairman, Gerard Laverty presents the joint Clubman of the Year award to minor team managers Patrick McCann, Brian McCann and Darren Craig.

Reserve team manager, J.C Devlin presents the Reserve Footballer of the Year award to Sean Og Quinn.

Ronan Devlin presents the Senior Footballer of the Year award to James Laverty.

Club chairman, Gerard Laverty makes a special presentation to management team member, Kevin Doyle and Ronan Devlin.

South West chairman, Jim McGrath presents the South West club of the year award to Cargin chairman, Gerard Laverty.

Malachy McCann, who made his way from his home in Buncrana to attend the Erin’s Own presentation evening, addresses the audience.

Cargin chairman, Gerard Laverty makes a presentation to the clubs best supporter, Patsy McCann and his brother Malachy who was a guest at the dinner.

Minor team managers Darren Craig, Patrick McCann and Brian McCann with club chairman, Gerard Laverty and the Antrim Minor Football Championship cup.

Saffron Gael photographer, Paddy McIlwaine presents photo collages of the Cargin Senior and Minor Championship winning teams to Cargin Chairman, Gerard Laverty.

‘Up for the cup’ The combined Cargin Senior and Minor football teams and their management pose for a photograph with their most famous son, Patsy McCann and his brother Malachy at the Erin’s Own GAC Dinner on Friday night.

Patsy and Malachy McCann with Cargin Senior captain, Michael McCann and Minor captain, Sean Og Quinn.

Sean Og Quinn and Michael McCann with the Antrim Senior and Minor football championship cups at the club’s annual dinner in Toome.

Family affair! Kate Laverty, Senior Camog of the Year and James Laverty, Senior Footballer of the Year with their proud parents at the Erin’s Own Dinner.

Kate and James Laverty, Camogie and Football Players of the Year.

South West chairman, Jim McGrath presents a cheque for £500-00 to Paddy McIlwaine who received it on behalf of the Saffron Gael. The Saffron Gael would also like to thank Tony Scullion for his generous donation on the night and his continued support.

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