By Kevin Herron
On Monday evening brothers and sisters of Michael Herron [RIP] made a presentation to South Antrim Cathaoirleach Frank Caldwell.
They handed over Corn Mhichíl Uí Earáin – in honour of their brother who served on South Antrim committees and held various roles up until his passing in November 2019.
The trophy will be awarded to the winners of the South Antrim Senior football league this season and Michael’s brother Jim believes it is a fitting way to remember him.
“As noted in the inscription on the cup (I ndilchuimhne ar ár ndeartháir) we have cherished memories of our brother, Michael, and we feel that naming a GAA cup after him is a fitting way for us and for others to remember him. Michael gave great service throughout his life to Gaelic games, as a player, Scór competitor and secretary in our own club and also an administrator for the County and for Coiste Aontroma Theas”.
South Antrim chairman Frank Caldwell was delighted to receive Corn Mhichíl Uí Earáin on behalf of South Antrim and hopes it will be a lasting tribute to a true Gael.
“The South-Antrim divisional board are delighted to receive Corn Mhichíl Uí Earáin -presented to us by the Herron family in memory of Michael, who was a stalwart of his club Lámh Dhearg and an administrator of the South Antrim divisional board”.
“Michael, over many long years gave his time to enhance Gaelic Games in his club Lámh Dhearg and in County Antrim generally. This beautiful trophy will be presented to our Division One football winners, and we hope it will be lasting tribute for a true Gael who is very deeply missed”.
