Report and photos by Brian McKee
Ardoyne Kickhams members recently gathered in their newly renovated Flax Street clubrooms for their Senior Presentation Dinner. The event celebrated the achievements of the North Best club, both on and off the field, over the past two years. Both club chairman Philip McTaggart and club president Alex Trainor, spoke passionately about the proud tradition of Ardoyne Kickhams in keeping gaelic games and culture alive in the Ardoyne community in the face of the hardship and the conflict within this community, through which members of the Kickhams emerged with great pride and undaunted spirit. Philip was particularlypleased that Camogie, in which Ardoyne Kickhams has previously produced not only great players but also very successful teams, is once again being established in the Kickhams club.
Aidan McNeill receives the 2021 Senior Footballer of the Year award from team manager Ross Carr at the Ardoyne Kickhams Senior awards dinner in their Flax Street clubrooms. Pic by Brian McKee 
2021 Senior Ladies Player of the Year who received her award from Nichola Mallon at the Ardoyne Kickhams Senior awards dinner in their Flax Street clubrooms. Pic by Brian McKee 
Gerry Kelly MLA presents a medal at the Ardoyne Kichhams dinner. 
John Finucane presented the South Antrim Player of the Year award to Conor Meehan
The Kickhams had plenty of reason to celebrate given their progress over all codes in recent years. Senior football manager, Ross Carr, presented medals to members of the senior football team to mark their success in the 2020 Antrim Junior championship. Senior hurling manager, Ollie Bellew presented awards to members of the senior hurling team that has made great progress over the past few seasons.
Local MLAs Gerry Kelly and Minister Nichola Mallon presented team and individual awards on the evening. North Belfast MP, John Finucane, finally managed to get his hands on silverware this season as he joined Gerry Kelly in presenting the Martin Cup, won the previous evening to team captain Odran Mullan.
A special Community Spirit award was presented to Nichola Bradley of the North Belfast Community Foodbank for the magnificent work carried out by the Foodbank during the pandemic. It is a source of great pride that many members of the Kickhams continue to devote their time and resources to working in partnership with the Community Foodbank. A club truly at the heart of its community. The future looks bright for Ciceam Ard Eoin!
Aisling and Anne Marie Maguire at the Ardoyne dinner. 
Alex Trainor presents the Community Spirit Award to Nichola Bradley of the North Belfast Community Foodbank. 
Patrons who attended the Ardoyne Kickhams dinner. Pic by Brian McKee 
Ciara McEvoy (Senior Ladies Player of the Year 2020) with Niclola Mallon MLA. 
Club chairman Philip McTaggart (left) with club President Alex Trainor at the Ardoyne Kichhams dinner. 
Club Chairman Philip McTaggart and local MLA Nicola Mallon at the Ardoyne Kichhams dinner. 
2020 Senior Footballer of the Year Conor McLaughin receives his award from Ross Carr. 
Cormac Mullan with Senior team manager Ross Carr at the Ardoyne Kichhams dinner. 
Dan Moore receives his 2021 Antrim Junior Championship medal from Ross Carr. 
Declain McCormick receives his 2021 Antrim Junior Championship medal from Ross Carr. 
Gerry Kelly MLA presents a medal at the Ardoyne Kichhams dinner. 
Gerrard McPharlain, Aran Stewart and Sean Joe Rooney at the Ardoyne awards dinner. 
Gerard Mailey and Brian McAllister 
Jim and Roisin McAuley 
Joe and Aine McNeill at the Ardoyne Kickhams dinner 
Kevin McMullan and Gary Donegan at the Ardoyne dinner. 
Senior Ladies Players’ Player of the Year Lauren Coleman receive her award from Nichola Mallon MLA 
Liz and Joe Gibson 
Paidi Lynch shares a joke with team manager Ross Carr after receiving his 2020 JFC medal. 
Ollie Bellew presents the 2020 Senior Hurler of the Year award to Pascal Clarke at the Ardoyne Kickhams dinner 
2021 Senior Hurler of the Year Paul Baker with team manager Ollie Bellew. 
Club chairman Philip McTaggart presents Brenan Mailey and Gerard Frame with awards in recognition of their loyal service to the club. 
Piarais MacAlaistir and Bronagh Fay at the Ardoyne dinner. 
Ross Carr and his assistant Paddy Rice at the Ardoyne dinner. 
2020 Senior Ladies Players’ Player of the Year Saorla Maguire with Nichola Mallon MLA. 
Gaelic for Mothers and Others 2021 Player of the Year Sarah McGrillen with Nichola Mallon MLA. 
Sean Joe Ronney with Senior Football Manager Ross Carr. 
Terry Stewart gives Ross Carr a few pointers during the dinner.