Glenariffe Oisins, who were foundedin 1904, celebrated 120 years of club history when they held a Gala dinner in the Tullyglass Hotel on Saturday night. Guests of honour were incoming GAA president Jarlath Burns and Antrim county chairman Seamus McMullan, while BBC’s Mark Sidebottom, an Oisins man through and through, was MC for the evening. Mark interviewed some of the club ‘legends’ as well as conducting the auction for a variety of special prizes.
Club chairman Johnny McIntosh welcomed the guests and had a special word of thanks for hard working committee who put it all together.
The annual club awards were handed out to the hurlers and LGFA stars and the highlight of the evening was the presentation of the Under 19A Hurling Championship trophy to Daniel Kearney, who captained the Glenariffe-Glenravel side to victory in October.
GAA President Elect Jarlath Burns with Oisins legends Martin McKillop, Dermot McMullan Niall Wheeler and Randal McDonnell at the club’s 120th anniversary Gala dinner in the Tullyglass Hotel.
Most Improved LGFA Player Rosa McCrudden received the Larragh Lodge Trophy from Dolores McDonnell at the Oisins 120th anniversary dinner.Chloe Mitchell receives the LFGA Player of the Year award from Dolores McDonnell at the Oisins dinner.Leah Cosgrove received the LGFA Players Player of the Year award from Dolores McDonnellEddie Haughey presents the Danny McAlister Cup for Senior Hurler of the Year to Michael Haughey at the Oisins 120th anniversary dinner in Tullyglass Hotel.Chris Ward presents the Willie Bob Memorial Cup for Most Improved Hurler of the Year to Cathan GrahamSeanan McToal who received the Mariners Cup for Most Dedicated Hurler of the Year at the Oisins dinner.Chippy O’Connor presents the Senior Hurling Players’ Player of the Year award to Caolan O’ConnorArtie Harvey presents the Clubperson of the year award to Paul Gillan at the Oisins Gala dinnerHugh McIlwaine received the Supporter of the Year award from Artie Harvey and also picked up the Team Assistant of the Year award on behalf of Brendan MurrayArtie Harvey presented the Fermoy Shield for Dedication to Juvenile Players to his son Sean.The Glenariffe members of the Glenariffe-Glenravel team who won last season’s Under 19A Championship at the club’s 120th anniversary Gala dinner in Tullyglass Hotel. Included is Antrim county chairman Seamus McMullan.Geordie Wheeler presents the Under 19A Hurling Championship Cup to team captain Dan Kearney at the Oisins Gala dinnerChristina Mulholland presented the Alex O’Boyle Cup for Outstanding Team of the Year to the U19 team captain Dan Kearney.Club legends Martin McKillop, Dermot McMullan, Niall Wheeler and Randal McDonnell are interviewed by Mark SidebottomGAA President Elect Jarlath Burns addresses the crowd at the Oisins Gala dinner in Tullyglass Hotel.GAA President Elect Jarlath Burns addresses the crowd at the Oisins Gala dinner in Tullyglass Hotel.GAA President Elect Jarlath Burns addresses the crowd at the Oisins Gala dinner in Tullyglass Hotel.GAA President Elect Jarlath Burns with Oisins legends Martin McKillop, Dermot McMullan Niall Wheeler and Randal McDonnell.Club chairman Johnny McIntosh and Big DeeClub chairman Johnny McIntosh and Big DeeClub legends Martin McKillop, Dermot McMullan, Niall Wheeler and Randal McDonnell are interviewed by Mark Sidebottom
