New Antrim manager Davy Fitzgerald was the guest of honour at Thursday evenings Devenish Antrim Club All Stars awards dinner at the West Belfast venue. As well as handing over the hurling awards the former Clare legend did an interview on stage with BBC GAA correspondent Mark Sidebottom, chatting about events throughout is illustrious career as a player and in management. Sidebottom questioned Davy about his decision to take the Antrim job this year, but the former Waterford manager was keeping his cards close to his chest.
With football manager Andy McEntee unfortunately unable to attend the Football awards were handed out by his right hand man Terry McCrudden.
Footballer of the Year went to Michael McCann of Cargin while younger brother Tomas won the Top Scorer award,
The Eamon Trainor Memorial Shield for Referee of the Year was presented to Kevin Parke by Eamon’s sister and brother Elizabeth and Anthony.
A great variety of clubs were represented in both hurling and football and once again it was the players from the lower divisions who got the best reception for their achievements this season.
Overall another great night and special thanks must go to the man behind the event Paddy Cunningham, the Devenish for hosting the event and O’Neill’s Sport for their generous sponsorship.
Cargin’s clean sweep which saw Tom Shivers win the Young Footballer of the Year award, Tomas McCann win the Top Scorer of the Year and Mick McCann win overall Player of the Year
Joseph McLaughlin of Ruairi Og won the Young Hurler of the Year, Seaan Elliott of Cuchullains win the top scorer award while Ruairi Og’s Eoin Campbell won the overall Hurler of the Year award.
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