Cushendun Emmet’s celebrated the club’s 120th anniversary with a Gala dinner in Tullyglass House Hotel on Saturday evening. GAA President Jarlath Burns, county chairman Seamus McMullan were among a distinguished guest list, which included Flat racing jockey Johnny Murtagh. Former county chairman Dr John McSparran, a lifelong member of the Emmet’s club., was M.C. for the evening and kept things running smoothly.
The Saffron Gael went along to capture a memorable evening.
Our main picture show Jarlath Burns and Seamus McMullan with John McSparran.
Hurling manager Rory McQuillan and Fr. Joe McCullough present a token of appreciation for a lifetime of service to Cushendun GAC on behalf of past and current players to Aidan McHugh.Reserve Hurling manager Eugene Duffin and Uachtarán Jarlath Burns present the joint Most Improved Player of the Year award to Mark McSparran.. Reserve Hurling manager Eugene Duffin and Uachtarán Jarlath Burns present the Junior Player of the Year award to John Joe O’Connell.Reserve Hurling manager Eugene Duffin and Uachtarán Jarlath Burns present the Players’ Player of the Year award to Mark McSparran.. Club Chairperson Helen Magee presents a gift to guest speaker and Uachtarán Jarlath Burns on behalf of Robert Emmets GAC. (Gift picture taken by Cormac McKeegan.)Club Chairperson Helen Magee presents a gift to guest speaker Johnny Murtagh, Irish flat racing trainer and former jockey, on behalf of Robert Emmets GAC. (Gift picture taken by Cormac McKeegan.)Special guest GAA President Jarlath Burns and flat racing legend Johnny MurtaghFr. Joe McCullough presents the Club Person of the Year award to Conor Campbell at the Cushendun Emmet’s dinner in Tullyglass Hotel. County Antrim Chairperson Seamus McMullan, Dr. John McSparran (Former county chairman, Club Trustee and compere for the night), and Uachtarán Jarlath Burns.. Pearl McQuillan is pictured with Uachtarán Jarlath Burns and Darren Wilson of club sponsors Wilson’s of Rathkenny (club sponsor) after receiving the Wilson’s Cup for her years of service on the committee.John V. Morgan is pictured with David Morgan, Maggie Morgan, and Uachtarán Jarlath Burns after being awarded the joint Most Improved Player of the Year.John Magee and Chairperson Helen Magee are pictured with a cheque for £10,000, which was won by John and Alastair McKay (Torr Road).Tom Scally is pictured with his sister, Danielle Scally, after winning the Joint Player of the Year award. The other Player of the Year award went to Connlaoth McNeill, who was unable to attend.Tom Scally (Joint Player of the Year) is pictured with Hemanth Raavi, the new owner of the Costcutter Shop in Cushendun VillageSome of the club’s former hurlers who attended the Cushendun Emmet’s Gala dinner in hte Tullyglass HotelClubman of the Year Conor Campbell and his wife Niamh Anne at the Cushendun Emmet’s Gala dinner in Tullyglass HotelThe Cushendun Emmet’s Senior Hurling team with special guests Fr McHugh and Denis O’Hara at the club’s Gala dinner in Tullyglass Hotel.
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