Lisburn GAA held its annual juvenile awards evening, Oíche na hÓige, at St Aolysius’ Primary School on Friday 11th April. The venue was packed for what turned out to be a very memorable event. Fear an Tí for the evening was Dr Martin McMullan and special guests included Alfie Hannaway, Former St Pat’s Schools Development Office and Terry O’Neill, St Gall’s and Antrim Senior Footballer.
The night began with a rousing set of traditional Irish music from St Patrick’s own Scór na nÓg group. This had Catherine Nic Cú Uladh on guitar, Liam Mac Cú Uladh on uilleann pipes and Rose Nic Cú Uladh on tin whistle. They were joined on stage by friends Aoife Ní Chiarain on flute and Sorcha Ní Chiaráin on fiddle.
It was then down to business with the awards presentation. Presentations were made by club officials and invited guests, the full list of winners is in the table below.
The speeches wrapped up with a special thank you to St Aloysius’ Primary School for hosting the event and all retired to the canteen for a generous and tasty supper.
U10 Hurling Club Person Rory Flynn
U10 Hurling Most Improved Player Gareth Walsh
U10 Hurling Manager’s Player Conor Stinton
U10 Club Person Eamonn Compston
U10 Most Improved Player Ruairi Cormican
U10 Manager’s Player Mark Boylan
U12 Club Person Martin Beeton
U12 Most Improved Player Mark Chernek
U12 Manager’s Player Seán O’Doherty
U12 Player’s Player Aaron McDonald
U14 Club Person Martin Catney
U14 Most Improved Player Corey McGarry
U14 Manager’s Player Mark Torbitt
U14 Player’s Player Joe Porter
U16 Club Person Johnny French
U16 Manager’s Player Peter Casey
U16 Player’s Player Patrick Agnew
