This article is from page 4 of the 2013-12-31 edition of The Clare People. OCR mistakes are to be expected so download the original SWF or the rendered page 4 JPG
THE accolades keep coming for Davy Fitzgerald after the Clare manager was announced as Clare Person of the Year.
The Sixmilebridge man was named the recipient of the annual award given out by the Clare Association Dublin. It was a bumper year for Fitzgerald and Clare hurling. The former Clare goalkeeper guided Clare to the All-Ireland hurling title. The Banner captured a fourth title after a thrilling victory over Cork in a replayed All-Ireland final.
Fitzgerald was last week honoured by RTÉ when he was named Manager of the Year, while his Clare team won the ‘Team of the Year’ award.
“It’s been a fantastic year for Clare and for Clare hurling and we’re delighted that Davy is the Clare Person of the Year,” says Association PRO Gerry O’Reilly.
The Clare Association Dublin 2014 Yearbook was launched in Dublin earlier this month in Glasnevin by businessman and former Clare Person of the Year, Martin Donnelly.
Readers can expect the usual great mix of stories, reflections on events throughout 2013 and several personal accounts of what the year’s great sporting accolades have meant for parishes and county alike.
“To much applause, Davy Fitzgerald was revealed as this year’s successful nominee following a year in which he, together with his players and management team, brought so much pride to the county,” stated Mr O’Reilly.
The Clare Association Dublin Hall of Fame Award 2014 was also announced as going to another very worth recipient, Fr Harry Bohan.
To mark another successful year’s running of the Martin Corry Memorial Walk, a cheque was presented to Mary Crawford-Barry, Principal of St Joseph’s Secondary School, Spanish Point.
Details were also announced of the upcoming Annual Dinner Dance. The event will take place on January 25, at The Clyde Court Hotel (formerly The Berkley Court Hotel) from 8pm. The presentation of the Clare Person of the Year and Clare Association Dublin Hall of Fame awards will be made on the evening and entertainment will be provided by the Brian Boru Band. Tickets are available from any member of the committee. (Liam O’Looney 087 2377957; Gerry O’Reilly 086 8498192; Pauline Cummins 01 8531037; Mary Barry 087 2244343).