The triumphs and endeavours of athletes, sports clubs and coaches were celebrated on Wednesday evening at the 40th University of Galway Sports Awards.
Among the winners were Under-23 World Rowing Champion Donnacha Keeley, senior international cross country athlete Fiona Everard and the University Women’s Hockey Club.
Donnacha Keeley won sports person of the year, while Caitlin Hughes from the Athletics Club won individual performance of the year for her contribution to the Irish Under-20 European Cross Country team.
Some other winners on the night were Kate Ní Ghacháin (Unsung Hero award), Tiffanie Fitzgerald, for her contribution to University of Galway Camogie over her four years as an undergraduate student, and the Swimming and Waterpolo clubs for hosting the best event.
Director of Sport and Physical Wellbeing, University of Galway, Des Ryan, spoke to John on Saturday Sport.
