Gaeil Fhánada's Lauren Carr becomes first Michael Jack Trophy winner at Comórtas

Lauren Carr of Gaeil Fhánada was the inaugural winner of the Michael Jack Trophy, following her side's success in the LGFA Intermediate Comórtas Peile na Gaeltachta in Ardara.

Gaeil Fhánada won 3-2 on free-kicks following a 0-9 to 0-9 draw against hosts Ard an Rátha at Pearse Park on May Bank Holiday Monday, with Lauren picking up the player of the match award.

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Michael Jack O'Donnell, the Glenties photographer and an avid supporter of Naomh Conaill and the Donegal county side, graced the sidelines of every GAA pitch in Donegal and far beyond from the 1980s until his passing in 2021.

"It's lovely to see that there is now an annual Michael Jack Trophy, awarded to the Intermediate Ladies Player of the Match at the Comórtas Peile na Gaeltachta Finals. The trophy was presented today for the first time at the finals in Ardara," Naomh Conaill GAA club posted. "The proud recipient was Lauren Nic Giolla Chearra of the Gaeil Fhanáda Club and she received the award from Bernie, John and Bradas. It's great to now see Michael's name and memory being kept alive at #CPnaG each year."