Success for St Michael's, Gaeil Fhánada and Bundoran at Ulster GAA awards night

Donegal were well represented in the winners’ enclosure at the Ulster GAA awards night at the Manor House Hotel, Co Fermanagh, on Friday night.

St Michael's GAA club won the Community Engagement Award for their response to the Creeslough Tragedy, when 10 people tragically lost their lives following an explosion at the local service station.

Chairman Liam McElhinney collected the award on behalf of the club, who following the tragedy played multiple roles in assisting the community, including opening their clubhouse at the Bridge in Dunfanaghy, giving an invitation to anyone to call in to talk, over tea.

Gaeil Fhánada’s Hannah Shiels, who was named Translink Ulster Young Volunteer of the Month for May, scooped the overall award for 2022. Hannah was cited for the outstanding dedication she gives to her club across a number of roles.

As well as being a dedicated member of the club’s senior ladies’ team, Hannah selflessly devotes her time to many other aspects of the club, such as administration, coaching, fundraising, umpiring, social media and the promotion of Irish language.

Conor McDonnell, formerly Bundoran and currently Monaghan Harps, who is the incoming Handball National President, picked up the Recognition Award.