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Pictured is Charlie Collins presenting the award to Brendan McDyer. Also included are Gerry McLaughlin, Frank Craig, Tom Comack and Damien O Donaill Picture: Geraldine Diver
Naomh Conaill’s Brendan McDyer was presented with the Gradam Shéamuis Mhic Géidigh award for the player of the Donegal Championship 2022 this evening prior to the Donegal GAA Convention.
Among those present for the award were members of the Naomh Conaill GAA club and also members of the local press, who voted for McDyer.
The Naomh Conaill man, a veteran of the Naomh Conaill side, had a magnificent club championship, culminating in a fine performance in the county final against St Eunan’s, scoring three points in the decider.
The Gradam Shéamuis Mhic Géidigh award is presented each year to the player of the Donegal Championship, as selected by a committee sports journalists in the county, chaired by Damien Ó Dónaill, Regional Manager of RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta.
Brendan McDyer with the award and members of the Naomh Conaill GAA club Martin Shankey Smith,
Connie Doherty, Muriel Hegarty and Owen McGeehin Picture: Geraldine Diver
Broadcaster Séamus Mac Géidigh was synonymous with Donegal GAA, and the voice of Gaelic Games in that county until his untimely death in 2016. This award was established to honour his memory. Recipients to date are Michael Murphy, Mark McHugh, Odhrán Mac Niallais, Ciarán Thompson and Caolan Ward.
Brendan McDyer with his Player of the Year award
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