David Vance (Hockey)
The nominees were David Vance, Richard Eaton and William McKean all members of the Raphoe Club. The winner was the late David Vance. David, from Woodlands, Raphoe played with the Junior team that went unbeaten for six seasons in Ulster picking up a string of league titles along the way. David Vance passed away in August 2021. His wife Ann and son Geoffrey travelled from Coleraine on Monday.
Geoffrey Vance with David Vance RIP's hockey award of 1980
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