Dinnéar Bliantúil | Annual Club Dinner
Saturday 23rd March saw the annual Naomh Éanna Awards dinner in the Europa Hotel.
A prestigious event, in a fantastic setting ensured a good night was had by all, with much to celebrate and great night of celebration hosted by Club Chairman – Steven Jennings and special guests on the night included MC Gerry Donnelly, Peter Canavan – Football Legend and Ciarán McCavana – Antrim County Chairman.
There was plenty of excitement with all members celebrating the continuous progression and development of Naomh Éanna CLG, with awards for players in all codes, Football (Male & Female), Hurling and Camogie.
Guests were treated to a feast of traditional music in the Library bar and music provided by Glengormley School of Traditional Music, proceedings officially began with the Chairpersons welcome and Gaeilge singer Caoimhe Ní Chathail singing a beautiful rendition of Amhrán na bhFiann. The highlight of the night was the presentation of the Antrim and Ulster winners medals and Ireland Final Runners Up medals, with most of the squad in attendance however James McAuley (Club Captain), Eoin Nagle and Odhrán Eastwood where absent, being on county duty against Limerick in Limerick, Special Guest Peter Canavan made the presentations.
After the meal, all present were treated to an after dinner speech by Peter Canavan, an insight to his home club Errigal Ciarán (Tyrone and Ulster club Champions in 1993 & 2002), has played county football for Tyrone and is considered one of the great players in the GAA and is most certainly a very influential person within the GAA, also is one of the most decorated players in the game’s history, winning two All-Ireland Senior Football Championship medals, six All Stars Awards, four provincial titles, and two National Leagues.
Peter Canavan represented Ireland in the International Rules Series on several occasions from 1998 until 2000.
With Stephen Jennings addressing the audience and recognising the journey since the last event in 2017 he introduced the award winners to be presented by Peter Canavan.
The award winners are:
Naomh Éanna Club Person of the Year 2018 – Séamus Mac Domhnaill
Naomh Éanna Club Person of the Year 2018 – Séamus Mac Domhnaill
Pictured are Paul McKeown (Naomh Éanna Secretary), Steven Jennings (Club Chairperson), Séamus Mac Domhnaill (Club PRO) and Special Guest Peter Canavan
Peil na mBan Minor Footballer of the Year 2018 – Orla McNulty
Peil na mBan Minor Footballer of the Year 2018 – Orla McNulty
Pictured are Orla McNulty and Special Guest Peter Canavan
Peil na mBan Minor Footballer of the Year 2018 – Cliodhna Kane
Peil na mBan Minor Footballer of the Year 2018 – Cliodhna Kane
Pictured are Cliodhna Kane and Special Guest Peter Canavan
Peil na mBan Senior Footballer of the Year 2018 – Orlaith Murray
Pictured are Orlaith Murray, Peadar O’Cathain and Special Guest Peter Canavan
Peil na mBan Senior Players Player of the Year 2018 – Jane McNulty
Peil na mBan Senior Players Player of the Year 2018 – Jane McNulty
Pictured are Jane McNulty and Special Guest Peter Canavan
Senior Camogie Most Improved Player 2018 – Enya Ross
Pictured are Enya Ross, Gavin Curran and Special Guest Peter Canavan
Senior Camogie Players Player of the Year 2018 – Lisa Marie Maskey
Pictured are Lisa Marie Maskey, Gavin Curran and Special Guest Peter Canavan
Senior Camogie Player of the Year 2018 – Maebh Curran
Pictured are Maebh Curran, Gavin Curran Jim Davidson and Special Guest Peter Canavan
Minor Footballer of the Year 2018 – Rónan O’Neill
Pictured are Paul McKeown (Naomh Éanna Secretary), Steven Jennings (Club Chairperson), Rónan O’Neill, Paul McCann and Special Guest Peter Canavan
Minor Hurler of the Year 2018 – Niall O’Connor
Pictured are Eugene McGoldrick (Director of Hurling), Patricia Devlin, Niall O’Connor, Dominic Millar and Special Guest Peter Canavan
Reserve Hurler of the Year 2018 – Matthew Muldoon
Pictured is Darrach Cooper and Special Guest Peter Canavan, Darrach received the award on Matthews behalf
Reserve Footballer of the Year 2018 – Matrin Craig
Pictured are Kevin Park, Martin Craig and Special Guest Peter Canavan
Senior Hurler of the Year 2018 – Matthew O’Hare
Pictured are Ciarán McCavana (Antrim County Chairperson), Matthew O’Hare and Special Guest Peter Canavan
Senior Footballer of the Year 2018 – Conan Lyttle
Pictured are Patricia Devlin, Conan Lyttle and Special Guest Peter Canavan
Pictured with Club Chairperson Stephen Jennings and Vice chair Niall Murphy.
Pictured with Philly is Vice chair Niall Murphy.
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Naomh Éanna CLG
2 days ago
A Chara
UPDATE re RETURN TO PLAY
The County Board issued a notice to all clubs two weeks ago to suspend all activity for two weeks due to alarming high rise in infections and the strain on our health service.
As the two weeks are up tomorrow, our Executive Committee convened to consider our position as a club.
A strong and considerate representation was made in favour of returning to play, for what would have been the remainder of the season, i.e. the month of November.
We also considered the dangerously high rate of infection and the fact that wider society remains in a circuit breaker.
We have concluded that we will not return to play this season.
We are as disappointed as the many children who look forward to playing our games, as the Committee are all active coaches and players. We have decided to err on the side of caution, noting that the playing season is over, i.e. that there are no fixtures to be fulfilled. We are also cognisant that schools remain closed and to return to play might be considered inconsistent and confusing. We note the stress and pressure currently on our health service and we have decided to manage risk in as responsible a way as possible. We are in the immediate midst of a dangerous second wave.
We appeal for your understanding and forbearance and most of all to maintain our communitarian solidarity. We eagerly look forward to next spring, when we hope and pray the virus is in a much mitigated and defeated state, and we look forward to seeing all of our young members, our future back on our playing fields, making lifelong friendships and memories.
Bigí sabhailte agus tcífidh muid sibh i 2021.
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Stephen Jennings
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Naomh Éanna CLG
2 days ago
A Chara
UPDATE re RETURN TO PLAY
The County Board issued a notice to all clubs two weeks ago to suspend all activity for two weeks due to alarming high rise in infections and the strain on our health service.
As the two weeks are up tomorrow, our Executive Committee convened to consider our position as a club.
A strong and considerate representation was made in favour of returning to play, for what would have been the remainder of the season, i.e. the month of November.
We also considered the dangerously high rate of infection and the fact that wider society remains in a circuit breaker.
We have concluded that we will not return to play this season.
We are as disappointed as the many children who look forward to playing our games, as the Committee are all active coaches and players. We have decided to err on the side of caution, noting that the playing season is over, i.e. that there are no fixtures to be fulfilled. We are also cognisant that schools remain closed and to return to play might be considered inconsistent and confusing. We note the stress and pressure currently on our health service and we have decided to manage risk in as responsible a way as possible. We are in the immediate midst of a dangerous second wave.
We appeal for your understanding and forbearance and most of all to maintain our communitarian solidarity. We eagerly look forward to next spring, when we hope and pray the virus is in a much mitigated and defeated state, and we look forward to seeing all of our young members, our future back on our playing fields, making lifelong friendships and memories.
Bigí sabhailte agus tcífidh muid sibh i 2021.
Le Meas
Stephen Jennings
Cathaoirleach ...
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