13 October 2005
Press Release
30TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE DONEGAL SPORTS STAR AWARDS
Nominations being sought
The 30th Anniversary of the Donegal Sports Star Awards will take place on Friday, 27th January 2006 in the Silver Tassie Hotel. A special night of celebration is planned by the Committee.
The Committee are delighted to welcome their special guest, Mick Dowling, the former Irish Olympian Boxer and well known RTE Pundit. “The Sports Star Awards night has become over the past 30 years one of the top sporting highlights for the year. We are confident of a good response,” said a spokesman for the Awards.
Nominations are now sought from all sporting bodies. They should be submitted to Paul McDaid, Secretary, Donegal Sports Star Awards Committee, the Post Office, Ramelton. The closing date for receipt of nominations is Friday, 18th November 2005.
To assist the Committee in their deliberations it would of help if brief notes are sent, detailing the reasons for the nomination, all achievements, photographs and any footage of the nominee(s). Nominations for The Hall of Fame, Team Award, Award of Appreciation, Best Primary School and Best Secondary School are also sought. A full list of all categories is available from the Secretary.
The Committee are working to a very tight timeframe and will be adhering strictly to the closing date for nominations i.e. 18th November 2005. Nominations received after the closing date cannot be included. All sporting bodies are asked to contribute and to ensure early submission of nominations.
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For further information please contact:
Anne Marie Conlon
Communications Officer
Donegal County Council
Tel: 074 91 72574
Mob: 087 9192275
Email: amconlon@donegalcoco.ie