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Former Dublin great Jonny Cooper will be the special guest at this year's Leitrim Sports Star Awards Picture: Sportsfile
Seven time All-Ireland winner Jonny Cooper is the special guest for the Leitrim Sports Star Awards which will take place on Saturday February 4, in The Landmark Hotel, Carrick-on-Shannon.
The two-time All-Star announced his retirement at the end of last year after a trophy laden career that included six National League titles, All-Ireland U21 and Junior titles as well as ten Leinster victories and he is sure to be an engaging guest on the event.
In addition to his sporting achievements, Cooper made headlines in 2014 when he was the victim of an attack late at night in Dublin. This didn’t keep him down though and he bounced back to continue success by winning All-Ireland medals each year from 2015 to 2020.
The purpose of the awards is to acknowledge Individuals, Sports Clubs, Teams, Schools and Community Volunteers for their outstanding contributions to and achievements in sport and recreation in Leitrim. A full list of nominees can be found on www.leitrimsports.ie.
The awards night is organised by Leitrim Sports Partnership with a four course meal followed by the awards.
UNSUNG HERO
Leitrim Sports Partnership is also delighted to announce this year’s Unsung Hero as Aisling Quinn.
Aisling is an amazing girl and with the support of her family and friends, Cavan/Leitrim Down Syndrome community, South Leitrim Special Olympics club and Leitrim Sports Partnership she participates and mastered many sporting activities and challenges, including horse riding, yoga, keep fit classes, walking and hiking.
Wherever she goes, she spreads joy and happiness to everyone she meets and loves being part of the community of Ballinamore.
Aisling is the Unsung Hero award recipient for 2022, this award is sponsored by Leitrim Observer.
TICKETS
Tickets for the Sports Star Awards cost €45.00 per person and are now on sale and can be purchased by contacting Leitrim Sports Partnership on 071 9650498 or emailing sports@leitrimcoco.ie
Tickets can also be booked online via eventbrite under “Leitrim Sports Star Awards 2022” (booking fee applies).
Leitrim Sports Partnership would like to take this opportunity to thank our sponsors for their generous support – Leitrim County Council, Lough Rynn Castle Estate & Gardens, The Landmark Hotel, Leitrim County Enterprise Fund, Aura Leitrim Leisure, First Response Safety Training, Topper’s Restaurant and Rooms, Avant Money, and DPS Print.
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