The Irish Hockey Association Awards were held last weekend with Bridget McKeever and John Jermyn receiving the top prizes.
Four nominees were issued for the each of the nine award categories, ranging from top international players, to coaches, umpires, volunteers and clubs, large and small.
In the ESB Women's Player of the Year category, star performer Bridget McKeever was awarded the top award. McKeever was an outstanding player in the 7th European Nations Championships in
John Jermyn was awarded the Howard Holdings Men's Player of the Year after a great year, in which he turned in exceptional performances in the BDO World Cup Qualifier and established himself as a consistent goal scorer and attacking threat for
The Howard Holdings Junior Men's Player of the Year went to Jason Lynch after the performances in the U18 Boys Eurohockey Youth Nations Championship in
The ESB Junior Women's Player of the Year went to Cork Harlequins' Julia O'Halloran after she excelled for the Ireland U18 girls team in the U18 Girls European Youth Nations Championships in
Other Awards
Anglo Irish Bank Coach of the Year - Peter McCabe
Christies' Umpire of the Year - Colin Hutchinson
Ronan Daly Jermyn Emerging Club of the Year - Moynes-Thurles
Gate Cinemas Volunteer of the Year - Catherine Moore
