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# recognition

This week
26th November 2023 - 2nd December 2023
Niamh Kelly becomes only second-ever Irish All-Australian
Kelly has been recognised for an impressive season with Adelaide.
Last month
November 2023
Mayo's Niamh Kelly named in AFLW All-Australian Squad
Kelly is one of six Adelaide Crows players included on the 42-strong selection.
James McCarthy and Shane O'Donnell win personality of the year awards
Dublin’s Hannah Tyrrell and Amy O’Connor of Cork also earn top awards from Gaelic Writers’ Association.
This year
2023
Katie McCabe right at home among world's elite with Ballon d'Or recognition
The winner of the prestigious award will be announced at a ceremony in Paris this evening.
Champions Meath dominate Tailteann Cup Team of the Year
The Royals have eight representatives on the team, and finalists Down have four.
Haaland and Bonmati win Player of the Year prizes
Pep Guardiola won the men’s coach of the year award after leading City to the treble.
Paul Mannion wins Sunday Game's Man of the Match award for All-Ireland final
Mannion won the award ahead of Mick Fitzsimons and Tadhg Morley.
Rachael Blackmore recognised with honorary MBE
Grand National-winning rider has broken new ground in recent seasons.
'It's hard to describe how much it means' - Ireland's number one and Player of the Year
Courtney Brosnan and co. face Zambia tomorrow as World Cup preparations ramp up.
Evan Ferguson and Katie McCabe among the big names nominated for FAI awards
Courtney Brosnan and Josh Cullen have also been recognised for stellar campaigns.
Quartet rewarded as GAA Player of the Month awards announced
Doireann O’Sullivan, Dearbhla Magee, Diarmuid Ryan and Shane McGuigan have all been recognised.
Champions League recognition caps whirlwind season for Ireland star McCabe
The Arsenal ace was named in the Team of the Season after a rollercoaster few months.
Six Irish players named on URC's Team of the Season
Leinster have the largest representation of any single club.
Messi beats Mbappe to Fifa Best prize, Putellas claims women's award
The award is voted for by national team coaches and captains, journalists, and also fans
Last year
2022
Here are the 10 nominees for RTÉ Sportsperson of the Year
Katie Taylor, David Clifford and Katie McCabe are among the nominees.
Cullen and McCabe among the winners in Ireland's player-of-the-year awards
Gavin Bazunu and Conor Coventry were also honoured.
Shamrock Rovers' Andy Lyons scoops Player of the Month award for August
Lyons’ Rovers’ team-mates Rory Gaffney and Alan Mannus finished second and third in the voting.
'I was pregnant for the final but got the all clear from the doctor so I played'
Brenda McAnespie, a member of the Monaghan team which won the All-Ireland title in 1997, will be honoured as part of the Jubilee team at tomorrow’s TG4 All-Ireland finals at Croke Park.
Stephen Kenny's son Eoin called up to play for Northern Ireland
He has been named in an U18 squad for upcoming friendlies against Manchester United.
Lewis Hamilton to include mother’s maiden name Larbalestier in change of surname
Hamilton’s parents divorced when he was young and he wants his mother’s name to be equally acknowledged in his success.
Ireland international Quinn nominated for WSL Player of the Month award
The Birmingham City forward impressed in the English top-flight in January.
Player of the Month award for ex-Cork City star after impressive Championship form with Hull
Sean McLoughlin was his side’s top performer in December.
All time
Scott Brown earns Fifa fair play nomination after show of support to Rangers player
The former Celtic captain has been added to the shortlist for a gesture of solidarity towards Glen Kamara.
Forrester, Kelly and Lopes the nominees for PFAI Player of the Year
Bohs’ duo Dawson Devoy and Ross Tierney, and Colm Whelan of UCD, are up for Head in the Game Young Player of the Year.
Meath dominate as LGFA Players’ Player of the Year nominees revealed
Emma Duggan, Emma Troy and Vikki Wall have each been rewarded for their performances.
Patrick Bamford handed first England call-up for World Cup qualifiers
The striker represented Ireland at underage level and was linked with a senior call-up in the past.
Dundalk star Duffy could be set for Ireland call-up
Vinny Perth hinted that the winger will be rewarded for his impressive recent form.
Unions call on Taoiseach to solve row over recognising hardships faced by healthcare workers
The unions said said the delay was “deeply damaging” to the morale of all health care workers.
Raheem Sterling honoured by Queen for racial equality fight
The 26-year-old has been heavily involved in anti-racism and anti-discrimination campaigns.
Six Manchester City players selected in PFA Premier League team of the year
There were two each from Tottenham and Manchester United and one from Liverpool.
Ireland captain and Arsenal star McCabe named in English top-flight Team of the Week
The Dubliner has enjoyed a stunning individual season in the Women’s Super League.
Munster's JJ Hanrahan lands Pro14 Try of the Season award
The Clermont-bound playmaker scored a superb try in his side’s win against Cardiff Blues last October.
Mackin sees off competition from Dublin duo to claim Player of the Year award
The Dubs have six players in the Team of the Championship.
Ireland U21 international earns new long-term contract after impressing in the Championship
Danny McNamara has committed his future to Millwall.
Shamrock Rovers trio among nominees for SWAI awards
Jack Byrne, Alan Mannus and Stephen Bradley have been acknowledged for their achievements.
Katie Taylor included on 6-strong shortlist for SPOTY World Sport Star award
LeBron James, Dustin Johnson and Khabib Nurmagomedov also make the list.
Conway, Cooney, Lowe and Ringrose nominated for Irish Rugby Player of the Year
Linda Djougang, Edel McMahon and Cliodhna Moloney are nominated for the Women’s XVs Player of the Year award.
Irish midfielder O'Shea earns place in A-League Team of the Season
The 32-year-old Dubliner has shown up well during his inaugural season down in Australia.
Ireland international in the running for League One Player of the Year award
After scoring 14 goals last season, Ronan Curtis is one of six players nominated for the PFA prize.
Irish football legends Paul McGrath and Anne O'Brien inducted into hall of fame
It is the second successive year that both a male and female football personality have been given the award.