The annual Youghal United awards night took place at the Mall Arts Centre, Youghal, on Friday, January 29th to honour the top boys and girls of the 2008/2009 season. Chairman Sammy Revins kicked-off the evening by noting the many achievements that made last season one of the best in the club’s recent history. Photo: Michael Hussey www.youghalonline.com

08/09 Club Honours

Munster Senior League Beamish Cup Winners
Munster Senior League “Fair Play” Award Winners
U16 Cork Schoolgirls League Champions
U7 Boys Clashmore Tournament Winners
St. Patrick’s Day Parade “Best Club Display” Winners

Without further ado, Sammy turned over proceedings to the coaches, who gave out the following awards:

U11 Boys
Coach Christophe Colin
Most Improved Player — Kenneth Cantillon
Players’ Player — Darren O’Connor
Player of the Year — Andy Semple

Note: In a truly touching gesture, Christophe apologized for Thierry Henry’s handball. While unnecessary, it was much appreciated.

U12 Girls
Coach Michael Twomey
Most Improved Player — Holly Rose Twomey
Players’ Player — Rachel Galvin
Player of the Year — Rachel Galvin

U12 Boys
Coach Jamie Daly
Most Improved Player — Tommy Kenefick
Players’ Player — Eric Murphy
Player of the Year — Leonard O’Flynn

U13 Boys
Coach Finbarr Walsh
Most Improved Player — Dylan Mason
Players’ Player — Cian Daly
Player of the Year — Colin Keenaghan

U14 Girls
Coach Dick Sheehan
Most Improved Player — Molly Schofield
Players’ Player — Jessica Lawton
Player of the Year — Biane Roche

U14 Boys
Coaches Gavin O’Leary, Kevin Gallogley
Most Improved Player — Steven Sheehan
Players’ Player — Dale O’Donohue
Player of the Year — David O’Mahoney

U16 Girls
Coach Dick Sheehan
Most Improved Player — Shannon Crowley
Players’ Player — Aisling Coleman
Player of the Year — Kate Sheehan

U16 Boys
Coach Chris Walsh
Most Improved Player — Kevin Flavin
Players’ Player — Alan Keniry
Player of the Year — Jason O’Neill

Awards where then given to players who represented Youghal United by playing for Cork and Munster sides.

U17 Cork Team — Rose Sheehan
Cork Umbro Cup Team — Kirsty Mason, Aisling Coleman, Kate Sheehan (Captain)
Munster Gaylor Cup Team — Kate Sheehan, Lisa O’Sullivan
U12 Cork Team — Rachel Galvin, Katie Manning

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