Gaels from across the province were honoured at the 2025 O’Neill’s Ulster GAA President’s Awards, held last weekend at the Slieve Russell Hotel in County Cavan.
More than 200 guests attended the ceremony, hosted by radio broadcaster Damien Donohoe, which celebrated a successful year for Ulster teams in 2025 while recognising the outstanding contribution of individuals across the province. Awards highlighted excellence across all codes and acknowledged dedication in community and volunteering, coaching, education and culture.
Guests were welcomed on arrival by the Drumlane Scór group, with renowned violinist Patricia Treacy providing superb musical entertainment throughout the evening.
O’Neills Ulster GAA Lifetime Service to the GAA Award
Mickey McGoldrick (Eskra Emmets & Tyrone)
Footballer of the Year
Finnbarr Roarty (Naomh Conaill & Donegal)
Damian Casey Award – Hurler of the Year
Matthew Conlan (Portaferry & Down)
Service to the GAA through Education
Seamus McAleenan (St Patrick’s College Maghera & Ulster Schools GAA)
Special Recognition Awards
- Fíachra Ó Dúill, Handball
- Gerry Doherty, Ladies Football
- Sheila Kearney, Camogie
- Carrickmacross Rounders Club, Rounders
- Michael Lynch, St Patrick’s GAC Lisburn
- Frankie Quinn, Antrim GAA, and Tom Boyle, Fermanagh GAA
Club Gaeilge na Bliana
CLG Mhig Uidhir an Iompú Deiseal, Fear Manach
Inclusion, Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Award
Thomas Clarke GFC Dungannon, Tyrone
Healthy Club Award in association with Ulster Independent Clinic
Beragh Red Knights, Tyrone
Sustainable Club Award
CLG Cúchulainn, Cavan
Coaching Award
Anthony Harkin
Coaching Award
Caroline McGrath
Communications Award
Paula Magee, Down GAA
Community Engagement Award
Tír na nÓg GAC Portadown, Armagh
Recognition of All Ireland winning teams
- All-Ireland Under-20 Football Championship – Tyrone
- All-Ireland Minor Football Championship – Tyrone
- National Football League Division Two – Monaghan
- National Hurling League Division Two – Down
- All-Ireland Under-20 B Hurling Championship – Down
- All-Ireland Under-20 C Hurling Championship – Armagh
- National Camogie League Division 1B – Antrim Camogie
- All-Ireland Camogie Junior Club Championship – Brídini Óga Glenravel, Antrim
- All-Ireland Camogie Junior B Club Championship – Éire Óg Carrickmore, Tyrone
- All-Ireland Intermediate Ladies Football Championship – Tyrone LGFA
- All-Ireland Intermediate Ladies Club Football Championship – Knockbride, Cavan
