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Grzegorz Wiechec of Longford Smashers Volleyball Club
Grzegorz Wiechec of Longford Smashers Volleyball Club has been announced as the County Longford award winner in The Federation of Irish Sport 2023 Volunteers in Sport Awards, proudly supported by the National Network of 29 Local Sports Partnerships.
Grzegorz has been volunteering at the club for more than five years. He founded the club and it has become a hub for Volleyball in the midlands.
The club has grown massively since its formation and has given many multinationals a chance to play volleyball.
Grzegorz has put his heart and soul into it ensuring that the club has the right facilities and equipment. In recent times, through his hard work the club has received funding to continue to develop.
Both the Men’s and Women’s teams are constantly improving and are moving up the ranks, both teams have recently qualified for the higher National Divisions.
International Cross Country selection for Longford athletes Emma Brennan and Fiona Gettings
Local athletes Emma Brennan and Fiona Gettings will later this month wear the Irish singlet having both received international selection for upcoming cross country competition.
The club has been hugely successful and without Grzegorz leadership and commitment none of this would have been possible.
The Volunteers in Sport Awards celebrate the contributions of the band of volunteers across the country who give their time to Irish sport and physical activity every year.
Minister of State with responsibility for Sport and Physical Education Thomas Byrne TD is the special guest speaker at the awards, which will take place next week on Wednesday, March 22 at The Crowne Plaza Hotel, Blanchardstown and hosted by sports broadcaster Gráinne McElwain.
The event will see volunteers from all 32 counties honoured for their amazing dedication to volunteering across a variety of different sports.
The overall Outstanding Achievement Award will be revealed on the day.
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