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06 Sept 2025

Get your nominations in for the 2024 Longford Leader Sports Star Awards

Longford Leader Sports Star Awards, in association with Longford Sports Partnership, will be presented in the Longford Arms Hotel on Saturday, November 30

Get your nominations in for  the 2024 Longford Leader Sports Star Awards

The winners of the 2023 Longford Leader Sport Star Awards, in association with Longford Sports Partnership Picture: Shelley Corcoran

Details of the eagerly awaited 2024 Longford Leader Sports Star Awards, in association with Longford Sports Partnership, were announced during a press launch at Áras an Chontae.


The coveted awards will be presented at a gala presentation function in the Longford Arms Hotel on Saturday, November 30 at 8pm.


2024 has been a great year for sport in Longford, with huge achievements from many athletes and sporting organisations. These achievements are far beyond what would be expected of a small county.


The Longford Leader and Longford Sports Partnership encourages people to nominate the achievements of our talented sports people over the past year.


These people are leaders in their chosen sport and without realising it, are inspiring others to get involved.

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Photo caption: At the launch of the 2024 Longford Leader Sports Star Awards, in association with Longford Sports Partnership, at Áras an Chontae were l to r; Senior Executive Officer Longford County Council Ciaran Murphy, Chief Executive Longford County Council Paddy Mahon, Director of Services Longford County Council Barbara Heslin, Longford Leader Regional Sales Director Dessie Connolly, Longford Leader Sports Editor Padraic O'Brien and Longford Sports Partnership Acting Coordinator Donal Mulligan displaying his kayaking skills Picture: Shelley Corcoran

PICTURES | Fiona crowned Longford Sports Star of the Year at glittering function

Award Categories and How to Nominate


The public are invited to submit your nominations for the 2024 Longford Leader Sports Star Awards, in association with Longford Sports Partnership, via email to longfordsportsawards2024@gmail.com


When submitting your nomination, clearly state the nominees name, club and sport and outline the reasons for the nomination.


If you don’t have access to email, don’t worry, as nominations can also be posted to Longford Leader Sports Star Awards, Longford Leader, Market Square, Longford N39 KN82.


Please note that the closing date for submission of nominations is 10am on Thursday, November 14, 2024.


Ten award recipients will be selected from the nominees submitted by the public and we are also seeking nominations for the following five awards;

  •  Hall of Fame Award (Exceptional Service to Sport)
  •  Club Volunteer of the Year Award
  •  Junior Sportsperson of the Year Award
  •  Sports Ability Award
  •  Team of the Year Award.

A selection committee will adjudicate on the nominations.


Each of the winners will be presented with a memento in recognition of their achievement at a gala presentation function in the Longford Arms Hotel on Saturday, November 30, 2024 at 8pm and they will also be in the running for the coveted title of Overall 2024 Longford Leader Sports Star of the Year.

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There is a vast array of vibrant and well organised sporting clubs and groups across county Longford and you can be sure that the selection committee for the Longford Leader Sports Star Awards, in association with Longford Sports Partnership, will take note of all achievements, whether it is in Athletics, Basketball, Boxing, Canoeing, Community Games, Cricket, Cycling, Equestrian events, GAA (Gaelic Football & Hurling), Golf, Motor Sport, Rugby, Soccer, Swimming, Triathlon or Water Sports, into consideration when they sit down and complete their deliberations ahead of the gala awards dinner.

Also read: Longford Slashers ladies named Team of the Year as winners of 2022 Longford Leader Sports Star Awards revealed

Main photo caption: The winners of the 2023 Longford Leader Sport Star Awards, in association with Longford Sports Partnership. Front row l to r; Áine Murray (Equestrian), Jenny Mahon (Handball), Ann Gregg & Anne Casey (Golf), Fiona Gettings (Sportsperson of the Year Award winner 2023), Emma Brennan (Young Sportsperson of the Year), Michaela Hand (Soccer) and Kate Shannon (Ladies Football). Back; Liam Madden (Sports Ability Award), Ronan McNevin (Hall of Fame), Michael Flynn Clonguish Og U18 Gaelic Football (Team of The Year), Joe Shannon (Snooker), Yaw Appiah (Rugby), Cian McLoughlin (Shooting), Damien Monaghan (Club Volunteer of the Year) and John Fitzpatrick (Athletics) Picture: Shelley Corcoran

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