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06 Sept 2025

Huge congratulations: Longford lady honoured as top player at Champions Ball in Embassy of Ireland, Saudi Arabia

Former St Helen's and Longford star Orla Noonan presented with LGFA Middle East Player of the Championship Award

Huge congratulations: Longford lady honoured as top player at Champions Ball in Embassy of Ireland, Saudi Arabia

LGFA Middle East Player of the Championship Award Orla Noonan with Tom Carr and Michael Brennan Picture: Facebook Naomh Alee Riyadh Gaa

Former St Helen's and Longford ladies football star Orla Noonan has been presented with the LGFA Middle East Player of the Championship Award for 2025.

Delighted Orla accepted the trophy from Dublin All-Ireland medal and All Star winner Tom Carr and Club Chairperson Michael Brennan at the Naomh Alee GAA Annual Reunion & Champions Ball in Saudi Arabia.

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Naomh Alee is the longest established GAA Club in the Middle East and the ball took place at the Embassy of Ireland, Riyadh last Friday, May 9. 

Also highly commended for the Player of the Year accolade were Megan Moynagh (Cavan), Ellen McGibbon (Antrim), Laura Sullivan (Wales) and Orla Hayes (Waterford).

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