The GAA McNamee awards took place recently at Croke Park. The GAA McNamee Awards recognises excellence in the areas of communications and media named after the late Pádraig McNamee, former President of the GAA, Chairman of the GAA Commission (1969-1971) and member of RTÉ authority.
Our very own Donal McAnallen picked up an award at the event, 2012 Best GAA Publication Award for his publication The Cups that Cheered; A History of the Sigerson, Fitzgibbon and Higher Education Gaelic Games.
2012 Best GAA Publication Award – ‘The Cups that Cheered; A History of the Sigerson, Fitzgibbon and Higher Education Gaelic Games’ By Donal McAnallen
An excellently researched publication, for the first time ever Donal McAnallen’s book provides a comprehensive insight to the importance of third level competitions and the vibrancy of the GAA in this sector over a prolonged period.
It shows the players – both famous and those less known – in an excellent light for the role they played in establishing these competitions and the exercise is further embellished by some of the stories and insight provided away from the field of play.
We would like to take this opportunity to Congratulate Donal on this marvellous achievement. Below is a photo of Donal being presented with the 2012 Best GAA Publication Award by GAA President Liam Ó Néill.
