The ceremony took place in The Helicon at Seamus Heaney HomePlace, Bellaghy, a special place that speaks of the life and literature of the award-winning poet, Seamus Heaney, and was hosted by the Chair of the Council, Councillor Córa Corry.
The evening recognised a wide range of success from the district, most notably in the fields of hockey, Gaelic football, camogie, hurling and clay target shooting. Guests at the reception also heard about success in piping and drumming, and in broadcasting.
Speaking at the awards evening, Council Chair, Councillor Corry said: “Time and time again when we hold our civic receptions, we are struck by the hard work that goes into each and every achievement that we honour – a recognition that acknowledges the depth of your commitment and enthusiasm for your activity or area of work. Tonight we acknowledge these attributes and in many cases, are giving much deserved and usually unsought recognition for success.”
9. Time to celebrate
Pictured at the Civic Awards are Áine McAllister (Derry and Ballinascreen), chosen as a member of the Irish News Ulster GAA All-Stars 2022 Camogie Team of the Year. Also pictured are Council Chair, Councillor Corry and nominating councillors, Councillor McFlynn and Councillor Kearney. Photo: contributed
10. Time to celebrate
Anna McDaid and Sinead McGuigan of St. Colm’s Draperstown, who were chosen as EOS IT Solutions Ulster Schools’ Camogie All-Stars for 2022 to 2023. Also pictured are Council Chair, Councillor Corry and nominating councillors, Councillor McFlynn and Councillor Kearney. Photo: contributed
11. Time to celebrate
Rachael Keenan and Amy-Rose Mulligan of St. Mary’s Magherafelt, who were chosen as EOS IT Solutions Ulster Schools’ Camogie All-Stars for 2022 to 2023. Also pictured are Council Chair, Councillor Corry and nominating councillors, Councillor McFlynn and Councillor Kearney. Photo: contributed