National award for Sligo hand admin Simon
SLIGO handball coach and administrator Simon Cavanagh will pick up his award later this month in Dublin having been named as the Sports Volunteer of the year for Sligo by the Federation of Irish Sport.
The awards celebrate the depth and breadth of volunteering in sporting communities nationwide.
Supported by the National Network of 29 Local Sports Partnerships, these dedicated volunteers will be celebrated at a national awards ceremony in Dublin on Thursday February, 29.
The 2023 Volunteers in Sport Awards have seen nominations from over 50 different sporting disciplines, highlighting the widespread impact of volunteering ranging from mass participation sports to new and emerging sports.
The 32 county awards will be presented, honouring outstanding volunteers from every corner of the country who have demonstrated commitment and dedication, serving as role models within their communities and inspiring others to get involved in sports volunteering.
“SURPRISED BUT
Simon Cavanagh, as Sligo Handball’s dedicated Children’s Officer trains the
DELIGHTED”
club’s juvenile members from seven years to 16 years of age on a twice-weekly Speaking to the basis. Weekender, Simon, 37, said he was “surprised but delighted” to be selected for the award, but quickly added: “I’m delighted for sure, but there are other people here in my area and others who would be equally deserving, I’m mindful of them too,” he said.
He said he was keen to thank some of those people who have helped him, his first thoughts going to the late Gerry Coleman from Curry who he described as a great friend and a great help in the world of handball.
He also co-ordinates the club’s weekly bingo, a vital fundraiser.
In addition to his role in Sligo as County Chairman, he is the administrator for Connacht handball, which means running Championships during the year.