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Irish Times
01-05-2025
- Sport
- Irish Times
AIL awards: Dan Goggin named Division 1A player of season
The former Munster centre Dan Goggin has been named as the Division 1A player of the season at the annual Energia All-Ireland League awards after a superb first season with St Mary's College. Goggin helped the newly promoted club earn a home semi-final in their first season back in the top flight after a seven-year absence. As well as his big ball-carrying and try-scoring exploits in his customary position of inside centre, Goggin underlined his value when moving to number eight for his team's run-in. The Men's and Women's Coach of the Year Awards went to Quenton O'Neale of Old Belvedere, the runaway Division 1B champions, and Jason Moreton of Wicklow respectively. Eilís Cahill from UL Bohemian was awarded the Women's AIL Player of the Year to augment her match-winning in the last play of the final against Railway Union. READ MORE The other divisional players of the year awards went to Nenagh Ormond's Kevin O'Flaherty in 1B, Instonians' Bevan Prinsloo in 2A, Wanderers' Jamie Kavanagh in 2B and Midleton's JB Du Toit in 2C. The Energia Possibilities Award went to Lansdowne FC, who recovered from a difficult start to win the Bateman Cup in January, which in turn was the launching pad to their surge into the semi-finals, where they lost 17-15 away to eventual champions Clontarf. Young Munster's Cathal Quaid was awarded the Community Hero Award for 2025. Along with many other jobs within the club, Cathal is the minis coach to the under-8s, assistant secretary, and was pivotal in structuring a pathway for the under-21s team for next season. The Ireland Women's team head coach Scott Bemand and Women's Scrum Coach Denis Fogarty, along with the Ireland Men's and British & Irish Lions Assistant Coaches John Fogarty and Andrew Goodman, were among those in Bective Rangers clubhouse to announce the recipients of the Energia All-Ireland League awards. Awards & Winners: Energia All-Ireland League Women's Division Player of the Year 2024/25: Eilís Cahill, UL Bohemian Energia All-Ireland League Men's Division 1A Player of the Year 2024/25: Dan Goggin, St Mary's College Energia All-Ireland League Men's Division 1B Player of the Year 2024/25: Kevin O'Flaherty, Nenagh Ormond Energia All-Ireland League Men's Division 2A Player of the Year 2024/25: Bevan Prinsloo, Instonians Energia All-Ireland League Men's Division 2B Player of the Year 2024/25: Jamie Kavanagh, Wanderers Energia All-Ireland League Men's Division 2C Player of the Year 2024/25: JB Du Toit, Midleton Energia AIL Coach of the Year Awards Energia All-Ireland League Men's Division Coach of the Year 2024/25: Quenton O'Neale, Old Belvedere Energia All-Ireland League Women's Division Coach of the Year 2024/25: Jason Moreton, Wicklow Energia AIL Community Hero Award Cathal Quaid, Young Munster Energia AIL Referee of the Season Dan Carson Energia AIL Possibilities Award Lansdowne FC
RTÉ News
01-05-2025
- Sport
- RTÉ News
Dan Goggin and Eilís Cahill claim top All-Ireland League awards
Dan Goggin and Eilís Cahill claimed the top prizes at the Energia All-Ireland League awards on Thursday night. St Mary's College hybrid centre / back row Goggin was named Division 1A Men's Player of the Year, while UL Bohemians' final hero Cahill won the Women's Player of the year prize. The pair were presented with their awards at Thursday's ceremony at Bective Rangers FC. Former Munster centre Goggin was instrumental in his debut season for Mary's, taking the men's prize ahead of Conor Kelly from Clontarf, Jack Kelleher of Cork Con, and Lansdowne's Andy Marks. Having retired from professional rugby in 2024, the Limerick native pitched up at Templeville Road where he starred both in the centre and at number 8 over the course of the campaign. The Templeogue club narrowly missed out on a place in last Sunday's final after being beaten by Cork Constitution in the play-offs, but it was a remarkable season for Mark McHugh's side, who finished second in the table in their first season back in Division 1A. Cahill was named women's player of the year after capping off an incredible season by scoring the winning try for Bohs in Sunday's dramatic final against Railway Union. The tighthead prop was in lethal form for Fiona Hayes' side, scoring 18 tries in total which helped UL to a second AIL title in a row, and saw her pip Railway pair Caoimhe McCormack and Lindsay Peat, as well of Wicklow's Beth Roberts. Quenton O'Neale was named Men's Coach of the Season after guiding Old Belvedere back to Division 1A with a dominant 1B title success, winning 15 of their 18 games, while Wicklow's Jason Moreton was named coach of the Season in the Women's AIL. Women's Division Player of the Year: Eilís Cahill, UL Bohemian Men's Division 1A Player of the Year: Dan Goggin, St Mary's College Men's Division 1B Player of the Year: Kevin O'Flaherty, Nenagh Ormond Men's Division 2A Player of the Year: Bevan Prinsloo, Instonians Men's Division 2B Player of the Year: Jamie Kavanagh, Wanderers Men's Division 2C Player of the Year: JB Du Toit, Midleton Men's Division Coach of the Year: Quenton O'Neale, Old Belvedere Women's Division Coach of the Year: Jason Moreton, Wicklow AIL Community Hero Award: Cathal Quaid, Young Munster AIL Referee of the Season: Dan Carson AIL Possibilities Award: Lansdowne FC
Irish Independent
01-05-2025
- Sport
- Irish Independent
Dan Goggin and Eilís Cahill take home top player honours at Energia AIL awards
Dan Goggin was named Men's Division 1A Player of the Year after a standout debut season with St. Mary's College, where he impressed in both the 12 and 8 jerseys. In the women's game, UL Bohemian's Eilís Cahill earned the Division 1 Player of the Year title. A consistent performer all season, Cahill sealed her impact with a last-minute winning try in the final—her 19th try of the campaign. The awards were voted on by media members who regularly cover the AIL. Speaking at the ceremony, Gary Ryan, Managing Director of the title sponsors, said: 'On behalf of everyone at Energia, a massive congratulations to all of the Energia AIL Award winners for 2025. Your achievements both individually and collectively are a true reflection of the dedication and effort you've shown throughout the season. We're already looking ahead with excitement to the Energia AIL 2025/26 season and can't wait to see you back on the pitch.' This year's Energia 'Possibilities' Award was presented to Lansdowne FC. After a challenging start to the season, the club rallied to win the Energia All-Ireland Bateman Cup, a victory that sparked a strong run into the Division 1A semi-finals. Community contributions were also celebrated, with Young Munster's Cathal Quaid receiving the 2025 Community Hero Award. Quaid, who serves as U8s minis coach, assistant secretary, and a key figure in establishing a new U21s pathway, was recognised for his long-standing dedication to the club. The Community Hero Award, nominated by club members and league supporters, honours volunteers who have gone above and beyond in supporting their clubs both on and off the pitch. Reflecting on the awards, IRFU President Declan Madden stated: 'The 2024/25 season was a memorable one at club level, coming, as it did, for the IRFU's 150th anniversary. Club rugby plays a hugely important role in the fabric of rugby in Ireland and on behalf of the Irish Rugby Football Union (IRFU), I would like to congratulate the winners across all the divisions of the Energia All Ireland League for their efforts over the course of the season. ADVERTISEMENT "I would also like to thank Energia for their unwavering support of Irish rugby at all levels. Their commitment continues to play a vital role in raising the profile of the Club game right across the island of Ireland'. Energia AIL Player Awards Women's Division 1 Player of the Year 2024/25: Eilís Cahill, UL Bohemian Men's Division 1A Player of the Year 2024/25: Dan Goggin, St Mary's College Men's Division 1B Player of the Year 2024/25: Kevin O'Flaherty, Nenagh Ormond Men's Division 2A Player of the Year 2024/25: Bevan Prinsloo, Instonians Men's Division 2B Player of the Year 2024/25: Jamie Kavanagh, Wanderers Men's Division 2C Player of the Year 2024/25: JB Du Toit, Midleton Energia AIL Coach of the Year Awards Men's Division Coach of the Year 2024/25: Quenton O'Neale, Old Belvedere Women's Division Coach of the Year 2024/25: Jason Moreton, Wicklow Energia AIL Community Hero Award Cathal Quaid, Young Munster Energia AIL Referee of the Season Dan Carson Energia AIL Possibilities Award Lansdowne FC
Irish Examiner
01-05-2025
- Sport
- Irish Examiner
Dan Goggin and Eilís Cahill named AIL Players of the Year
Dan Goggin has been named Energia's Men's Division 1A AIL Player of the Year while Eilís Cahill name the Women's AIL Player of the Year for the 2024/25 season. St Mary's Goggins enjoyed a good season in his debut season while UL Bohemian's Cahill was a standout performer for her side throughout the season which culminated in scoring a last minute winning try in the final. The Energia Possibilities Awards went to Lansdowne FC. It was a tough start to the season Lansdowne won th Energia All Ireland Bateman Cup that galvanized the team after a near perfect second half of the season and demonstrated the power of possiblity. The Men's Coach of the Year award went to Old Bevedere's Quenton O'Neale with Wicklow's Jason Moreton collection the Women's Coach of the Year award. Clubs from across the country nominated members or volunteers that demonstrated exceptional commitment to their club and Young Munster's Cathal Quaid was awarded the Community Hero Award for 2025. Cathal is the minis coach with the U8s, assistant secretary and was pivotal in the structuring pathway for the U21 team for next season. Commenting on the Energia AIL Awards, Declan Madden, President of the IRFU said: 'The 2024/25 season was a memorable one at Club level, coming, as it did, for the IRFU's 150th anniversary. Club rugby plays a hugely important role in the fabric of rugby in Ireland and on behalf of the Irish Rugby Football Union (IRFU), I would like to congratulate the winners across all the divisions of the Energia All Ireland League for their efforts over the course of the season. "I would also like to thank Energia for their unwavering support of Irish rugby at all levels. Their commitment continues to play a vital role in raising the profile of the Club game right across the island of Ireland'. Women's Division Player of the Year: Eilís Cahill, UL Bohemian Men's Division 1A Player of the Year: Dan Goggin, St Mary's College Men's Division 1B Player of the Year: Kevin O'Flaherty, Nenagh Ormond Men's Division 2A Player of the Year: Bevan Prinsloo, Instonians Men's Division 2B Player of the Year: Jamie Kavanagh, Wanderers Men's Division 2C Player of the Year: JB Du Toit, Midleton Men's Division Coach of the Year: Quenton O'Neale, Old Belvedere Women's Division Coach of the Year: Jason Moreton, Wicklow Community Hero Award:,Cathal Quaid, Young Munster Referee of the Season: Dan Carson Possibilities Award:Lansdowne FC
