The Carndonagh Traders Association hosted their second annual Carndonagh Business & Community Awards Gala on Saturday, April 27th at the Ballyliffin Lodge & Spa.
The awards ceremony celebrated the many businesses, charities, and community groups that contribute to the heart and soul of Carndonagh.
MCed by Highland Radio’s Jimmy Stafford with entertainment provided by the Ryan Turner Band and DJ Scotty, it was a night celebrating the businesses and individuals who make Carndonagh a special place to live, work, shop, and socialize.
Community members and the Carndonagh diaspora cast their votes online to show appreciation for the businesses and service providers who go the extra mile to make Carndonagh a welcoming and enjoyable place.
Recognition was also given to the tireless efforts of volunteers who dedicate their time to local sports clubs and community groups.
This year’s winners are:
- Volunteer of the Year: Margaret Mc Laughlin (Carndonagh SVP)
- Community Group of the Year: Lifeline Inishowen
- Pub of the Year: The Sportsman’s Inn
- Employee of the Year: Gary Mc Keague
- Retailer of the Year: Deirdre’s @ the Diamond
- Sports Club of the Year: Inishowen Rugby Club
- Service Provider of the Year: The Village Kitchen
Cllr. Martin McDermott, presenting the Volunteeer of the Year Award to Deborah Shiels who received it for Margaret McLaughlin SVP Carndonagh at the Carndonagh Traders Association Business and Community Awards in Ballyliffin Lodge Hotel on Saturday night last. Photo Clive Wasson
Charity / Community Group of the Year presented by Elaine McSparron, Dohertys Supervalu Sponsor, to Mary Doherty and Mary Barr, Lifeline Inishowen at the Carndonagh Traders Association Business and Community Awards in Ballyliffin Lodge Hotel on Saturday night last. Photo Clive Wasson
Deirdre Bradley, Deiridre’s @TheDiamond, Sponsor presents The Pub of the Year award to Mary McLaughlin and Martin McLaughlin, The Sportsmans Inn at the Carndonagh Traders Association Business and Community Awards in Ballyliffin Lodge Hotel on Saturday night last. Photo Clive Wasson
Orla Devine, Bank Of Ireland presents Employee of the Year Award won by Gary McKeague and accepted by Diane Magee at the Carndonagh Traders Association Business and Community Awards in Ballyliffin Lodge Hotel on Saturday night last. Photo Clive Wasson
Deirdre McGowan, AIB Carndonagh, presents the Retailer of the Year Award to Deirdre’s @The Diamond Deirdre Bradley accompanied by Rachel Bradley (left) and Sarah Bromley (right) at the Carndonagh Traders Association Business and Community Awards in Ballyliffin Lodge Hotel on Saturday night last. Photo Clive Wasson
Sports Club of the Year Winner, Inishowen Rugby Club represented by Ann Scott receives the trophy from Madeline McLaughlin, Ballyliffin Lodge, Sponsor at the Carndonagh Traders Association Business and Community Awards in Ballyliffin Lodge Hotel on Saturday night last. Photo Clive Wasson
Service Providers of the Year The Village Kitchen celebrate their award at the Carndonagh Traders Association Business and Community Awards in Ballyliffin Lodge Hotel on Saturday night last. Photo Clive Wasson
The Carndonagh Traders Association extends their congratulations to all the winners and expresses their gratitude to the sponsors who made the event possible: Welditz, Kelly’s Service Station, Bank of Ireland, AIB, Donegal County Council, Ballyliffin Lodge and Spa, Sharon Mc Daid Contemporary Irish Art, and Doherty’s SuperValu. A special thank you also goes out to all the businesses that donated prizes and vouchers for the event’s draw.
See more photos from the evening here, by photographer Clive Wasson:
Davin Doherty, Deridre Bradley, Chairperson and Elaine McColgan, Committee members at the Carndonagh Traders Association Business and Community Awards in Ballyliffin Lodge Hotel on Saturday night last. Photo Clive Wasson
Jimmy Stafford, MC at the Carndonagh Traders Association Business and Community Awards in Ballyliffin Lodge Hotel on Saturday night last. Photo Clive Wasson
Treas Jenkins, Martin McDermott, Sheila McDermott and Mary Doherty at the Carndonagh Traders Association Business and Community Awards in Ballyliffin Lodge Hotel on Saturday night last. Photo Clive Wasson
Maggie McCloskey, Jennifer Gallagher, Edel Byrna, Tina Gallagher and Jenine Doehrty, Village Kitchen at the Carndonagh Traders Association Business and Community Awards in Ballyliffin Lodge Hotel on Saturday night last. Photo Clive Wasson
AIB Bank and Butterbean Resturant at the Carndonagh Traders Association Business and Community Awards in Ballyliffin Lodge Hotel on Saturday night last. Photo Clive Wasson
Nicole Donaghy, Joanne Tait, Enda McBride, Helen McLaughlin and Michaela Nelson McBride Chipvan at the Carndonagh Traders Association Business and Community Awards in Ballyliffin Lodge Hotel on Saturday night last. Photo Clive Wasson
Anne Scott, Elaine McColgan, Marty McColgan and Sarah Bromley at the Carndonagh Traders Association Business and Community Awards in Ballyliffin Lodge Hotel on Saturday night last. Photo Clive Wasson
Michael Curran and Robert Muir at the Carndonagh Traders Association Business and Community Awards in Ballyliffin Lodge Hotel on Saturday night last. Photo Clive Wasson
Andrea Porter, Deirdre Bradley and Tina O’Donnell at the Carndonagh Traders Association Business and Community Awards in Ballyliffin Lodge Hotel on Saturday night last. Photo Clive Wasson
Inish Eye Care Opticians at the Carndonagh Traders Association Business and Community Awards in Ballyliffin Lodge Hotel on Saturday night last. Photo Clive Wasson
Liam Farren, Anne Marie Breslin, Maria Simpson, Monica Simpson and James McCloskey at the Carndonagh Traders Association Business and Community Awards in Ballyliffin Lodge Hotel on Saturday night last. Photo Clive Wasson