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Sports Awards Evening - Saturday 29th September 2007 |
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| The annual Sports Awards Evening was held in the Wilson Wright Hall on Saturday 29th September, beginning at 7.30pm. The occasion is a very important one in the school calendar, as it is the opportunity to recognise and reward those pupils who have made a significant or substantial contribution to sport in The King’s Hospital during the previous year. The event is now in its second year. The formalities were co-ordinated by the Head of Sport & Extra-Curricular activities, John Rafter. Prizes were given in a wide-spreading numbers of sports, illustrating the excellence of achievement, but also the variety achieved within the school. The prizes were awarded by the Chairman of the Board, Michael Brown. |
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| The Guest Speaker for the night was Alan Betson. |
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 | Alan Betson attended The King's Hospital from 1982-88 and now lives in Dunboyne with his family. Alan says that 'My Dad, David, was in the Army and was a keen amateur photographer and really gave me the impetus to start in photography.'
Alan was the photographer of the year in 2004 in the annual Press Photographers Association of Ireland Competition - a great honour and an indication of the combination of talent that work ethic that Alan possesses. |
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 | Click on the photograph of Alan to see his award winning portfolio from 2004. Here is a topical example from that collection ! |
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 | | Vasya Artemiev is tackled by Adam Deegan & Conor Donohoe during the Leinster Senior Cup Quarter-Final against Blackrock in February 2004 |
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| The Evening also involved the presentation of the annual ‘Hall of Fame’ Award to a Past Pupil who has achieved very notable standards in sport. The Award for 2007 was introduced by the Headmistress, Frances Hill. This year’s recipient was Robin Roe. Robin Roe attended The King's Hospital in Blackhall Place from 1941-47. |
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 | Robin Roe (on right) in action against England at Lansdowne Road in 1955. The match ended in a 6-6 draw ! |
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| The ceremony was very well attended by parents and staff, and tea was served afterwards in the Dining Hall, giving all an opportunity to mix and meet the prize-winners. |
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| HALL-COOPER TROPHY FOR SPORTSMANSHIP (BOYS) |
 | Felix Ross |
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| WHITESIDE TROPHY FOR SPORTSMANSHIP (GIRLS) |
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 | Pamela Hughes in action - Pamela was the joint winner of the Whiteside Trophy for Sportsmanship (Girls) with Sara Treacy |
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 | Sara Treacy in action - Sara was the joint winner of the Whiteside Trophy for Sportsmanship (Girls) with Pamela Hughes |
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RUGBY
Felix Ross Ireland & Leinster U-18
Sean Treacy USA U-19 |
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 | | Sean & Felix in their national colours ! |
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 | | Sean Treacy in action for the SCT XV during the season |
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