Local athletes in contention for national awards

Róisín Ní Riain arrives back to Ireland after her swimming success in Manchester. Photo: Tyler Miller.

THERE are two local athletes in the running for Her Sport Awards, which recognise the magnificent achievement of so many leading performers across 2023.

World Para Swimming Champion Róisín Ní Ríain of Drombanna is short-listed for Young Athlete of the Year, while Olympian Sarah Lavin is among those in the running for Personality of the Year.

Limerick athlete Sarah Lavin. Photo: Sam Barnes.

To find out more about the Her Sport Awards, or to vote for your favourite athlete, visit awards.hersport.ie.

The Awards Function takes place at UCD Astra Hall on January 27, and voting closes on January 19.

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