We are very proud of every player, coach, and volunteer who represented the club this season. At our awards ceremony this year, we had the opportunity to highlight a number of players and volunteers who have gone above and beyond on and off the pitch not only this season but over the last number of years.
Mens’s 1XV
Player of the Year: Fiachra Tuckey
Players’ Player: Ciaran Rutherford
Young player: Max Lennon
Breakthrough Player: Ryan Reid
Women’s 1XV
Player of the Year: Aoife Brennan
Players’ Player: Sydney Sterio
Young Player: Molly Whately
Breakthrough Player: Sarah Mollahan
Men’s 2XV
Player of the Year: Callum McManus
Players’ Player: Alesandro Farrell
Young Player: Jack Quinlan
Breakthrough Player: Jerry Ahern
Women’s 2XV
Player of the Year: Ellen Coleman
Players’ Player: Shayla Hollywood
Young Player: Caitlin Bernard
Breakthrough Player: Jessica Bissett
U18 Boys
Player of the Year: Senan Williams
Players’ Player: Hugh Hegarty
MIF: Logan Bisset
MIB: Hamiz Olaosebikan
AB U18
Player of the Year: Orla Skerrett
Players’ Player: Lucy Byrne
MIF: Sophie Cox
MIB: Emily Byrne
U16 Boys
Player of the Year: Avein Douglas Sauler
Players’ Player: Andrew Cluskey
MIF: Noah Reid
MIB: Shane Martin
AB U16
Player of the Year: Elspeth Douglas
Players’ Player: Islagh Hollywood
MIF: Amelia Nolan
MIB: Erin Birch
U14 Boys
Player of the Year: Adam Quigley
Players’ Player: Max Clear
MIF: Darragh O’Brien
MIB: Aaron Brannigan
AB U14
Player of the Year: Elysa La Sclotur
Players’ Player: Elysa La Sclotur
MIF: Abby O’Boyle
MIB: Hailey Morris
U13 Boys
Player of the Year: James Ryan
Players’ Player: Charlie Morgan
MIF: Ruadháin Ferguson
MIB: Alex Donnelly
This year we also introduced the Mini Coach of the Year Award and the Youth Coach of the Year Award.
Coaches play an incredibly important role in youth sport, giving countless hours of their time each week to help young players learn, develop, and enjoy the game. From organising training sessions and preparing for matches to encouraging players and creating positive environments, the effort and commitment involved often goes far beyond what many people see.
At Balbriggan RFC, we wanted to shine a light on both the importance of coaches and the huge amount of time and energy they dedicate to supporting young players throughout the season. Their work helps shape not only better athletes, but also more confident, resilient, and team-oriented young people.
Mini Coach of the Year
Joclyn Curtis
Youth Coach of the Year
Darren McGhee
Our President’s Award – Malachy ‘Mal’ Malone
The President’s Award recognises an individual who has consistently gone above and beyond what is asked of them in service to the club. It is awarded in recognition of years of dedication, hard work, and commitment to developing Balbriggan RFC both on and off the pitch.
Through their involvement across Minis, Youths, and Adult rugby, they have played a vital role in supporting players and coaches at every level of the club.
Just as importantly, they have helped foster a culture of inclusion, positivity, and togetherness, building strong relationships throughout the wider club community. Their contribution, leadership, and unwavering support embody the very best values of Balbriggan RFC.
‘Mal’ encapsulates all of those traits, having worked tirelessly for years to ensure the club continued to head in the right direction.