Jason Quigley gets his award tonight
BREAKING NEWS: World boxing silver medalist Jason Quigley was crowned the 2013 overall Donegal Sports Star at the annual awards function in the Mount Errigal on tonight.
The Finn Valley B.C. fighter got the nod ahead of other leading contenders including GAA star Michael Murphy, athlete Mark English, rugby players Larissa Muldoon and Nora Stapleton and martial arts champion Natalie McCarron.
Around 500 guests attended the awards ceremony, the county’s official annual sports awards and now in their 39th year.
Jason dedicated the award to his father Conor.
“He has been with me all the way and I want to dedicate this to him,” he said.
Earlier Jason Black got a standing ovation when he made wonderful speech telling kids to find their Everest and also paid a special tribute to coaches and mentors in sport.
He revealed how he had failed all his exams in school but always found his outlet through sport.
Other guests to be honoured on the day included GAA star Michael Murphy, hurling manager Ray Durack, rally brothers Declan and Brian Boyle and cyclist Philip Deignan.
Special guest John Delaney, CEO of the Football Association of Ireland said that Donegal held a special place in his heart.
He paid particular tribute to Killybegs soccer star and said he was an ideal role model for all young kids because of his professional approach and his manners.
That’s my boy. Jason celebrates with his dad Conor.