The event showcases and celebrated the achievements of community groups, volunteers, employees, sports clubs and businesses and a great night was had by all.
There were eight categories on the night, with the winners as follows:
Volunteer of the Year as won by Margaret McLaughlin, Carndonagh St. Vincent De Paul.
Community Group of the Year was won by Lifeline Inishowen
Pub of the Year was The Sportsman’s Inn
Employee of the Year was won by Gary Mc Keague.
Retailer of the Year was won by Deirdre’s @ the Diamond
Sports Club of the Year was Inishowen Rugby Club
Service Provider of the Year was won by The Village Kitchen.
Carndonagh Traders Association issued a huge congratulations to all the winners, as well as a ‘massive’ thank you to their sponsors on the night, who were: 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.
They also issued thanks to all the businesses that donated prizes and vouchers for the draw .
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Andrea Porter, Deirdre Bradley and Tina O'Donnell at the Carndonagh Traders Association Business and Community Awards in Ballyliffen Lodge Hotel on Saturday night last. Photo Clive Wasson Photo: Clive Wasson
30. Sharon McDaid, Silver Birch Gallery & Studio presenting the Eatery of the Year Award to Maria Simpson, Simpsons Bar and Resturant at the Carndonagh Traders Association Business and Community Awards in Ballyliffen Lodge Hotel on Saturday night last. Photo Clive Wasson
Sharon McDaid, Silver Birch Gallery & Studio presenting the Eatery of the Year Award to Maria Simpson, Simpsons Bar and Resturant at the Carndonagh Traders Association Business and Community Awards in Ballyliffen Lodge Hotel on Saturday night last. Photo Clive Wasson Photo: Clive Wasson