The 2020 Gaelic Writers Association Award winners have been named and this years list includes a very strong Tipperary element.
The awards which are presented in association with SKY Sports, are in recognition of each recipients contribution to the GAA and are seen as very prestigious accolades.
Tipperary has always produced officials of a very high standard and former County Board PRO Joe Bracken epitomized that trait throughout his tenure. Joe brought the role to a new level and therefore it is no surprise that he has been chosen as the 2020 PRO of the year award winner. The Moycarkey Borris club man who’s weekly GAA Scene article was a fountain of information and detail, also coordinated the Premier County’s media affairs with great competence and efficiency over the course of his five year term of office. Joe has risen the bar and set a very high standard for those who follow him.
The Football Personality of the Year Award went to Tipperary Senior Football Manager David Power, who masterminded his native Tipperary’s first Munster football title win in 85 years.
David previously guided the Tipperary minor footballers to All-Ireland glory in 2011 – just the county’s second national title at that level – and to back-to-back Munster titles the following year.
The Kilsheelan man also managed the Tipp under-21s and had a spell as Wexford senior football boss.
Congratulations to both Joe and David who are most deserving of these prestigious awards That illustrate the high regard in which they are held by those who write about our games on a daily basis.
By Jonathan Cullen Sat 15th May
