Munster Rugby Awards 2016

Munster Rugby have teamed up with Breakthrough Cancer Research for this year’s Munster Rugby Awards in association with the Irish Independent.

The awards take place at a lunchtime event on Friday May 13^th at the Clayton Hotel Silver Springs in Cork with the Irish Independent sponsoring the award for the fourth year running.

The annual event celebrates the best of Domestic and Professional rugby within the province, recognising both individual feats and those of clubs and schools on and off the field.   Eleven diverse categories will be honoured, ranging from Munster Rugby Player and Young Player of the Year through to emerging academy talent, women's player, referee, clubs and schools.
 
The event will culminate with the announcement of Munster Rugby’s Player of the Year which, as with previous seasons, will be decided by public vote.  Nominations will be revealed early next week after which supporters can cast their vote via the Irish Independent website.

Garrett Fitzgerald, CEO Munster Rugby said, “From grassroots through to our senior side is what Munster Rugby is all about so for the tenth year running we look forward to recognising those who have excelled in both the Professional and Domestic game.  Again I would like to thank the Irish Independent for their continued commitment to the awards.  We are also delighted to partner with Breakthrough Cancer Research this year and hope the funds raised and exposure garnered from the awards will hugely benefit the excellent work that they do.”
 
Orla Dolan, Director of Fundraising at Breakthrough Cancer Research, commented, “Breakthrough Cancer Research are thrilled to be chosen as Munster Rugby’s charity partner for their annual awards lunch.  Munster Rugby’s values of passion, ambition and excellence resonate strongly with us as we have to take on the seemingly impossible challenge of finding new ways to tackle the toughest cancers.  With the support of the Munster community, our team of scientists and doctors show the impossible is possible and we are proving it with multiple new treatments for people with cancer.  We are delighted to be part of this great event to support Munster pride and values.”

Geoff Lyons, Marketing Director, Independent News and Media, added, “We are pleased to mark our continued relationship with Munster Rugby in again sponsoring this year’s awards and look forward to celebrating the standout performers across all levels of rugby within the province.”

Event Package
Cost: €;65pp / €;650 per table of 10

• Pre-event drinks reception sponsored by Diageo.
• 3 Course Meal in Clayton Hotel Silver Springs.
• There will also be a raffle of Munster Rugby prizes on the day with all proceeds going to Breakthrough Cancer Research.

 
To book a place at this year's Munster Rugby Awards please contact Anthony Morrissey, Munster Rugby Sales Development Executive, M: 087-6202530, E: anthonymorrissey@munsterrugby.ie

For more information on the Breakthrough Cancer Research please click here or follow them on twitter: @BreakthroCancer
 
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