A massive congratulations to all our Adult and U18.5 Men’s and Women’s teams who were honoured at the Centenary Year Navan RFC Annual Awards, held on Friday 16th May at the Ardboyne Hotel.
It was a spectacular evening celebrating an exceptional year for Navan RFC, with all nine adult teams represented on the night. The atmosphere was electric as players, coaches, families, and supporters gathered to mark another milestone in the club’s proud history.
Incoming Club President for 2025/2026, Eddie Lyons, was on hand to present the awards and receive a special trophy presentation from the captains of each women's team.
Award Winners
U18.5 Boys
Most Valuable Player: Ciall Flynn- Player of the Year: Fionn Craik
U18.5 Girls
Players’ Player of the Year: Alex Connor- Player of the Year: Aoife White
- Hannah O’Dea Spirit of Rugby Award: Ciara Byrne
(Presented by Paul Beggy, U18.5 Girls Coach)
Youth Player of the Year – Alex Carter
U20s
Players’ Player of the Year: Declan O’Connor- Player of the Year: Max Shivmangal (collected by Bryan Russell)
J3s
Most Improved Player: Simon Kelly- Player of the Year in Memory of Dave McAteer: Brian Cooney (presented by Damian Dixon, collected by Tommy Geraghty)
J1s
Most Improved Player: Luke Dolan- Player of the Year: Andrew Beggy
Women’s Teams
Div 2 Players’ Player: Aine Castles (collected by her father)- Div 4 Players’ Player: Rachel Browne
- J2 Players’ Player: Niamh Lister (collected by Ellen Mennis)
- Young Player of the Year: Molly Egan
- Newcomer of the Year: Shona White
- Most Improved Player: Lauren Kelly
Trophy Presentations to Eddie Lyons from Team Captains:
Div 2 Cup: Aoife Ryan- Div 4 Cup: Rachel Browne
- U20s Cup: Emma Looby
Special Recognition
Jersey Presentation to Nour Khairy for earning her 100th Leinster League Cap with Navan RFC.
Senior Men
Young Player of the Year: Harry Waters- Player of the Year: Liam Carroll
Navan RFC Club Player of the Year (In Memory of Pete Hogan):
Aoife Ryan
(Aoife now joins her sister Sinead and husband Bernard Smyth in receiving this prestigious club honour.)
(Presented by Conor Ryan)
A Night to Remember
MC: Raymond Hannon- Photography: Joan Spillane
- Lighting & Sound: Higco Sound & Lighting
- Live Music: The Sandmen
- DJ: Tracey Hanby
A huge thank you to the organising committee – Sinead Hannon, Nour Khairy & Ray Hannon – for putting together a truly memorable celebration of Navan RFC’s 100th year.
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