The specially commissioned kit for the 2024 Irish News Ulster All-Stars has been officially launched and the Irish News is delighted to welcome Kingsbridge Private Hospital group as title sponsor for this year’s event.
At the launch of the kit, the new design was modelled by 2023 Irish News All-Star winners Antrim hurler Paddy Burke, Antrim camog Caitrin Dobbin and Down footballer Natasha Ferris.
The new kit, which features the Kingsbridge Private Hospital logo, has once again been created by O’Neills Sportswear.
The awards will culminate in an evening of celebration on September 27, when the four winning teams will be revealed and the Player of the Year winners from each code announced.
This year, the event has moved to a brand new location – ICC Belfast. Moving to the largest purpose-built conference centre in the north marks another step forward in the rapid progress of the awards scheme.
Present at the launch of the kit was CEO Kingsbridge Private Hospital group, Mark Regan.
“We are delighted to continue to be involved with the Irish News Ulster All-Star Awards and this year announce our headline sponsorship having supported the sport locally for a number of years at both club and county levels,” he said.
“Our partnership with the Irish News Ulster All-Stars came about through our shared values in GAA – community, health and wellbeing, family and teamwork, all attributes we champion throughout our own organisation.
“Many of our staff members and their families are closely involved with GAA themselves.
“Some play, referee, coach, cheer on their children from the sidelines and use their medical skills to volunteer and support their local teams; whilst others specialise in performing surgery, sports physio and rehabilitation when required.
“It has been a real thrill to see the heights to which this event has grown in our local sporting calendar. I, and the Kingsbridge team, are very much looking forward to what will no doubt be a fantastic evening, showcasing, celebrating, and encouraging the immense GAA talent that we have here across camogie, hurling, ladies’ football, and men’s football.”
Kingsbridge Private Hospital group offers the latest technological advancements in private healthcare across hundreds of specialties, from orthopaedic to cosmetic surgery.
At the heart of Kingsbridge is the knowledge that a combination of clinical excellence, a calming environment and five-star hospitality creates a relaxing patient experience, resulting in a faster, more successful recovery.
Irish News Sports Editor, Paul McConville said: “The Irish News Ulster All-Stars is a chance for our readers to reward the top performers of the year across the four codes.
“Irish News readers share our passion for Gaelic Games and always respond in huge numbers when it comes to selecting the four teams.
“I have no doubt that, once again, this year will see them recognise the sportsmen and women who have excelled in their sports.
“We are delighted to have Kingsbridge Private Hospital Group as our title and kit sponsors this year and look forward to celebrating another year of exceptional performances on September 27 in our new home, ICC Belfast.”
The Irish News Ulster GAA All-Stars was established in 1995, with the aim of recognising the top footballers, hurlers and camogs.
Since 2020, Irish News readers have voted for All-Star teams in all four codes, men’s and ladies’ football, hurling and camogie. These are the only awards in Ireland honour male and female Gaelic Games athletes on the game night.
Irish News readers will be invited to choose their teams and Players of the Year in the coming weeks when voting is launched.
The 2024 awards are also proudly sponsored by O’Neills Sportwear, Louis Boyd Menswear, SPAR, Options Technology and TD Active Holidays.
