Two Avondhu sporting heroes are celebrating having been recognised in the annual RTE Sports Awards for their exceptional 2020 success. 

Ardpatrick teenager and mountain bike downhill champ Oisin O’Callaghan and Galbally man and Limerick GAA manager John Kiely, both received gongs at the event, held over the weekend online. 

The star studded event saw Katie Taylor scoop Sport Person of the Year but Oisin took home Young Sportsperson of the Year following his junior world championship victory. 

John Kiely won Manager of the Year and also joined with Limerick hurlers to take the Team of the Year award. 

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