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Sportstar of the Year Awards 2019

Closing Date: Sunday December 15 2019

Sportstar of the Year Awards 2019
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The Irish Independent became the first to recognise sporting excellence with our Sportstar of the Week award way back in 1950.

The 2019 edition of our roll of honour is almost complete and now it’s time for our readers to choose who should be the Irish Independent Sportstar of the Year in association with The Croke Park Hotel.

Everyone who casts a vote in all four categories will be entered into a draw for a series of great prizes, including:

  • Tickets to the Cheltenham Festival on Wednesday, March 11th for 4 people.
  • Two tickets for All-Ireland football final plus overnight stay at The Croke Park Hotel on the night of the match.
  • Two tickets for All-Ireland hurling final plus an overnight stay at The Croke Park Hotel on the night of the match.
  • Two premium tickets for All-Ireland camogie final plus an overnight stay at The Croke Park Hotel on the night prior to the match.
  • Two premium tickets for All-Ireland ladies football final plus an overnight stay at The Croke Park Hotel on the night prior to the match.
  • Two tickets to the Irish Independent Sportstar of the year awards, with an overnight stay in the Croke Park Hotel.
  • Two tickets to Ireland's 2020 Six Nations home game against Scotland the Aviva Stadium, Saturday February 1st.
  • A dream trip for two to Washington DC, with flights compliments of Aer Lingus and accommodation for four nights in The Dupont Circle courtesy of The Doyle Collection.
  • A weekend for two in a Doyle Collection hotel in London, with return flights to London (flying into London Heathrow, London City or London Gatwick) compliments of Aer Lingus.
  • A trip for two to The River Lee Doyle Collection hotel in Cork.
  • Four tickets to Munster v Ospreys European Cup game in January 2020 (January 19th 2020) along with four post-match reception passes, along with (1signed jersey, a signed ball and a signed squad photograph).
  • A golden ticket to Irish Independent Park which entitles you and a guest to attend an event listed throughout 2020 at the stadium e.g 6 Nations Ireland U20s, Guinness PRO14, Lewis Capaldi, The Script, Dermot Kennedy & Picture This.

No cash alternatives will be offered and the Editor’s decision is final.

We want you to vote for the Sportstar of the Year, Young Sportstar of the Year, Team of the Year and the Sports Magic Moment of the Year.

You must choose your Sportstar of the Year from our Sportstar of the Week winners and the Young Sportstar of the Year from our list of nominees (below) along with The Team of the Year and the Magic Moment of the Year.

You must vote in all categories to be eligible for the prize draw.

The closing date is Monday, December 16.

 

Aer Lingus, Ireland’s only 4-Star airline now flies direct to 14 North American destinations from Ireland. From Dublin, Aer Lingus operates daily flights direct to Washington. Check out aerlingus.com for further information.

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The competition prizes are as follows and will be drawn at random; no cash alternatives and editors decision is final. Everyone who casts a vote in all four categories will be entered into a draw for a series of great prizes, including:

  • Tickets to the Cheltenham Festival on Wednesday, March 11th for 4 people.
  • Two tickets for All-Ireland football final plus overnight stay at The Croke Park Hotel on the night of the match.
  • Two tickets for All-Ireland hurling final plus an overnight stay at The Croke Park Hotel on the night of the match.
  • Two premium tickets for All-Ireland camogie final plus an overnight stay at The Croke Park Hotel on the night prior to the match.
  • Two premium tickets for All-Ireland ladies football final plus an overnight stay at The Croke Park Hotel on the night prior to the match.
  • Two tickets to the Irish Independent Sportstar of the year awards, with an overnight stay in the Croke Park Hotel.
  • One winner chosen will win a pair of tickets to Ireland v Scotland, Saturday, February 1st 2020.
  • A dream trip for two to Washington DC, with flights compliments of Aer Lingus and accommodation for four nights in The Dupont Circle courtesy of The Doyle Collection.
  • A weekend for two in a Doyle Collection hotel in London, with return flights to London Heathrow compliments of Aer Lingus.
  • A trip for two to The River Lee Doyle Collection hotel in Cork.
  • Four tickets to Munster v Ospreys European Cup game in January 2020 (January 19th 2020) along with four post-match reception passes, along with (1signed jersey, a signed ball and a signed squad photograph).
  • A golden ticket to Irish Independent park which entitles you and a guest to attend an event listed throughout 2020 at the stadium e.g. 6 Nations Ireland U20s, Guinness Pro 14, Lewis Capaldi, The Script, Dermot Kennedy & Picture This.

 

  1. To enter the competition, fill in your details and vote in the four different categories, if you do not vote in the four categories you will not be eligible to win a prize
  2. The competition runs from Saturday, November 15th to Monday, December 16th at 11.59pm.
  3. Winners will be notified by phone on Tuesday, December 17
  4. Trips to Washington & London, flights are subject to availability and travel excludes the months of July and August and may exclude key holiday periods such as Christmas and bank holidays etc. Baggage is included as part of the flight booking – 20kg/23kg baggage allowance per person depending on London/Washington, seat assignment is not included in the booking, valid for 12 months. The destination cannot be changed nor can the tickets be changed once issued.
  5. Tickets to Cheltenham for 4 people Wednesday, March 11th, access to the Horse & Groom, package includes morning coffee and breakfast bites, 3 course pub lunch, afternoon tea, selection of classic British cheeses, complimentary bar including house wines, spirits, beers and soft drinks.
  6. All entrants will receive an email after the event announcing the winners. Winner will be contacted in advance of this.
  7. Winner’s personal details may be passed to the Prize provider. This will be to arrange collection or delivery of your prize.

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