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15/05/2007
Healy awarded Writers Association accolade
Northern Ireland and Leeds striker David Healy has been named International Personality of the Year at an awards ceremony yesterday.
Healy received the accolade, ahead of Stephen Craigan and Jonny Evans, at the Harp-sponsored Northern Ireland Football Writers Association’s awards ceremony at the Europa Hotel.
The 28-year-old is the record-holder with 27 goals out of 56 matches in his International career.
Meanwhile, Linfield boss David Jeffrey celebrated after being named manager of the year, after leading his side to an Irish league and Cup double.
Veteran Crusaders footballer Jeff Spiers also received a special Merit Award and young player of the year prize went to Celtic-bound striker Mark McAllister, of Dungannon Swifts.
(JM/KMcA)
Healy received the accolade, ahead of Stephen Craigan and Jonny Evans, at the Harp-sponsored Northern Ireland Football Writers Association’s awards ceremony at the Europa Hotel.
The 28-year-old is the record-holder with 27 goals out of 56 matches in his International career.
Meanwhile, Linfield boss David Jeffrey celebrated after being named manager of the year, after leading his side to an Irish league and Cup double.
Veteran Crusaders footballer Jeff Spiers also received a special Merit Award and young player of the year prize went to Celtic-bound striker Mark McAllister, of Dungannon Swifts.
(JM/KMcA)
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