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Local Women Sport Awards 2026

NOMINATIONS ARE CLOSED!
GALA EVENT SAT APRIL 11

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07593074190

Tickets now on sale

Terms & Conditions:
-no refunds
-no reselling tickets allow
-Ticket only event
-Tickets sold on a first come first served basis

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THEY’RE BACK!

The biggest and best women’s sports awards ceremony on the island of Ireland returns to the Europa Hotel on Saturday, April 11, with the fantastic Shandon Hotel, Donegal, as headline sponsor.
 
Put the date in your diary for the gala night of the year in women’s sport.
 
Our fourth annual localwomensport.com awards will are the only dedicated women in all-sports awards in the whole of the UK and Ireland and our night of the stars will honour inspirational women from various sporting fields, including football, hockey, camogie, LGFA, rugby, athletics and netball to name but a few.  
 
These star-studded awards are another ground breaker for Local Women Sport with the prestigious ceremony hosted by UTV sports personality, golf and hockey player, Ruth Gorman.
 

We are delighted to announce Shandon Hotel & Spa, Donegal as our headline sponsor for 2026. Their continued commitment to women’s sport makes them the perfect partner for this prestigious event.

The evening will once again be hosted by UTV sports personality, golfer, and international hockey player Ruth Gorman, ensuring a high-profile, star-studded celebration of women in sport.

Carolynne Murray, Director & General Manager of Shandon Hotel & Spa, Donegal, said:

“The Shandon Hotel & Spa has had a long-running association with women’s sport, sponsoring a number of teams and individual sportswomen over the years.

Female sports teams from Northern Ireland regularly use our fantastic facilities and location for group weekends and bonding sessions, taking advantage of our spa overlooking the beach at Marble Hill.

We are therefore delighted to be the title sponsor of the NI Local Women Sport Awards for 2026, demonstrating our commitment to promoting and enhancing female sport in the region.

We are proud and honoured to be involved and look forward to an evening dedicated to raising the profile of women in sport.”

Nominate Now

Nominations are now open across all award categories.

👉 Submit your nominations here:

Local Women Sport NI Awards 2026 – Nominate

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