The Steve Olohan Memorial Shield (Clubman of the Year)

This award was first made in 1986, a year after Steve tragically died. He had been playing football for Old Salvos at Roxbourne Park when he fell awkwardly and lost conciousness. He passed away a week later. 

 

Steve epitomised what Old Salvos are all about. A tremendous sense of fun coupled with a desire to win and skilful, his passing aged only 27 came as a massive shock to his many friends in Old Salvos. 

 

This is now the most prestigious award which can be given to an Old Salvo in a season, recognising the efforts of an individual, voted by the Club members at or around the Annual Club Dinner, who has made an exceptional contribution to the running of the Club during that season. Fittingly, the first award was to Tony McCormack, long standing Club Chairman and one of Steve's teachers at the Salvatorian College. 

 

Steve's father, Gerry, has regularly attended the Annual Club Dinner to present the shield. His eloquent, emotional words of remembrance, thanks for Steve's life and association with Old Salvos never fail to move a receptive audience.

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Winners: 

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2021 - 2022 James Smith

2020 - 2021 Joe Young

2019 - 2020

2018 - 2019 Paul Cummins

2017 - 2018 Paul Cummins

2016 - 2017 Liam Donoher

2015 - 2016 Michael Ivers

2014 - 2015 Paul Cummins
2013 - 2014 Joe Young

2012 - 2013 Peter Cregg

2011 - 2012 Eddy Dempsey
2010 - 2011 Paul Jordan
2009 - 2010 Not Awarded
2008 - 2009 Peter Snell
2007 - 2008 Paul Jordan
2006 - 2007 John Carroll
2005 - 2006 Andy Bradshaw & Peter Snell
2004 - 2005 John Carroll
2003 - 2004 Eddy Dempsey
2002 - 2003 Michael Ivers & Bob Cummings
2001 - 2002 Michael Ivers
2000 - 2001 Eddy Dempsey
1999 - 2000 Bob Cummings
1998 - 1999 Eddy Dempsey
1997 - 1998 Peter Snell
1996 - 1997 Peter Snell
1995 - 1996 Eugene Moriarty
1994 - 1995 Martin Reilly
1993 - 1994 John Carroll
1992 - 1993 Martin Reilly
1991 - 1992 John Carroll
1990 - 1991 Eddie Sharkey
1989 - 1990 Kevin Corbett
1988 - 1989 Steve O'Connor
1987 - 1988 Eddy Dempsey
1986 - 1987 Michael Liston
1985 - 1986 Tony McCormack

The Glenn Phaure Memorial Shield (Captain of the Year)

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It was said of Glenn that once he tackled you, you stayed tackled. Glenn went to the school in the 1950's and became one of Old Salvos most popular members, playing for many years including the 1st XI until his untimely death from cancer in his 40's. 

 

This award is presented in his memory to the captain who the committee considers has been the most effective that season - not just in achieving football success, but adhering to selection policy, quality of administration and promoting the spirit and long term success of the club. 

 

The awards dinner is often attended each year by one or more of Glenn's three children - Leo, Louis and Louise - who present the trophy in his memory. 

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Winners: 

2021 - 2022 Joe Young, Darren Butler, Robin Tidd (3rd XI)

2020 - 2021 James Smith / Sean O'Connor (1st XI)

2019 - 2020

2018 - 2019 Joe Young / Dan Forde 

2017 - 2018

2016 - 2017 Michael Cafferkey / Ryan Fortune (4th XI)

2015 - 2016 Michael Leonard (2nd XI)

2014 - 2015 Gerry Derry & Chris Derry (3rd XI)

2013 - 2014 Paul Cummins (5th XI)

2012 - 2013 Robin Tidd (1st XI)

2011 - 2012 Robin Tidd (1st XI)
2010 - 2011 Joe Young (2nd XI)
2009 - 2010 Barney Jennings / Steve Forde (6th XI)
2008 - 2009 Stewart Minors (1st XI)
2007 - 2008 Simon Millar (5th XI)
2006 - 2007 Kevin Dobson (1st XI)
2005 - 2006 Steve McManus (6th XI)
2004 - 2005 Sean McGreal (8th XI)
2003 - 2004 Andy Bradshaw / Eddie McGillycuddy
2002 - 2003 John Rowan
2001 - 2002 Dave Shelvey
2000 - 2001 Darren Argyle (1st XI)
1999 - 2000 Gareth Jeremiah (2nd XI)
1998 - 1999 Paul Latimer
1997 - 1998 Eugene Moriarty (1st XI)
1996 - 1997 Martin Coughlan (2nd XI)
1995 - 1996 Andy Harrington
1994 - 1995 Jason Moran & Bob Cummings

The Sean Rickard Memorial Trophy (Young Member of the year)

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Sean was a young man of great character and potential, who passed away following being hit by a car on his way home, having played for Old Salvos that fateful Saturday afternoon.

 

A tragic loss to family and friends at only 23, the trophy was donated by the Callanan family for the Club to honour Sean's memory. 

 

This award is presented to the player under 23, who the captains consider to have the potential to be not just a strong player in the years to come but who also embodies the spirit of the club. Many of those  who have received this award have gone on to play 1st XI football and remained with the club for many years.

 

The trophy is regularly presented by Gerry Callanan, Sean's cousin who donated the award, and/or Tom Rickard his eldest brother. 

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Winners:

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2021 - 2022 Nathan Cummins

2020 - 2021 Jack Curd

2019 - 2020 

2018 - 2019 Jamie Murphy

2017 - 2018

2016 - 2017 Fraser Beckles

2015 - 2016 James Disspain

2014 - 2015 John Wickham

2013 - 2014

2012 - 2013

2011 - 2012

2010 - 2011 Aaron Lawson
2009 - 2010 Declan Calvey
2008 - 2009 Jack McCall
2007 - 2008 Jack O'Connor
2006 - 2007 Eamonn Hannigan
2005 - 2006 Niall Farmer
2004 - 2005
2003 - 2004 Kevin Hannigan
2002 - 2003
2001 - 2002 Leo Harrington
2000 - 2001 Andy Rowe
1999 - 2000 Oliver Jackson
1998 - 1999 Paul De Rosarieux
1997 - 1998 James Hemmings
1996 - 1997 Liam Fitzgerald
1995 - 1996
1994 - 1995 Tom Payne
1993 - 1994 Jake Harrington
1992 - 1993
1991 - 1992 Kieron O'Connor

The Frank O'Connor & Bruno Castagnetti Memorial Trophy

(Players Player of the year)

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In the space of a few months, the club lost two of its members. From different age groups, but equally committed to the club and ever popular members. 

 

Frank had battled cancer for some time before his passing. He was a long standing member and one of those every club relies upon to turn his hand to anything to help; whether playing, captain, committee member or filling in for a missing referee, he always had the club's best interest at heart.  

 

Bruno was only 34 when he passed away following diagnosis wirth a brain tumour. A 1st XI player for many years, Bruno combined strength and tactical awareness - he won many tackles with those telescopic legs!  

 

The awards dinner is regularly attended by Frank's widow, Jenny, and Bruno's widow, Sarah Abrahams. 

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The award is presented to the player who received the most man of the match awards as voted by each team immediately after each game. 

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Winners: 

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2021- 2022  Gerry Gallen, Frazer Beckles, John Hamlin (shared)

2020 - 2021 Mitch Tearle

2019 - 2020

2018 - 2019 Alfie Carruso

2017 - 2018

2016 - 2017 Aaron Lawson

2015 - 2016 Alfie Carruso

2014 - 2015 Aido Dowling

2013 - 2014

2012 - 2013

2011 - 2012
2010 - 2011 Enda Gallagher
2009 - 2010 Tom McGillycuddy
2008 - 2009 Tom McGillycuddy
2007 - 2008 Paul Hinds
2006 - 2007 Kieron O'Connor
2005 - 2006 Phil Welsh
2004 - 2005 Liam Donoher
2003 - 2004 Joe Coulson
2002 - 2003 Danny Whelan
2001 - 2002 James Earley
2000 - 2001 Michael Ivers
1999 - 2000 Mark Smith

 

The Tom Kavanagh Memorial Shield (Significant Contribution)

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Tom Kavanagh was a rare being. A committed player for three decades, including many appearances for the 1st XI, Tom was also a perfectionist who sought perfection from others too.

 

A man of principle, he could often be found debating the rights and wrongs of any subject late into the evening. He famously once paid his subs on the spot at an AGM when it was pointed out that he had not done so and was not therefore entitled to an opinion!

 

The award was donated by John Regan and Jim Locke, long standing friends and fellow members who had spent much time with Tom over many years and is awarded by the committee to someone or a group who have made a significant contribution outside the normal running of the Club. 

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Winners: 

2021 - 2022 Ruairi O'Connor

2020 - 2021 Eddy Dempsey

2019 - 2020 

2018 - 2019 James Smith

2017 - 2018

2016 - 2017 Dan Forde

2015 - 2016 Liam Donoher

2014 - 2015 Nick Durnian

2013 - 2014 Martin Stewart 

2012 - 2013 

2011 - 2012 Kevin McLoughlin
2010 - 2011 Gerry Derry, Vinny Lawson & Michael Gibbons