The award itself, standing 14 inches high, is one of the most coveted, prestigious and sought-after accolades in Irish sport.

Setanta Ireland launched in early 2004 with the aim of offering a dedicated service to Irish sport.

Tony Sweeney, 81, Irish sports writer and historian, heart attack.

Despite only progressing to national journalism at the age of 46, he would become "the greatest and the best-loved Irish sports journalist of all".

The event was reported by many newspapers and websites including Extratime, a popular website dealing with Irish sport.

The park has also long been the premier home of Irish sports outside Ireland, as well as a local culture center, with concerts and dances.

"I think gaa (Irish sport) is a great way to keep fit as well as walking the dog and exercising before going to bed."

Irish sports commentator Eamonn Andrews made two appearances in 1957; his first was as a subject.

It has common roots with the Irish sport of Hurling.

But this fall in America's proudest home of Irish sports, the fighting has not ended with the games.