The rising stars of rowing, soccer and athletics receive prestigious Evening Echo awardsTHREE of Cork’s rising stars were yesterday honoured at The Ambassador Hotel by the Evening Echo. Nathalie O’Brien, Phil Healy and Margaret Cremen were selected as the first quarter winners as the prestigious Evening Echo Ladies Sports Star Awards rolls into its 12th year. Picture: Eóin Noonan/SportsfileSprinter Phil Healy has set personal bests in the 200-metre and 400-metre events since a move to train and attend college in Waterford. Picture: Larry Cummins“We’re very fortunate in the Evening Echo to cover the best athletes in the country,” said John McHale. “Inevitably if you’re the best in Cork then you’re the best in Ireland as well, and often the world.

Source: Evening echo April 19, 2018 09:56 UTC