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19th December 2015
11:38pm GMT

Now, he prepares for the Olympics in 2016 on the crest of the wave.
Manager of the Year
Meanwhile, Northern Ireland manager, Michael O'Neill was named the RTÉ Sport Manager of the Year after a year which saw the Portadown native guide his team to a first ever European Championship finals by topping their Euro 2016 qualification group.
Hall of Fame award
Kilkenny legend Henry Shefflin was also awarded with the RTÉ/Sport Ireland Hall of Fame award for a career that saw 10 All-Ireland hurling titles return for the Cats with 11 All-Stars to boot.
Team of the Year
It was a fitting end to what has been an unprecedented year for Dundalk FC, too. Stephen Kenny's men were crowned team of the year after a public vote for a season that saw the Lilywhites win the double and entertain to no end.
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