The Carn Traders Association have hailed their first Community and Business Gala Awards night as a major success. A spokesperson for the group said they were "absolutely delighted" with the gala awards evening. "It was a night of celebration of Business and community and all Carndonagh has to offer that makes it such a fantastic place to work and live. "It was a night to enjoy what we all have achieved either as a Business, Employee, volunteer, voluntary Group or a sports group," the spokesperson said. Thanks to all our sponsors which made the night possible The lodge and Spa Landstown hotel Belfast. Bank of Ireland AIB Express food Services Neal Doherty jewellers home and giftware Buncrana Bottling Heineken Guinness Councillor Albert Doherty Donegal County Council. A Very Special thanks to Jimmy Stafford for performing the MC Duties, the Ballyliffin Lodge and Spa Hotel for the amazing venue, the food and service was brilliant. A special word of thanks to Madeline and her wonderful team. Special congratulations to all the nominees and to everyone that took time to vote for them all. Congratulations to all the winners . Sports club. Carndonagh GAA Volunteer The Late Josie Diver Service provider: The Village Kitchen Employee: Mr. Gary Mc Keague Voluntary group: Carndonagh Christmas Tree Retailer : Mark 2 Men’s wear Pub of the year : Sportmans Anyone wanting to join the Carndonagh Traders please contact the visit Carndonagh Office. Jimmy Stafford, MC at the Carndonagh Traders Business and Community Awards in the Ballyliffin Lodge Hotel on Saturday night last. PHOTOS: Clive Wasson.
Gallery: Carndonagh Business and Community Awards winners
Tina O'Donnell presents the Volunteer of the Year Award sponsored by Lansdown Hotel to Margaret Diver and Anne Diver collecting for the the late Josie Diver
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Grainne Gillen Inishowen Credit Union, Award Sponsor presents Sally Kelly, Carndonagh Christmas Tree Committee with The Charity / Community Group of the Year Award. Back from left are Eddie Doherty, Philip McLaughlin, Sean Tully, Oliver McLaughlin and Brian Sharkey.
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Davin Doherty, presents the Buncrana Bottling sponsored Eatery of the Year Award to the Diamond Cafey, from left are: Donna Hegarty, Tanya McLaughlin, Anne McLaughlin and Kievea McLaughlin
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Deirdre McGowan, AIB, Award Sponsor presents Garry McKeague, Mark 2 Menswear with the Employee of the Year Award