The annual presentation was held on Friday 20th November in the Derry City F.C Social Club, Crawford Square, special guest was Eamon Quigley from Amelia Earhart who set the local record last season from France, timed a bird on the day in all the races from France, NIPA Old Bird Derby St Malo, Kings Cup from Saint Allouestre and finally the INFC Friendship Nat from Quimper.
The son and grandson of the late John McGroarty prested the family\'s Memorial Trophy to Maiden City Secretary Pat Mc Laughlin. In 2015, the first year to be competed for, the winner was John\'s life-long friend and colleague Martin Healy. The major award winner was again Pat McLaughlin.
Many thanks to the Guest of Honour Eamon Quigley for presenting the prizes and to the staff and management of the Derry City FC Social Club. PS. we promise not to leave Sean and Jimmy behind next year.
Pat McLaughlin – Mullingar (2) YB, Roscrea (3) YB, Fermoy (1) YB, Fermoy (2) YB, Rosscarbery YB Nat, Tullamore (1) OB, Roscrea (1) OB, Rosscarbery Yearling Cock Nat and Top YB/Top OB Prize-winner.
P & M Healy – Roscrea (2) YB, Rosscarbery OB Nat, Talbenny OB, Sennen Cove Classic, Longest Channel Race Trophy, McGroaty Trophy CCA.
R & G Martin – Roscrea (1) YB, Pilmore Beach OB.
T Rodgers – Mullingar (1) YB, Tullamore (2) OB.
Concannon Bros – Roscrea (2) OB, Bude OB.
McGettigan Bros – Corrin OB, Coyle Bros – Fermoy 5B Championship OB, S McGrotty Rosscarbery Yearling Hen Nat, R Lyle – Rosscarbery (2) OB, J Boyle – Tullamore (1)YB.
Officials and winners attending the presentation for Maiden City.
The son and grandson of the late John McGroarty presenting the family\\\'s memorial trophy to Maiden City Secretary Pat McLaughlin.
In 2015, the first year to be competed for, the winner was John\\\'s life-long friend and colleague Martin Healy.
Special guest Eamon Quigley (l) presents Top Prize-winner award
to Pat McLaughlin at Maiden City.
Martin Healy, Maiden City
J Boyle, Maiden City
Concannon Bros, Maiden City
McGettigan Bros, Maiden City
R & G Martin, Maiden City
Coyle Bros, Maiden City
Sean McGrotty, Maiden City