Katie Taylor has been named as the Irish Sportswoman of the Year 2012.
After winning gold at London 2012 and claiming her fourth consecutive world title in May, Taylor has been recognised for her out-standing achievements this year.
The Bray fighter was chosen from 12 nominees for the award, which is run by the Irish Times and the Irish Sports Council. Speaking after her win, Taylor said: “I’m honoured and delighted to be named the Irish Times/Irish Sports Council Sportswoman of the Year.
This has been an amazing year for me and for Irish women in sport and I would like to congratulate all the finalists in their respective fields who have excelled at major sporting events such as the 2012 London Olympics, the All Ireland Finals and The Grand National.
The other finalists such as Bethany Firth, Katie Walsh, Annalise Murphy, Fionnuala Britton, Stephanie Meadow and Rena Buckley have all played a part in gaining much needed recognition for females in sports.
It is wonderful to have an award like this as it recognizes Irish Sports women and the amazing achievements that have brought us all here today.
Also at the awards ceremony, Irish Olympic athlete and hockey player Maeve Kyle was given Lifetime Achievement Award.