Athea GAA club secretary Liz O'Sullivan has won the Munster and All-Ireland VHI Healthcare Club Person of the Year award for 2008. Since the her club's re-establishment in the late 1980's, O'Sullivan has been the focal point in driving the club forward and Athea has since become one of the most successful club's in the county. Along with the award, O'Sullivan has received a 750 euro holiday gift voucher, an engraved Louise Kennedy crystal bowl and a new set of jerseys for her club. The three other provincial candidates that were also in contention for the All-Ireland prize were Geraldine Heverin of the Kilkerrin/Clonberne club, representing Connacht, Sue Lillis of the Clontary club, representing Leinster, and Monaghan ladies footballer Niamh Kindlon, who was there on Ulster's behalf. Each of the provincial winners received an engraved Tipperary Crystal vase. Speaking at the ceremony in Dublin, Tony Sweeney, Director of Individual and Corporate Business of VHI Healthcare, lauded O'Sullivan for her massive contribution. "Without people like Liz giving their time so generously on a daily basis the Ladies football club scene would not be the success it is today," said McSweeney. "We at VHI Healthcare are delighted to have the opportunity to acknowledge the efforts of each of the provincial winners who play such an important part in clubs throughout the country." Tweet

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