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Niall Kelly, deputy editor of The42, accepting the inaugural Investec 20x20 Media Award on behalf of Eoin O'Callaghan, with judging panel chair, Anna Kessel and Michael Cullen, Investec CEO. Morgan Treacy/INPHO

Retelling of Anne O'Brien's incredible story takes inaugural 20x20 award

Eoin O’Callaghan’s piece on The42 has been recognised with a new prize aimed at rewarding coverage of women in sport.

THE42′S EOIN O’CALLAGHAN has won the inaugural Investec 20×20 Media Award for his piece on Anne O’Brien.

The Dublin-born footballer enjoyed a hugely successful career on the continent in the 1970s and ’80s. Her death in 2016 made headlines in Italy, France, Sweden and elsewhere as she was remembered for her many achievements on the pitch.

The new prize, part of the 20×20 campaign, has been established to recognise ‘excellence in Irish journalism focused on women in sport’.

“Anne O’Brien was dubbed ‘the greatest footballer you’ve never heard of’,” says Anna Kessel, judging panel chair.

“Eoin’s retelling of her story for 21st century readers seeks to redress that injustice, at the same time beautifully encapsulating why this women’s sports media prize is so vital – providing a platform to women’s sport stories that would otherwise be missed.”

Read Eoin’s piece on Anne O’Brien here> 

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    Nov 14th 2015, 8:35 AM

    Jim Beglin’s ‘I think we scored george’ comment will be up there with some of George’s best from Euro 88, Italia 90 etc.

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    Nov 14th 2015, 3:49 PM

    “yes, a sensational goal” the confused tone is brilliant

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    Nov 14th 2015, 4:22 AM

    Eamon is right

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    Nov 14th 2015, 10:51 AM

    Holohan was tripe last night. All the fuss over a very average player. Gives the ball away too much. As always Liam Brady is correct.

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    Nov 14th 2015, 3:40 AM

    More bullshite from the master of bullshitters

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    Nov 14th 2015, 7:44 AM

    Could be worse could be tv3! Happy land everybody’s mates!

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    Nov 14th 2015, 9:49 AM

    I’d like to see Brady play in the hole a little bit more with Wes comming on after with half hour left.

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    Nov 16th 2015, 1:43 PM

    Chippy?!

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    Nov 14th 2015, 4:59 PM

    He’ll defo start, only played for 60 mins. O’Neill was taking him off that early to make sure he’s ok for Monday

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