Radio Kerry big match commentator Tim Moynihan is certainly the man-of-the-moment as he clears space on his mantelpiece for two very prestigious awards.
The colourful and informative broadcaster was thrilled to be crowned Regional Sports Broadcaster of the Year at the annual IMRO awards ceremony on Friday night.
A rousing cheer filled the plush Lyrath Estate Hotel in Kilkenny when Tim stepped on to the podium to accept the accolade which was awarded following a series of brilliant match commentaries – during which he brought games to life – throughout the season.
And Tim will be back in the spotlight next weekend when he joins his colleague and friend, expert analyst Ambrose O’Donovan, to accept the 2023 Laochra Chiarraí award from the Kerry Association in Dublin at a black tie gala in the Louis Fitzgerald Hotel.
They were selected in recognition of the enormous contribution they have made to the lives of Kerry people at home and abroad, with their lively, informative, entertaining and passionate broadcasts of Kerry league and championship matches.
Radio Kerry swept the boards at the IMRO awards last night winning four gold awards, three silver and a bronze.
In addition to Tim Moynihan’s success, talented David Nelligan triumphed in the Gay Byrne Newcomer of the Year category while Elaine Kinsella, Niamh Daly and Alan Finn won the Short Feature award for their programme Heritage Hunters.
The Music Tree with JJ O’Shea, meanwhile, took gold in the Specialist Music Programme category.
Silver award winners were David Nelligan for his Short Feature The day the box was seen by Jackie Browne, Specialist Music Broadcaster JJ O’Shea and Radio Kerry also took silver in the Local Station of the Year category.
Radio Kerry’s weekend sports won bronze in the Regional Sport Programme category.
Newstalk was named Station of the Year, Clare FM was Local Station of the Year and Spin 1038 was Music Station of the Year.
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