The William Keown Trust

Highlighting The Achievements And Promoting The Dignity Of People With Disabilities

The Ironside Cup          

Clarence Jordan of Beragh

Clarence who suffers from spina bifida and has no voluntary movement from the waist down is an exceptionally brave young man .  He recently had a long spell in hospital away from his family and friends but coped admirably with the separation.  He was a model patient and showed great courage in dealing with this major disruption in his life.  Since staring Omagh College of Further Education in December, where he is   completing two modules, Clarence’s confidence, together with his  speech and life skills, has vastly improved. 

Clarence has many hobbies, he enjoys going to the Boys Brigade, playing basketball, reading books, watching television, listening to music and using his computer. He is a very caring young many and is very concerned about his family; since his mother’s recent illness he has make a great effort to be independent, dressing himself and undertaking tasks such as emptying the bin, tidying up and getting everyone to help at home.  He shows great empathy for his mother in her position as a lone parent, he feels strongly that she should be given help to allow her a period each week to have time on her own or to meet friends.  Clarence is a pleasure to know and a wonderful ambassador for his peers. 

The C E Stevenson Cup

Dylan Doherty of Strabane

Although  Dylan is confined to a wheelchair  he still, as much as possible, joins in  school activities with his peers.  He has bravely borne the pain of many medical procedures and operations, the discomfort of physiotherapy, heavy steroid medication and the daily frustration of learning to cope with a wheelchair at a young age.    Dylan is a keen water enthusiast  and has received certificates for his swimming prowess  as well as for his skills in computers, sports and music.   He is an avid Liverpool supporter and would like to travel to Anfield to see them play and to meet the players.  Dylan takes part in the out door games of his friends by being time-keeper, score-keeper or referee.  When he gets his new powered chair he feels he will be more independent and not need a carer at all times.  Dylan is a good humoured sociable young  man    who has a great sense of fun and amusement.  

The J B Docherty Shield

Jared Kennedy of  Comber

Jared who was born prematurely weighing less than 3lb was diagnosed with cerebral palsy when he was one year old.  He has shown great courage by achieving so much whilst living and coping with his condition.  Jared has been selected to soccer for Northern Ireland Cerebral Palsy Squad and has used his skills and abilities to help others by gaining a number of coaching honours including the IFA Mini Soccer Leaders Award, the IFA Teachers Award and the IFA Disabled Footballers Coaching Award.   Football is a major part of Jared’s life and his ambition is to be the first qualified coach with a disability working for the Irish Football Association helping to develop and raise awareness of disability football in Northern Ireland   He works with his local soccer team Comber Rec. and helps them develop community relations by running football training for under elevens.  With Jared’s ability  and determination we are sure that his ambitions will be achieved and that his bravery will encourage others to become involved in soccer and other sports.  

Holly Hughes of Belfast    

Andrew Kelly of Ballyclare      

Ciaran McFeely of Claudy

Darragh Somers of Enniskillen

Thomas Anderson of Carrickfergus

Rhiannon Bates of Derry

Sean Coyle of Newtownstewart

David Doherty of Belfast

Andrew Dunne of Kinawley

Gemma Feeney of Greysteel

Stacey Glaister of Belfast

Jonathan Harpur of Sion Mills

Michael Henshall of Enniskillen

Stefan Hughes of Newtownards

Kyle Jorvina Rudden of Enniskillen

Sarah Louise King of Castlewellan

Chloe Lamont of Antrim

Mark McGuirk of Bessbrook

Darren McKeown of Newry

Nadine McManamon of Ballina, Co Mayo

Helen McNeely of Newbuildings

Cormac McNicholl of Ballycastle

Colleen Martin of Newtownbutler

Conrad Moore of Omagh

Shauna Sheridan of Redhills, Co Cavan

Emelye Talbot of Bangor

Laura Thompson of Dromore, Co Tyrone

Ryan Shannon   of Dunmurry