31 May 2011; Minister of State with responsibility for Tourism and Sport, Michael Ring T.D., today honoured eleven dedicated volunteers who have made outstanding contributions to sport in Ireland at an awards ceremony which took place at the Aviva Stadium. Pictured at the awards are the recipients, back row, from left, Brian Craig, Sailing, Tony Farrell, Swimming, Gerry Fleming, Boxing, Desmond Butler, GAA, Jim Aughney, Athletics, and Gareth Grundie, Hockey, with front, from left, Pam Beacom, Special Olympics, Paddy Walsh, GAA, Doireann Ni Mhuiri, Camogie, Breeda Christie, Athletics, and Catherine Murphy, Ladies Football. Federation of Irish Sports Volunteers Awards, Aviva Stadium, Lansdowne Road, Dublin. Picture credit: Brendan Moran / SPORTSFILE