18 October 2007; Former world champion Eamon Coghlan, Chair of the Selection Committee, with President of Athletics Ireland Michael Heery, left, and John Foley, Chief Executive, Waterford Crystal, right, at the launch of the inaugural National Athletics Awards 2007. The awards, which are in association with Waterford Crystal, will honour the best Irish athletes, clubs and coaches from across the country. The National Athletics Awards 2007 will take place on the 17th of November at a Gala dinner in the Crowne Plaza Hotel. Gresham Hotel, Dublin. Picture credit: Brian Lawless / SPORTSFILE