Award Winners at Club Dinner

Special Recognition The Club is always keen to acknowledge those who have made an outstanding contribution as players by commemorating their 25th anniversary as a playing member. Reaching the milestone this year was Michael Ross, who commenced his Carrickfergus C.C. playing career as a schoolboy in D. Ashby's Third XI in 1978. He soon made his way into the First XI where he scored over 3,000 runs. He is still playing at Second XI level, where a number of our younger players are benefiting from his great experience. Off the filed, Michael has been, at various times, Honorary Secretary and Honorary Treasurer and is a current member of the Management Commitee.
Michael Ross, pictured with the commemorative dish presented to him in recognition of 25 years of service to the club.
Club Cricketer of the Year Club Captain, Ryan Eagleson, once again enjoyed a fantastic season and made a massive contribution towards fulfiling his career-long dream to see Carrickfergus Cricket Club playing Section One cricket. Leading from the front, he topped both bowling and batting averages, taking 43 wickets and scoring 820 runs (average, 58.57) in a sensational season. His brilliant form with bat and ball helped win back, and surely secure, his spot in the Ireland team.
First XI Bowler of the Year Ryan was also the receipient of our First XI Bowler of the Year Award, with his 43 wickets costing just 10.26 apiece. His amazing spell of 6 for 13 to destroy Section One Downpatrick in the Senior Cup Quarter Final was surpassed only by his 6 for 10 against Derrighy in the same competition, which won him the award at the NCU dinner for the season's best bowling in the Senior Cup.
First XI Batsman of the Year A player deservedly retaining their trophy was Barry Cooper. It was remarkable season for Carrick's adopted son, which saw him first pass Nigel MacFarland's First XI run-scoring record, and then proceed to become the first Carrickfergus player to exceed 5,000 First XI runs. Coops racked up another record-breaking 868 runs (most First XI runs scored in a single season) at an average of 54.25, including 5 Fifties and 2 Centuries to receive this trophy for the sixth time.
In Ryan's absence, his awards were collected by his Dad, Trevor, pictured along with our worthy Batsman of the Year, Barry Cooper.
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