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# RTÉ Sports Person of the Year

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Cluxton, Lowry and Taylor among longlist for 2019 RTÉ Sportsperson of the Year
The 26 nominees will be narrowed down on 8 December with the winner announced six days later.
Republic of Ireland's James McClean named 2017 RTE Sportsperson of the Year
Elsewhere, Aidan O’Brien was voted Manager of the Year and there was a surprising result regarding Team of the Year.
Conor McGregor crowned 2016 RTÉ Sports Person of the Year
The winner was selected by a public vote.
Sports Person of the Year 2016: Why Bríd Stack deserves her place on the shortlist
The 2016 Player of the Year won her 11th All-Ireland title this year, having played every minute of each triumph.
The nominees for the RTÉ Sports Person of the Year award have been revealed
It’s a tough call this year.
Why Paul O'Connell deserves to be named RTÉ Sports Person of the Year
Until the veteran lock tore the hamstring off the bone for his country, Ireland was having an incredibly good 2015.
Rory McIlroy named RTÉ Sports Person of the Year
Meanwhile, Joe Schmidt was named Manager of the Year and Brian O’Driscoll entered the Hall of Fame.
'She has the best left hook in the world' - Why Katie Taylor is a living legend
Michael Carruth, Kenny Egan and Jimmy McGee put the boxer’s achievements in context.
Opinion: Here come the girls... at last, as Katie Taylor set for RTÉ award
The Olympic champion will – surely – be crowned Sports Person of the Year ending a wait that was too long.
McIlroy picks up top prize at RTÉ Sports Awards
US Open champion Rory McIlroy beat some of the country’s top stars to win the 2011 RTÉ Sports Person of the Year award last night.