Belfast boxer Ryan Burnett named in Sportsperson of the Year shortlist

... voting is open and they need your help!

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Author: Paulo RossPublished 9th Dec 2017
Last updated 9th Dec 2017

FOUR of our local sports stars have been named in this years RTÉ Awards shortlist.

They will be keen to join the likes of former winners Tony McCoy, Michael Conlan, Padraig Harrington and Sonia O'Sullivan.

Last year's winner Conor McGregor does not feature in this year's list of nominees.

Let's rally behind them - Voting closes on Wednesday 13th of December at 5.00pm.

HERE'S HOW TO VOTE - CLICK HERE

Ryan Burnett (Boxing)

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The Belfast native became a unified bantamweight world champion, winning the IBF title in June 2017 before adding the WBA (Super) title in October.

James McClean (Football)

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The West Brom winger played a vital part in the Republic of Ireland’s World Cup qualifying campaign, scoring some crucial goals before Martin O’Neill’s men ultimately missed out in a play-off.

Michael McKillop (Para Athletics)

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The Antrim man’s double victory in the T37 1500m and the T38 800m at the Para Athletics World Championships in London lifted his tally to nine World Championship medals.

Jason Smyth (Para Athletics)

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The Derry sprinter claimed double gold at the Para Athletics World Championships in London, winning both the T13 100m and T13 200m.

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