1997 - Mick McCarthy (former Rep of Ireland Soccer Manager)

1998 - John O’Mahony (Galway, Leitrim & Mayo GAA Football manager)

1999 - Paul McGrath (former Republic of Ireland Soccer Player)

2000 - Brian Kerr (former Rep of Ireland Soccer Manager)

2001 - Packie Bonner (former Republic of Ireland Goal Keeper)

2002 - Sean Kelly (Cyclist)

2003 - Lawrie Sanchez (Northern Ireland Soccer Manager & former Sligo Rovers Manager)

2004 - Mick O’Dwyer (Kerry GAA Football Manager)

2005 - Jack Charlton (former Rep of Ireland Soccer Manager)

2006 - Bill O'Herlihy (RTÉ Soccer Presenter)