Glenn Irwin was crowned the 2023 Irish Motorcyclist of the Year for a second time in Belfast on Friday night at the Adelaide Irish Motorbike Awards.
The Carrickfergus man, who also scooped the top accolade last year, retained the prestigious Joey Dunlop trophy in front of a packed crowd at the Crowne Plaza Hotel.
Irwin beat off opposition from World Superbike star Jonathan Rea and 25-time Isle of Man TT winner Michael Dunlop for the coveted honour.
A seven-strong shortlist also included British Superstock 1000 champion Richard Kerr, 29-time North West 200 winner Alastair Seeley, Ulster Superbike and Supersport champion Jason Lynn and Ireland’s leading enduro rider Jordan Scott.
It comes after the news that Irwin will be racing for RST Team/Brand for 2024.
Michael Dunlop was among the winners after MD Racing received the Team of the Year award. Dunlop was also presented with the Greenlight Television King of the Roads trophy.
