John Fallon: Awards season can't mask some cold realities

we divert from the default headings to attach some of other noteworthy events that occurred over the season or are being left dangling.

DOWN IN THE DUMPS: Cian Coleman of Cork City reacts after his side's defeat in the SSE Airtricity Men's Promotion / Relegation play-off match between Waterford and Cork City. Pic: Tyler Miller/Sportsfile

OSCAR season in Irish football collides with Christmas and the Irish Examiner will indulge the festivities by presenting a few of our gongs.

The 2023 domestic season will be undoubtedly recalled fondly – a joint record for Shamrock Rovers and a record FAI Cup final attendance among the highlights – but the arcane state of facilities was once again magnified as the impediment nobody can foresee improving anytime soon.