The PwC All Star Awards are set to take place tonight at the RDS in Dublin. This prestigious event celebrates exceptional talent in the realm of Gaelic football and hurling. Recently, the Hurling Team of the Year was announced, while the best 15 footballers will be unveiled during the ceremony.
Nominations Overview
A total of 45 players have received nominations for their outstanding performances. Notably, one of the nominees hails from Mayo: Ballyhaunis defender Jack Coyne. Among the nominees, Galway’s John Maher and Rob Finnerty are vying for backtoback All Star honors. They are joined by their teammate, Matthew Thompson, in the nominations.
Team Representation
The nominations spotlight the best talent from across various counties:
- Donegal: 10 nominations
- Kerry: 9 nominations (Defending AllIreland Champions)
- Armagh: 5 nominations
- Meath: 5 nominations
- Monaghan: 3 nominations
- Louth: 3 nominations
- Dublin: 2 nominations
- Tyrone: 2 nominations
- Down: 1 nomination
- Derry: 1 nomination
Major Awards
This evening will also see the declaration of several significant awards. Matthew Thompson from Galway is competing for the Young Footballer of the Year title. His rivals are Finbarr Roarty from Donegal and Oisin Conaty from Armagh.
The coveted Footballer of the Year award will be contested by three nominees: Joe O’Connor and David Clifford from Kerry, along with Michael Murphy from Donegal. If Clifford triumphs, he will make history by becoming the first player to win the Footballer of the Year award three times.
The excitement surrounding the PwC All Star Awards continues to grow as fans eagerly anticipate the announcement of the winners tonight.