The 2010 Bord Gáis Energy All-Ireland Under-21 Hurling Championship was launched at Croke Park today where the competition sponsors also unveiled a new team of ambassadors who will support this year’s campaign of activity to promote U-21 hurling.

Three players who starred for Clare in their Hurling U-21 All-Ireland final victory have been named in the shortlist for the Breaking Through Player of the Year award.