Cats top pile as hÁilpíns join elite set of brothers to win Allstar awards

BROTHERS Sean Óg and Setanta Ó hÁilpín, are among seven first-time winners named in the 2003 Vodafone GAA Allstar Hurling team.

Predictably, the selection is dominated by dual champions Kilkenny who gain eight awards with J.J. Delaney, Tommy Walsh and Eddie Brennan included for the first time. All-Ireland runners-up Cork have a total of four players chosen - Joe Deane is picked for the third time and Ronan Curran is a winner in his debut year.

Waterford star John Mullane also features in the selection, having gained a first nomination last year while Galway's Ollie Canning is also included in the group.