GPA honours for Gardiner and O'Neill

Cork hurler John Gardiner and Tyrone footballer Stephen O'Neill were rewarded for their fine seasons tonight as they were crowned as the GPA (Gaelic Players' Association) Players of the Year.

Gardiner was following in the footsteps of his Rebel county team mate Sean Og O'hAilpin, the Hurler of 2004, after an outstanding year at wing-back for the All-Ireland champions Cork.