Clare lead U-21 hurling award nominees

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.

Darach Honan, John Conlon and Colin Ryan are all in contention for the prize, as are Galway's Joe Canning and Kilkenny players Richie Hogan and John Mulhall.