Awards boost for Parlon, Dowling and Scullion

Coolderry's Cathal Parlon, Shane Dowling of Na Piarsaigh, Limerick and Loughgiel Shamrocks Joey Scullion have been announced as the AIB Provincial Player Award winners for hurling, ahead of this Saturday's All-Ireland Club SHC semi-finals involving their respective sides.

All three are honoured for the first time, with the players set to receive their awards on Tuesday, March 6 at the annual ceremony in Dublin.