Ballyhale and Borris-Ileigh share top honours as six clubs recognised on team of the year

Derry star Chrissy McKaigue won an AIB GAA Club Football Award in 2018 and adds a hurling award here on the back of his inspirational work with Ulster champs Slaughtneil.

Back-to-back All-Ireland champions Ballyhale Shamrocks and beaten finalists Borris-Ileigh are the dominant presence with 10 places between them on the AIB GAA Club Players’ Awards team of the year in hurling.

After their record eighth All-Ireland crown, Ballyhale defenders Joey Holden, Darren Mullen, and Evan Shefflin have been honoured on the team of the year – so too, their sharpshooting and experienced forward duo of TJ Reid and Colin Fennelly.