Cork and Waterford dominate Camogie All-Star award nominations

The awards ceremony will take place at Croke Park on November 4 when the PwC GPA Camogie Player of the Year will also be named.

LEADING THE WAY: Amy O'Connor of Cork shoots to score her side's fourth goal, and her hat-trick, under pressure from Laoise Forrest of Waterford. Photo by Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile

All-Ireland finalists Cork and Waterford dominate the list of nominations for the highly anticipated 2023 PwC Camogie All-Star Awards.

The Rebels, who landed the O’Duffy Cup with an incredible display against Waterford at Croke Park, lead the way with an impressive total of eleven nominations.

The Déise follow closely with nine nominations, while Galway, Tipperary, and 2022 All-Ireland Champions, Kilkenny, also receive well-deserved recognition with seven, six, and three nominations respectively.

The eagerly anticipated awards ceremony will take place at Croke Park on November 4 when the PwC GPA Camogie Player of the Year will also be named.

The nominations were selected and voted by intercounty players, through the GPA, with Amy O’Connor of Cork arguably the favourite to land the award although she will face stiff competition from her teammate Saoirse McCarthy and Waterford’s Beth Carton.

The 2023 PwC Soaring Stars and Manager of the Year winners will be announced on Monday, 25th September.

Speaking to mark the announcement of the PwC All-Stars, Camogie Association Uachtarán Hilda Breslin said; “2023 has been an extraordinary year, showcasing exceptional talent and unwavering determination from all the players.

“I extend my heartfelt congratulations to those who have been chosen as nominees for the prestigious PwC Camogie All-Stars. Each of them has contributed immensely to the breathtaking display of our beloved game, making it an unforgettable journey from start to finish.

“I would like to express my sincere gratitude to our sponsors, PwC, for their unwavering support of the All-Stars Awards.

Cork captain Amy O'Connor lifts the O'Duffy Cup. Photo by Stephen Marken/Sportsfile

“Every single nominee is truly deserving of their recognition, and I eagerly anticipate celebrating their achievements at the Awards evening in the iconic Croke Park.

“Furthermore, I would like to extend my congratulations to the numerous well-deserving nominees of the PwC GPA Camogie Player of the Year Awards across the Senior, Intermediate, and Premier Junior championships.

“These awards will be decided by their fellow players and highlight the profound respect each recipient holds among their peers, as well as their exceptional personal performance and dedication to the sport.

“To all the nominees, I wish you the best of luck in your pursuit of these prestigious titles. May your future endeavours continue to inspire and elevate the world of camogie.”

Cork nominees for the PwC GPA Camogie Player of the Year:

Amy Lee, Amy O'Connor, Fiona Keating, Hannah Looney, Katrina Mackey, Laura Hayes, Laura Treacy, Libby Coppinger, Meabh Cahalane, Meabh Murphy, Saoirse McCarthy.

Waterford nominees:

Annie Fitzgerald, Beth Carton, Brianna O'Regan, Keeley Corbett Barry, Lorraine Bray, Mairead O'Brien, Niamh Rockett, Orla Hickey, Vikki Falconer.

Galway nominees:

Aoife Donohue, Carrie Dolan, Fiona Ryan, Niamh Hanniffy, Roisin Black, Shauna Healy, Siobhán McGrath.

Tipperary nominees:

Aoife McGrath, Cait Devane, Julieanne Bourke, Karen Kennedy, Roisin Howard, Teresa Ryan.

Kilkenny nominees:

Claire Phelan, Denise Gaule, Grace Walsh.