Kildare dominate Joe McDonagh Cup Team of the Year after historic season

The team will be honoured at a black-tie gala in Croke Park this Friday evening, alongside the forthcoming Tailteann Cup Team of the Year. The event will be streamed live on the GAA’s official YouTube channel from 7pm

David Qualter makes the Team of the Year after finishing as the tournaments top scorer. Pic: John Sheridan/Sportsfile

Kildare claiming an impressive seven slots in the Joe McDonagh Cup Team of the Year, after securing their first-ever McDonagh Cup title this season.

It was a landmark season for Kildare hurling. Just a year after lifting their fifth Christy Ring Cup, the Lilywhites battled their way to Croke Park and overcame Laois to capture their maiden McDonagh Cup crown and earn promotion to the 2026 Leinster Senior Hurling Championship in the process.