RTÉ Sportsperson of the Year: Six women feature on eight-strong shortlist

RTÉ Sportsperson of the Year nominees (clockwise from top right): Rachael Blackmore, Kellie Harrington, Leona Maguire, and Katie Taylor.

The RTÉ Sportsperson of the Year shortlist features six history-making women among the eight nominees.

After a landmark year for women's sport, Rachael Blackmore, Kellie Harrington, Ellen Keane, Leona Maguire, Katie Taylor, and Vikki Wall are shortlisted for the prestigious award.