AIL winners St Mary's and UL Bohs pick up individual awards
Chloe Pearse of UL Bohemian RFC in Limerick being presented with her Energia All-Ireland League Women’s Division Player of the Year 2025/26 award by Ireland senior men's assistant coach Simon Easterby. Pic: Brendan Moran/Sportsfile
St Mary's pair Mick O'Gara and Mark McHugh were rewarded for the club's first AIL Division 1A title in 14 years with awards at tonight's Energia AIL Awards 2025/26.
Talisman centre O'Gara, who kicked 16 points off the tee in the final win over Clontarf, picked up the Division 1A Player of the Year gong with Mark McHugh winning the Divisions Coach of the Year prize.
UL Bohs, the Women's AIL winners, also picked up two awards, with Chloe Pearse, who skippered the dramatic 32-29 win over Blackrock College, named Player of the Year and Sarah Quin winning Coach of the Year.
Commenting on the Energia AIL Awards, John O’Driscoll, President of the Irish Rugby Football Union, said: “Club rugby remains at the heart of the game in Ireland, providing the foundation for players, coaches, volunteers and supporters in communities across the country.
"On behalf of the IRFU, I would like to congratulate all of the winners across the divisions of the Energia All-Ireland League for their dedication, commitment and achievements throughout the season."
"The standard and competitiveness of the Energia AIL continues to grow year on year, showcasing the strength and passion that exists within the club game right across the island. I would also like to sincerely thank Energia for their continued support and investment in rugby at every level. Their partnership has been instrumental in helping to strengthen the club game nationwide.”
Women’s Division Player of the Year: Chloe Pearse, UL Bohemian
Men’s Division 1A Player of the Year: Mick O’Gara, St. Mary’s College
Men’s Division 1B Player of the Year: Eoin Deegan, Old Wesley
Men’s Division 2A Player of the Year: Shane Mallon, MU Barnhall
Men’s Division 2B Player of the Year: Dylan Keane, Galwegians RFC
Men’s Division 2C Player of the Year: Joey O’Connor, Clonmel RFC
Women’s Division Coach of the Year: Sarah Quin, UL Bohemian
Men’s Divisions Coach of the Year: Mark McHugh, St Mary’s College
Referee of the Season: Pádraic Reidy
Energia Community Hero Award: Emmett Sheridan - Bective Rangers
Energia Possibilities Award: Ennis RFC
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