All-Ireland Champions Kilkenny take prime position in the nominations of 36 players spread across 6 different counties in the nominations for the 2022 PwC Camogie All-Stars.
They have 11 players nominated, ahead of Cork with 10, Waterford with seven, Galways with five, Dublin with two and Limerick with one.
All-Ireland winning Kilkenny goalkeeper Aoife Norris faces competition from Waterford’s Brianna O’Regan and Cork’s Amy Lee.
They are joined by 14 defenders, Kilkenny once again holding the top spot with five nominees, followed closely by their All-Ireland opponents Cork with four nominations. Galway also holding their ground with Shauna Healy, Sarah Dervan and Roisin Black who had a very successful championship campaign. Waterford are also recognised with two nominations in Orla Hickey and Iona Heffernan.
At midfield, Cork duo Ashling Thompson and Hannah Looney are featured with Waterford’s Lorraine Bray, Kilkenny’s Katie Power and Galway’s Aoife Donohoe in centre field selection.
The impressive list of forward nominations includes nominees from across six counties: Kilkenny, Waterford, Limerick, Dublin, Cork and Galway. Kilkenny lead proceedings once again with Julianne Malone, Denise Gaule, Katie Nolan and Miriam Walsh all acknowledged for their attacking force. Waterford and Cork land three slots each, with Dublin following with two nominations for Aisling Maher and Aisling O’Neill, along with Galway and Limerick with one nomination each.
Management have also been recognised for their outstanding commitment to the game in 2022. The shortlist of nominations for Manager of the Year are Brian Dowling of Kilkenny, Brian Kearney and Mark McFadden of Antrim and Cathal Murray of Galway.
The presentations of the awards will take place at a star-studded PwC Camogie All-Stars ceremony on 26th November in Croke Park.
“2022 saw an exceptional display of athleticism, skill, hard work and determination from all players,” said Camogie Association President Hilda Breslin.
“I want to congratulate those who have been chosen among this distinguished list of nominees for the PwC Camogie All-Stars and celebrate their individual performances, that contributed greatly in what was a tremendous showcase of our game from start to finish. I wish to sincerely thank our new sponsor PwC for their support of our All-Stars Awards.”
“On behalf of everyone at PwC, sincere congratulations to each of the 36 nominees for the 2022 PwC Camogie All-Stars,” added Managing Partner Feargal O’Rourke.
“Their outstanding individual performances throughout the season have entertained and captivated us all. Congratulations also to those shortlisted for the PwC Camogie Manager of the Year. The level of commitment shown by all showcases the dedication and sacrifices they make on and off the field. Developing and recognising excellence in talent is paramount to the future success of all of our communities.”
