The 2022/2023 AIB GAA Hurling Club Team of The Year has been unveiled this morning, with #TheToughest club hurlers of the season named.
The nominees for this year’s AIB GAA Club Hurling Player of the Year were also announced, with Joey Holden and Adrian Mullen from this year’s All-Ireland club champions, Kilkenny’s Ballyhale Shamrocks each nominated for Player of the Year, alongside Stephen O’Keeffe from All-Ireland semi-finalists, Ballygunner of Waterford.
The AIB GAA Club Hurling Player of the Year will be unveiled this Friday, March 10th at the AIB GAA Club Player Awards ceremony at Croke Park.
Ballyhale Shamrocks dominate the selection on the AIB GAA Club Hurling Team of the Year, with the Kilkenny outfit receiving eight nods for selection, after they scooped their ninth AIB GAA All-Ireland Hurling Senior Club Championship title this season.
They overcame the loss of last year’s final, which saw them defeated by Ballygunner in a thriller, and marched on this year to overcome Ulster champions, Dunloy in the final.
Killian Corcoran and Joey Holden have been named in the full back line, with Richie Reid and Darragh Corcoran featuring in the half back line. Adrian Mullen is named at midfield, while Eoin Cody, TJ Reid and Colin Fennelly all feature in the forward line for the AIB GAA Club Hurling Team of the Year.
All-Ireland finalists and Ulster champions Dunloy have three players named on the team following a stellar season that saw them claim the Ulster title once again and reach a fifth All-Ireland final.
Ryan McGarry and Kevin Molloy have been named in the back line, while Conal Cunning has been selected at corner forward.
Munster champions and All-Ireland semi-finalists, Ballygunner, round out the selection for the AIB GAA Club Hurling Team of the Year, with four players named on the team.
Stephen O’Keeffe takes the slot between the posts for the Waterford side, while Conor Sheahan joins Ballyhale’s Adrian Mullen at midfield, and Pauric Mahony and Patrick Fitzgerald have been named in the forward line.
“AIB is proud to once more be joining with the GAA to honour these fantastic players at this year’s AIB GAA Club Player awards, following an incredible season of AIB GAA All-Ireland Hurling Senior Club Championship action,” said AIB CEO Colin Hunt.
“The awards recognise the incredible feats achieved by club players across Ireland and, on behalf of everyone at AIB, we extend our congratulations to all of the players who have been selected on the Team of the Year.”
“The incredible effort and determination to achieve success with your clubs epitomises everything that is special about the AIB GAA All-Ireland Club Championships, and we are extremely proud to be celebrating our 32nd year of supporting the Club Championships.”
“We would like to congratulate all of the players who have so proudly represented their clubs and communities with skill and determination this season, and look forward to honouring these incredible athletes at our awards ceremony at Croke Park this Friday evening.”
“The 2022/2023 AIB GAA Club Championships season has been another terrific showcase of our national games,” added GAA President Larry McCarthy.
“I offer my warmest congratulations to all of the players who have been named on the 2022/2023 Team of the Year.”
“The AIB GAA Club Championships are unique and special competitions and are the heart of communities. Congratulations to all of the players who have represented their club this year with such pride and honour, and to those who have been named on the Team of the Year. We look forward to welcoming you all to Croke Park this Friday evening to mark your achievements over the past season.”
