WATERFORD’S BETH CARTON was named Senior Player of the Year as All-Ireland champions Cork dominated the PwC Camogie All-Star awards at Croke Park tonight.
Carton starred for the Déise on their run to the All-Ireland final, where Sean Power’s side were beaten by Cork.
Carton edged Cork pair Amy O’Connor and Saoirse McCarthy to take the award after a superb season for Waterford.
Cork boss Matthew Twomey was named Manager of the Year, while the champions picked up eight PwC All Star awards on the night, with O’Connor and McCarthy joined by Meabh Cahalane, Libby Coppinger, Amy Lee, Hannah Looney, Katrina Mackey and Laura Treacy on the All Star selection.
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Waterford picked up three All-Stars, with Carton joined by Vikki Falconer and midfielderLorraine Bray.
Tipperary’s Karen Kennedy and Cáit Devane were also included, with the last two positions on the team going to Galway defender Róisín Black and Kilkenny forward Denise Gaule.
Derry co-captain Aine McAllister was named Intermediate Player of the Year while Clare’s Ellen Casey took the Premier Junior Player of the Year award.
GPA CEO Tom Parsons said: “These awards are the pinnacle in individual excellence in the game and each of the winners should be extremely proud of their well-earned recognition.
“While the league and championship are all about the collective, tonight is about what you did individually to make a positive impact for the team overall. You have stood out amongst your peers and for that I want to say a massive congratulations.
“I want to pay a special tribute to Beth, Aine and Ellen, our three Player of the Year Award winners. Your fellow players have voted for you as being the best of the best in 2023.
“Your names will now be recorded forever alongside some of the greats of camogie and long after you are finished playing, you will always be remembered for your performances this year. You’ve earned a place in history.”
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Waterford's Beth Carton named Player of the Year as Cork dominate Camogie All Star awards
WATERFORD’S BETH CARTON was named Senior Player of the Year as All-Ireland champions Cork dominated the PwC Camogie All-Star awards at Croke Park tonight.
Carton starred for the Déise on their run to the All-Ireland final, where Sean Power’s side were beaten by Cork.
Carton edged Cork pair Amy O’Connor and Saoirse McCarthy to take the award after a superb season for Waterford.
Cork boss Matthew Twomey was named Manager of the Year, while the champions picked up eight PwC All Star awards on the night, with O’Connor and McCarthy joined by Meabh Cahalane, Libby Coppinger, Amy Lee, Hannah Looney, Katrina Mackey and Laura Treacy on the All Star selection.
Waterford picked up three All-Stars, with Carton joined by Vikki Falconer and midfielder Lorraine Bray.
Tipperary’s Karen Kennedy and Cáit Devane were also included, with the last two positions on the team going to Galway defender Róisín Black and Kilkenny forward Denise Gaule.
Derry co-captain Aine McAllister was named Intermediate Player of the Year while Clare’s Ellen Casey took the Premier Junior Player of the Year award.
GPA CEO Tom Parsons said: “These awards are the pinnacle in individual excellence in the game and each of the winners should be extremely proud of their well-earned recognition.
“While the league and championship are all about the collective, tonight is about what you did individually to make a positive impact for the team overall. You have stood out amongst your peers and for that I want to say a massive congratulations.
“I want to pay a special tribute to Beth, Aine and Ellen, our three Player of the Year Award winners. Your fellow players have voted for you as being the best of the best in 2023.
“Your names will now be recorded forever alongside some of the greats of camogie and long after you are finished playing, you will always be remembered for your performances this year. You’ve earned a place in history.”
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