The 7 leading contenders for the 2015 Young Hurler of the Year award

And the nominees are….

Today we’re looking at the young starlets who may still be eligible for the U21 grade but have blazed a trail at senior level this summer.

It’s a list dominated by Waterford, Galway and Tipperary players.

Here’s how they have fared, let us know below who you would select for the 2015 Young Hurler of the Year award.

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Austin Gleeson (Waterford)
Emerged as a mainstay in the Waterford team with terrific displays that showcased his versatility. The Mount Sion club man hit 0-10, including one memorable first-half effort against Kilkenny.Source: James Crombie/INPHO
Cathal Mannion (Galway)
Mannion is a key reason why Galway are more potent in attack this year. 3-15 to his credit so far including sensational displays against Cork last time out and against Dublin in the Leinster replay.Source: Cathal Noonan/INPHO
Tadhg De Búrca (Waterford)
The defensive fulcrum of the Waterford team, De Búrca excelled as a sweeper. The Clashmore-Kinsalebeg man will go very close to an Allstar award as well.Source: Cathal Noonan/INPHO
Conor Whelan celebrates scoring a goal
Source: Cathal Noonan/INPHO
Ronan Maher (Tipperary)
The younger brother of Paraic, Ronan Maher has slipped seamlessly into the Tipperary rearguard and made the wing-back spot his own.Source: Morgan Treacy/INPHO
Jason Flynn (Galway)
Flynn is another young Galway forward, who has shone at stages. He's contributed 1-14 and after being omitted against Kilkenny, impressed from the start against Cork.Source: Morgan Treacy/INPHO
Michael Breen (Tipperary)
The Ballina club man is a versatile operator who has featured in various positions during the summer for Tipperary. Hit the net in the Munster semi-final against Limerick as well.Source: Ryan Byrne/INPHO