NINE Cork hurlers are in contention for the 2021 PwC All-Star team.
Goalkeeper Patrick Collins, defenders Robert Downey, Seán O’Donoghue and Tim O’Mahony and forward Jack O’Connor are nominated for the first time.
Mark Coleman, an All-Star in 2017, Patrick Horgan, a four-time winner, Seamus Harnedy, a recipient in 2013 and ’18, and Shane Kingston, nominated last winter, are also in the mix.
The award for Young Hurler of the Year, those who turned 21 or younger in 2021, is between Eoin Cody of Kilkenny, who won last year, Cork forward Shane Barrett and Clare attacker Aidan McCarthy.
The presentation of the PwC All-Star awards will take place on December 10 in a televised ceremony that will be in line with Covid-19 restrictions and will be confirmed in due course.
Congratulating the nominees, Uachtarán CLG Larry McCarthy said: “I want to congratulate all of those who have been chosen among this distinguished list of nominees for the PwC All-Stars. To be recognised and shortlisted as being among the cream of the crop from what was yet another thrilling hurling summer is a significant achievement for all the players, and is shared by their families, clubs and the communities they represent. I also congratulate the contenders announced for the PwC Hurler of the Year and the PwC Young Hurler of the Year. Since 1971 the All-Stars has been synonymous with excellence. Our thanks to PwC for their continuing support of this wonderful scheme.”
Feargal O’Rourke, Managing Partner, PwC, said: “For the last 50 years the All-Star Awards have marked competitiveness and success on the pitch, but also preparation, bravery and sacrifice away from it. On behalf of everyone at PwC, sincere congratulations to each of the 45 hurlers nominated for the 2021 PwC All-Stars. Despite the ongoing challenges in 2021, their outstanding individual performances throughout the season have entertained and captivated us all. These nominations recognise their outstanding dedication and are hugely deserved.”
Tom Parsons, Chief Executive of the GPA, said: “To be nominated for a PwC All-Star is special and congratulations to the 45 players who have had their individual performances recognised by the selection committee to whom I also want to say thanks. Heartiest congratulations too, to the nominees for the PwC Hurler of the Year and the PwC Young Hurler of the Year. To be on those shortlists given the many outstanding performances in 2021 is a great achievement in itself. I also want to take the time to recognise all inter-county players, male and female, who provided us with much needed entertainment against the backdrop of the pandemic this year. What you have done for the morale of the country should not be underestimated. Thank you.”
The nominations were chosen by a panel of Gaelic Games correspondents from across, print, radio, TV and digital media, chaired by Uachtarán CLG Larry McCarthy.
PwC All-Stars Hurling nominations 2021
Goalkeepers
Patrick Collins (Cork)
Eoin Murphy (Kilkenny)
Nickie Quaid (Limerick)
Defenders
Seán Finn, Dan Morrissey, Barry Nash, Diarmaid Byrnes, Kyle Hayes, Declan Hannon (all Limerick)
Tim O’Mahony, Seán O’Donoghue, Mark Coleman, Robert Downey (all Cork)
Calum Lyons, Kieran Bennett, Conor Prunty (all Waterford)
Huw Lalor, Paddy Deegan (all Kilkenny)
Cathal Barrett, Ronan Maher (all Tipperary)
Rory Hayes (Clare)
Midfielders
Will O’Donoghue, Darragh O’Donovan (all Limerick)
Cathal Malone, Tony Kelly (all Clare)
Jamie Barron (Waterford)
Paddy Purcell (Laois)
Forwards
Gearóid Hegarty, Cian Lynch, Tom Morrissey, Peter Casey, Seamus Flanagan, Aaron Gillane (all Limerick)
Seamus Harnedy, Patrick Horgan, Shane Kingston, Jack O’Connor (all Cork)
Stephen Bennett, Austin Gleeson, Dessie Hutchinson (all Waterford)
Eoin Cody, TJ Reid (Kilkenny)
Danny Sutcliffe (Dublin)
Jason Forde (Tipperary)
Lee Chin (Wexford)
PwC GAA/GPA Hurler of the Year nominees
Seán Finn, Kyle Hayes, Cian Lynch (all Limerick)
PwC GAA/GPA Young Hurler of the Year nominees
Eoin Cody (Kilkenny), Shane Barrett (Cork), Aidan McCarthy (Clare)
Cork Senior Hurling Statement
The Executive wishes to convey its sincere thanks to all outgoing backroom members, in particular, selector and coach Ger Cunningham (St. Finbarr’s), who has stepped down as selector / coach.
Rebels’ Bounty Draw for October
Rebels’ Bounty Draw for October took place on Thursday, Live from SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh and was hosted by Cian O’Brien. You can watch on the video below.
Results are below
Championship games on Friday 29th to Sunday 31st
The Cork County Club Championship games continues this weekend in both Co-Op Superstores Hurling Championship and Bon Secours Football Championship. Games will take place on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
In total, 21 games will take place with Championship Semi-Final, Q-Finals and Relagation Play-off’s games on the cards.
Five games are down for decision in SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh with CIT, Ballymaw, Mallow, Millstreet, Newcestown , Minane Bridge, Ballinspittle, Donoughmore, Ovens, Aughaville, Macroom ,Cobh, Mourneabbey, Clondrohid and Kilbrin also playing host to games. Full Details of the games are below.
Tickets are on sale at www.gaacork.ie/tickets
Fri, Oct 29th @7.30pm
PSFC QF St. Finbarr’s v Eire Óg in SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh
Sat, Oct 30th
@2pm
SAHC Rel. p/o Bandon v Cloyne in Ballymaw
IAFC QF Dromtarriffe v Aghabullogue in Mallow
PIFC QF Naomh Abán v Newmarket in Millstreet
SAFC Rel. p/o Bantry Blues v Bishopstown in Newcestown
@3pm
PIHC QF Ballinhassig v Carrigaline in Minane Bridge
LIHC QF Argideen Rangers v Ballygarvan in Ballinspittle
PIFC Rel. p/o St. Vincent’s v St. Nicks in CIT
IAFC Rel. p/o Kildorrery v Kinsale in Donoughmore
JBFC SF Garnish v Randal Óg in Aughaville
@4pm
SAFC QF Knocknagree v Dohenys in Macroom
SAFC QF Béal Áth an Ghaorthaidh v Clyda Rovers in Ovens
IAFC QF Kilshannig v Millstreet in Kilbrin
IAFC QF Mitchelstown v Ballydesmond in Ballyclough
@5pm
SAHC QF Blarney v Bride Rovers in SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh
@7pm
SAHC QF Mallow v Newcestown in SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh
Sun, Oct 31st
@2pm
IAFC QF Uibh Laoire v Glanworth in Mourneabbey
PIFC QF Aghada v Nemo Rangers in Cobh
PSFC QF Castlehaven v Valley Rovers in SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh
@3pm
JBFC SF Deel Rovers v Goleen in Clondrohid
@4pm
PSFC QF Clonakilty v Duhallow in SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh
Cork GAA Senior Football Appointment
The County Executive will be proposing Keith Ricken (St. Vincent’s) as incoming Senior Football manager on a two year term at our next County Committee meeting. Selectors will be as follows: Micheál Ó Cróinín (Naomh Abán), Ray Keane (MTU / St. Finbarr’s), James Loughrey (St. Brigid’s / Mallow), Barry Corkery (Éire Óg) and Des Cullinane (St. Nicholas). Coach to be announced in the near future.
Hurling All Stars and Young Player of the year nominations.
NINE Cork hurlers are in contention for the 2021 PwC All-Star team.
Goalkeeper Patrick Collins, defenders Robert Downey, Seán O’Donoghue and Tim O’Mahony and forward Jack O’Connor are nominated for the first time.
Mark Coleman, an All-Star in 2017, Patrick Horgan, a four-time winner, Seamus Harnedy, a recipient in 2013 and ’18, and Shane Kingston, nominated last winter, are also in the mix.
The award for Young Hurler of the Year, those who turned 21 or younger in 2021, is between Eoin Cody of Kilkenny, who won last year, Cork forward Shane Barrett and Clare attacker Aidan McCarthy.
The presentation of the PwC All-Star awards will take place on December 10 in a televised ceremony that will be in line with Covid-19 restrictions and will be confirmed in due course.
Congratulating the nominees, Uachtarán CLG Larry McCarthy said: “I want to congratulate all of those who have been chosen among this distinguished list of nominees for the PwC All-Stars. To be recognised and shortlisted as being among the cream of the crop from what was yet another thrilling hurling summer is a significant achievement for all the players, and is shared by their families, clubs and the communities they represent. I also congratulate the contenders announced for the PwC Hurler of the Year and the PwC Young Hurler of the Year. Since 1971 the All-Stars has been synonymous with excellence. Our thanks to PwC for their continuing support of this wonderful scheme.”
Feargal O’Rourke, Managing Partner, PwC, said: “For the last 50 years the All-Star Awards have marked competitiveness and success on the pitch, but also preparation, bravery and sacrifice away from it. On behalf of everyone at PwC, sincere congratulations to each of the 45 hurlers nominated for the 2021 PwC All-Stars. Despite the ongoing challenges in 2021, their outstanding individual performances throughout the season have entertained and captivated us all. These nominations recognise their outstanding dedication and are hugely deserved.”
Tom Parsons, Chief Executive of the GPA, said: “To be nominated for a PwC All-Star is special and congratulations to the 45 players who have had their individual performances recognised by the selection committee to whom I also want to say thanks. Heartiest congratulations too, to the nominees for the PwC Hurler of the Year and the PwC Young Hurler of the Year. To be on those shortlists given the many outstanding performances in 2021 is a great achievement in itself. I also want to take the time to recognise all inter-county players, male and female, who provided us with much needed entertainment against the backdrop of the pandemic this year. What you have done for the morale of the country should not be underestimated. Thank you.”
The nominations were chosen by a panel of Gaelic Games correspondents from across, print, radio, TV and digital media, chaired by Uachtarán CLG Larry McCarthy.
PwC All-Stars Hurling nominations 2021
Goalkeepers
Patrick Collins (Cork)
Eoin Murphy (Kilkenny)
Nickie Quaid (Limerick)
Defenders
Seán Finn, Dan Morrissey, Barry Nash, Diarmaid Byrnes, Kyle Hayes, Declan Hannon (all Limerick)
Tim O’Mahony, Seán O’Donoghue, Mark Coleman, Robert Downey (all Cork)
Calum Lyons, Kieran Bennett, Conor Prunty (all Waterford)
Huw Lalor, Paddy Deegan (all Kilkenny)
Cathal Barrett, Ronan Maher (all Tipperary)
Rory Hayes (Clare)
Midfielders
Will O’Donoghue, Darragh O’Donovan (all Limerick)
Cathal Malone, Tony Kelly (all Clare)
Jamie Barron (Waterford)
Paddy Purcell (Laois)
Forwards
Gearóid Hegarty, Cian Lynch, Tom Morrissey, Peter Casey, Seamus Flanagan, Aaron Gillane (all Limerick)
Seamus Harnedy, Patrick Horgan, Shane Kingston, Jack O’Connor (all Cork)
Stephen Bennett, Austin Gleeson, Dessie Hutchinson (all Waterford)
Eoin Cody, TJ Reid (Kilkenny)
Danny Sutcliffe (Dublin)
Jason Forde (Tipperary)
Lee Chin (Wexford)
PwC GAA/GPA Hurler of the Year nominees
Seán Finn, Kyle Hayes, Cian Lynch (all Limerick)
PwC GAA/GPA Young Hurler of the Year nominees
Eoin Cody (Kilkenny), Shane Barrett (Cork), Aidan McCarthy (Clare)