Tynan named PwC GPA Premier Junior Player of the Year
Premier Junior Player of the Year, Laois’ Clodagh Tynan with Camogie Association Uachtarán Brian Molloy and Tom Parsons, CEO Gaelic Players Association. Photos: INPHO/Morgan Treacy
Laois’s Clodagh Tynan has been named the PwC GPA Camogie Premier Junior Player of the Year after the award winners were announced this evening (Friday). Tynan was named as one of the 15 players in the Camogie Soaring Stars Team of the year where she was joined by fellow county star Aimee Collier.
The 2024 PwC Camogie Soaring Stars team is made up of teams from the Premier Junior and Intermediate Championships, and is compiled by a dedicated All-Star Nomination Committee, to celebrate the high performance and commitment of these extraordinary players. The team also six Cork players, four Kilkenny players, and one each from Offaly, Kerry and Tipperary as well as the two Laois players.
Cliona Murphy – Kilkenny (Goalkeeper) Emma Flanagan – Cork (Corner Back) Niamh O’Leary – Cork (Full Back) Aoife Barrett – Cork (Corner Back) Mairead Kennedy – Kilkenny (Wing/Half Back) Clodagh Tynan – Laois (Centre Back) Hannah Scott – Kilkenny (Wing/Half Back) Danielle Morrissey – Kilkenny (Midfield) Tara McCarthy – Cork (Midfield) Cliona O’Callaghan – Cork (Wing/Half Forward) Lauren Homan – Cork (Centre Forward) Grace Teehan – Offaly (Wing/Half Forward) Jenny Grace – Tipperary (Corner Forward) Aimee Collier – Laois (Full Forward) Jackie Horgan – Kerry (Corner Forward) Commenting on the awards, Brian Molloy, Uachtarán of the Camogie Association, said: “I would like to congratulate all of our nominees and winners of this year’s PwC Camogie All-Star awards. The level of talent and dedication in camogie is truly outstanding, and these awards are a tribute to the tremendous effort put in year-round. Huge sacrifices are made by each and every one of our players day in day out.
“I wish to thank our sponsors, PwC for their support. This event wouldn’t be possible without their partnership and sponsorship of the All Stars, so thank you for continuing to stand behind our elite camogie players.
“Camogie is at the heart of our communities, and this year, as we mark our 120th anniversary, we have seen that connection celebrated right around the country. Clubs everywhere have commemorated this milestone in a myriad of ways, and we are very grateful for the ongoing commitment of our volunteers and players to the promotion and development of camogie at all levels."
Enda McDonagh, Managing Partner, PwC, added: “On behalf of everyone at PwC, I extend our heartfelt congratulations to all the winners of the 2024 PwC Camogie All-Stars, PwC Camogie Soaring Stars, Manager of the Year, and the PwC GPA Camogie Player of the Year Awards.
“These athletes have demonstrated exceptional performances at the highest level throughout the season. Their unwavering commitment to their teams and their pursuit of excellence see them as deserving winners of these awards."
