Roscommon’s success in landing the Nickey Racakard cup has seen four players make the Champions 15 teams of the year.
Goalkeeper Enda Lawless, defenders Mark Ward, Conor Cosgrove and forward Sean Canning have all the made the team. Indeed, Canning scored 1-2 in the Nickey Rackard Cup final to help Roscommon beat Mayo in Croke Park.
Also making the team was London’s Christy Ring winners Conor Byrne and Enda Egan, along with Derry’s defeated finalist Ruairí Ó Mianáin.
Whereas, David Mangan becomes the first New York player to claim a Champions 15 place after helping New York beat Cavan to the Lory Meagher cup.
“Congratulations to all of those who have been selected on this impressive Champion 15 selection, which is recognition for those players who were a cut above the rest in another fantastic season of Championship hurling” said GAA President Jarlath Burns.
“It is an additional reward for the hard work and effort and sacrifice you put into representing your county and I’ve no doubt it is an honour that will be cherished by the families and clubs you represent”.
Indeed, the awards will be presented at a gala black-tie function in Croke Park this Friday night.
Champions 15 team of the year:
- Enda Lawless (Roscommon) (Nickey Rackard)
- Mark Ward (Roscommon) ((Nickey Rackard)
- Conor Byrne (London) (Christy Ring)
- Oisín Greally (Mayo) (Nickey Rackard)
- Enda Egan (London) (Christy Ring)
- Conor Cosgrove (Roscommon) (Nickey Rackard)
- Ruairí Ó Mianáin (Derry) (Christy Ring)
- Daniel Huane (Mayo) (Nickey Rackard)
- Eamon Conway (Derry) (Christy Ring)
- Liam O’Brien (Cavan) (Lory Meagher)
- Sean Glynn (London) (Christy Ring)
- David Mangan (New York) (Lory Meagher)
- Sean Canning (Roscommon) (Nickey Rackard)
- Pádraig Doyle (Wicklow) (Christy Ring)
- Liam Lavin (Mayo) (Nickey Rackard)
