Waterford duo Niamh Rockett and Kellyann Hogan are the May winners of the PwC GPA Women’s Player of the Month awards for camogie and football.
Whereas, Limerick talisman Cian Lynch and Donegal’s Michael Murphy are the PwC GAA/GPA Hurler and Footballer of the month respectively.
Niamh Rockett made history with Waterford as they recorded their first ever senior championship victory over Kilkenny.
Rockett, who has this year taken over free taking duties, scored nine of Waterford’s 17 points. Rockett will look to continue her scintillating form in the next round as Waterford take on Dublin Saturday June 21st.
The Waterford ladies football team came agonisingly close to overcoming the reigning All-Ireland champions Kerry. Kellyann Hogan’s six well taken scores a key factor in the Déise running Kerry close.
Whereas, Cian Lynch delivered commanding performances for Limerick in the Munster Hurling Championship, earning him the May player-of-the-month award.
Two pivotal wins over Waterford and Cork kept the six-in-a-row dream alive with Lynch being the focal point in each.
Three scores accompanied by an array of immaculate skills earned Lynch the man-of-the-match award after a six-point triumph over Waterford.
In the next clash against league champions Cork in the TUS Gaelic Grounds; Limerick and Lynch in particular showed up from the opening whistle.
Indeed, the Limerick captain and playmaker was instrumental in a decisive 16-point victory; booking Limerick’s spot in their seventh consecutive Munster final.
Michael Murphy is footballer of the month
Donegal stalwart Michael Murphy is the May player-of-the-month award for his inspirational performances throughout the month. The most prominent being the Ulster title decider versus defending All-Ireland champions Armagh.
After taking a year off Murphy appears to be back to his best, dominating aerial contests and overpowering his opposition.
In a repeat of last year’s Ulster final; the returning Murphy scored three points and helping set-up more as Donegal retained their provincial crown.
Indeed, Murphy followed this up with an eight-point haul in a defeat against Tyrone in the All-Ireland series.
Enda McDonagh, Managing Partner, PwC Ireland, said;“May brought a series of exceptional performances across all codes, as thrilling provincial campaigns concluded and the All-Ireland Championship series burst into life.
“On behalf of everyone at PwC, heartfelt congratulations to Niamh, Kellyann, Cian, and Michael on being honoured as May’s Players of-the-month."
“May was a fantastic month for the games on the field of play across all four codes with some superb team displays bolstered by incredible individual performances” said Uachtarán CLG Jarlath Burns.
“Waterford shone bright in both football and camogie thanks in no small part to performances from Kellyann Hogan and Niamh Rockett.
“Familiar faces also emerged in the men’s games with Cian Lynch and Michael Murphy reminding us that while form is temporary, class is permanent, in their outings with Limerick (hurling) and Donegal (football) respectively.
“Best of luck to all concerned in upcoming assignments and thanks to PwC and the GPA for their partnership on these awards.”
