Cork, Kilkenny, And Waterford Stars Up For Camogie Player Of The Year

By Balls Team Oct 25, 2022 11:50 AM

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Players from All-Ireland champions Kilkenny, runners-up Cork and semi-finalists Waterford are in the running to be crowned the senior PwC GPA Camogie Player of the Year for 2022. The shortlists for the awards across the senior, intermediate and premier junior grades were announced on Tuesday.

The awards are voted for by the GPA’s camogie playing membership and recognise the outstanding individual performers over the course of the season.

Miriam Walsh was superb as Kilkenny captured the O’Duffy Cup for the 15th time overall and the second time in three years, defeating Cork in the decider.

7 August 2022; Kilkenny players celebrate with the O'Duffy Cup after their side's victory in the Glen Dimplex All-Ireland Senior Camogie Championship Final match between Cork and Kilkenny at Croke Park in Dublin. Photo by Seb Daly/Sportsfile

They were pushed all the way in that final by Cork, and Katrina Mackey’s performances for the Rebels earns her a place on the shortlist.

They are joined by Waterford’s Lorraine Bray, who was instrumental in her side reaching a first All-Ireland semi-final since way back in 1959.

Cork are also in with a shout of winning the intermediate award with Joanne Casey nominated alongside Galway pair Lisa Casserly and Niamh McPeake.

In the premier junior grade, an Antrim player will definitely pick up the honour. Teammates Dervla Cosgrove, Aine Graham and Emma Laverty are the three players in contention.

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The winners of the PwC GPA Camogie Players of the Year in all three grades will be announced at the All-Stars awards night on November 26th at Croke Park.