Castleisland Desmonds GAA Club’s corner back Eilís Lynch has been named on the AIB Ladies Gaelic Football Club Championship Team of the Year.
Thrilling seasons in both codes provided some excellent individual and team performances that saw some of the toughest players in Gaelic Games delivering for their clubs when it mattered most. The teams of the year were carefully selected by a panel of experts, who diligently assessed performances throughout the championships.
Awards Ceremony on Friday
AIB will honour these players at the AIB Club Player Awards ceremony this Friday, March 21st, where the coveted player of the year awards will also be revealed.
This year’s unified event promises to be a memorable occasion, celebrating all four codes of the Gaelic Games club season, marking the first time ever that players from Football, Hurling, Camogie and LGFA will be honoured together at the same prestigious awards.
All-Ireland champions Kilkerrin-Clonberne have been awarded the most players on the AIB Ladies Football Club Championship Team of the Year.
Fourth Munster Crown for Desmonds
Castleisland Desmonds, who secured their fourth Munster crown this season and first since 1986 have one place on the team of the year, while Ulster Champions Clann Éireann also have one place on the AIB Ladies Gaelic Football Club Championship Team of the Year.
President of the Ladies Gaelic Football Association, Trina Murray said: “We are thrilled to acknowledge the incredible skill and dedication of these players, who have inspired us all with their performances throughout the season and we congratulate each player on this well-deserved recognition. Thank you to AIB for their support in celebrating these exceptional athletes.”
AIB Ladies Gaelic Football Club Championship Team of the Year 2024/25 is as Follows:
Dearbhla Gower, Kilmacud Crokes, Dublin; Eilís Lynch, Castleisland Desmonds, Kerry; Sarah Gormally, Kilkerrin-Clonberne, Galway; Niamh Divilly, Kilkerrin-Clonberne, Galway; Aoife Kane, Kilmacud Crokes, Dublin; Nicola Ward, Kilkerrin-Clonberne, Galway; Hannah Noone, Kilkerrin-Clonberne, Galway; Aisling Madden, Kilkerrin-Clonberne, Galway; Lauren Magee, Kilmacud Crokes, Dublin; Niamh Cotter, Kilmacud Crokes, Dublin; Louise Ward, Kilkerrin-Clonberne, Galway; Olivia Divilly, Kilkerrin-Clonberne, Galway; Eva Noone, Kilkerrin-Clonberne, Galway; Niamh Murray, Clann Éireann, Armagh and Michelle Davoren, Kilmacud Crokes, Dublin.
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