Cork dominate the 2008 ladies football All-Stars team with seven of their All-Ireland winning side receiving awards. Goalkeeper Elaine Harte, defenders Angela Walsh, Linda Barrett, Briege Corkery and Brid Stack, midfielder Juliet Murphy and attacker Nollaig Cleary were all honoured at Saturday's gala banquet in Dublin's CityWest Hotel. Beaten finalists Monaghan received four awards, while Tyrone, Mayo, Tipperary and Down picked up one award each. Edel Hanley was honoured for her contribution to Tipperary's All-Ireland intermediate success. The All-Stars will once again travel to Dubai to play an exhibition match in January. The Young Players of the Year Awards were also presented on the night with Dora Gorman (Salthill/Knocknacarra, Galway) picking up the Connacht award, Alice Malone (Killeen, Laois) getting the nod in Leinster, Aine O'Leary (Cil Min, Cork) the Munster recipient and Jane Ward (Beragh Red Knights, Tyrone) receiving the Ulster award. President Mary McAleese was guest of honour at the event which was hosted by Marty Morrissey and Daithi O Se of TG4. Ladies All-Stars Team 2008: Elaine Harte (Cork): Shane Courtney (Monaghan), Angela Walsh (Cork), Linda Barrett (do); Briege Corkery (do), Brid Stack (do), Niamh Woods (Tyrone); Amanda Casey (Monaghan), Juliet Murphy (Cork); Michaela Downey (Down), Niamh Kindlon (Monaghan), Nollaig Cleary (Cork); Edel Hanley (Tipperary), Cora Staunton (Mayo), Edel Byrne (Monaghan). Tweet

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