Paddy Andrews of Dublin and Kilkenny's TJ Reid have been named as the Opel GAA/GPA Players of the Month for September in football and hurling respectively.

Nominated by an independent panel of experts and chosen by the inter-county playing body, the players were today presented with their award at a reception in Croke Park.

With a majestic showing at full-forward, Paddy Andrews' standout performance in Dublin's semi-final replay against Mayo saw him earn the Opel Player of the Month award for September. 

The St Brigid's clubman gave a man-of-the-match display, that yielded an impressive five points from play, in the 3-15 to 1-14 success and he also played a pivotal role in his team's 0-12 to 0-9 final victory over Kerry.

Kilkenny's Reid cemented his status as an Opel Hurler of the Year nominee when collecting his seventh All-Ireland medal.

The 27-year-old Ballyhale Shamrocks ace scored an impressive 1-7 as the Cats recorded a 1-22 to 1-18 win over Galway in the Liam MacCarthy decider.

Dave Sheeran, Managing Director, Opel Ireland, said: "I'm delighted to present Paddy and TJ with the GAA/GPA Opel Player of the Month Award for September. This has been another gripping championship season, with both All-Ireland winning players chosen as well deserved recipients of the accolade. 

"Looking forward to the GAA/GPA Opel All-Star Awards, I'd also like to take this opportunity to wish all of the nominees the very best of luck on November 6th.

"Through our continued sponsorship of the Opel All-Star Awards and the further development of the Opel GAA Ambassador programme, we're consistently working hard to integrate the brand into the fabric of Gaelic Games in Ireland."

GAA President Aogán Ó Fearghail commented: "Well done to both Paddy and TJ on their awards which come on the back of a string of excellent performances from both. Not for the first time in recent seasons TJ was a driver behind another successful Kilkenny campaign, leading by example as a constant menace to opposition defences.
 
"Paddy was hugely instrumental in helping Dublin deliver a third All-Ireland football title in five years. His classy attacking displays bolstered the Dublin surge and both are worthy winners, as chosen by their peers. A special word of thanks to both the GPA and Opel for the support of these awards which acknowledge excellence on a month by month basis over the course of the championship."

GPA Chief Executive Dessie Farrell added: "Congratulations to TJ and Paddy on their awards for September. Of course there is always added significance to performances at the close of the season with the top prizes in sight and both players excelled in their forward contributions.

"Thanks to Opel for their outstanding support this summer and to all the players who participated in the GAA/GPA scheme during the championship. We now look forward to the All-Star selections next month."

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