David Clifford captured a third Footballer of the Year Award in his stellar career while Tipperary’s All-Ireland hurling final hero John McGrath was voted as PwC GAA-GPA Hurler of the Year in recognition of his stunning season for the Premier, which was crowned by his unforgettable two goal blast in the All-Ireland final.

Donegal’s teenage star Finnbarr Roarty was voted PwC GAA-GPA Young Footballer of the Year. The 19-year-old Naomh Conaill ace also becomes one of the youngest-ever All-Star award winners, joining exclusive company such as Clifford when he was at the beginning of his senior service, Cork icon and dual star Jimmy Barry Murphy who was just 19 in 1973 and Colm Cooper who was also 19 for his first. Derry legend Dermot McNicholl was honoured for his Oak Leaf displays as an 18-year-old on the 1984 team, and Kerry’s Maurice Fitzgerald was 18 when he was first honoured in 1988.

There was also a brilliant finish to Darragh McCarthy’s action-packed debut season after the 19-year-old followed up on his brilliant displays in the Tipperary attack by being voted by his peers as the PwC GAA-GPA Young Hurler of the Year and bringing the award back to Toomevara.

PwC GAA/GPA Footballer of the Year

David Clifford (Fossa, Kerry)

PwC GAA/GPA Young Footballer of the Year

Finnbarr Roarty (Naomh Conaill, Donegal)

PwC GAA/GPA Hurler of the Year

John McGrath (Loughmore-Castleiney, Tipperary)

PwC GAA/GPA Young Hurler of the Year

Darragh McCarthy (Toomevara, Tipperary)

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