Coolderry's Damien Murray and Edenderry captain Richie Dalton have been named as the Offaly senior hurler and footballer of the year respectively.

Former county star Murray has been rewarded for a brilliant season with Coolderry which saw him rack up 2-54 in the club's capture of the Offaly and Leinster titles. Dalton, meanwhile, was outstanding for Edenderry in their surprise Dowling Cup success. He was also a regular starter at midfield for the Offaly footballers this year.

The annual awards, which will be presented at a ceremony in Tullamore's Bridge House Hotel on Friday, January 13, honour the top players in all grades from senior to minor and also incorporate handball, ladies football, camogie and referees.

The full list of recipients is as follows:

Hurling
Senior Hurling - Damien Murray (Coolderry)
Intermediate Hurling - Chris McDonald (Brosna Gaels)
Junior Hurling - Eunan Martin (St Rynagh's)
U21Hurling - David Magner (Ballinamere)
Minor Hurling - Peter Geraghty (Kilcormac/Killoughey)
Camogie - Elaine Dermody (Drumcullen)
Hall Of Fame - Pat Joe Whelahan (St Rynagh's and Birr)

Referee - Brian Gavin (Clara)

Handball - Micheál O'Brien (Crinkle)

Football

Senior Football - Richie Dalton (Edenderry)
Intermediate Football - Joe Kilmurray (Rhode)
Junior Football - Noel Andrew Graham (Cappincur)
U21 Football - Cian Donohoe (St Michael's)
Minor Football - Joe Maher (Ferbane/Belmont)
Ladies Football - Orlagh Heavey (Rhode)
Hall Of Fame- Paddy McCormack (Rhode)
Referee - Damien Brazil (Shannonbridge) Tweet

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