AIB, proud sponsor of the Camogie Club Championships has today announced the players selected for the 2023 AIB Camogie Club Championships team of the year.
An unforgettable season unfolded in 2023 featuring some matches where underdogs stood tall and old stalwarts showed us why they so often claim the biggest prizes in what was a fantastic season of AIB Camogie Club Championships action.
The team of the year features players from all four provincial champions and is a testament to the brilliant Camogie played throughout the length and breadth of Ireland this season.
The players selected will receive their awards on March 2nd in Croke Park and the AIB Camogie Club Championships player of the year will be announced on the night.
🎉AIB Camogie Club Championships Team of the Year Unveiled Ahead of Awards Ceremony in Croke Park. 🎉
The AIB Camogie Club Championships Player of the Year for 2023 will be announced at the awards which take place on Saturday, March 2nd. 🙌https://t.co/kMzGwE1WSh— The Camogie Association (@OfficialCamogie) February 28, 2024
Following their All-Ireland success, Dicksboro have been awarded eight places on the team of the year.
It was a year of firsts for the Kilkenny club as they claimed their maiden Leinster title when they overcame St. Vincents of Dublin, and they followed this success with a victory over Ulster champions Loughgiel Shamrocks of Antrim in the All-Ireland semi-final before toppling the defending All-Ireland champions, Sarsfields (Galway) in the All-Ireland final.
The Galway club have been awarded five places on the team of the year, having claimed a fourth county title in a row this season and defeating their namesakes Sarsfields of Cork in the All-Ireland semi-final before falling just short in the final. Sarsfields (Cork) and Loughiel Shamrocks have both been awarded one place each on the team of the year, having claimed provincial glory in Munster and Ulster respectively.
Huge Congratulations to our 8 Camogie Players who have been named on team of year 🇱🇻👏🎉 @AIB_GAA @KilkennyCamogie @LeinsterCamogie @OfficialCamogie pic.twitter.com/6xwHAjvz5S
— Dicksboro GAA & Camogie Club (@DicksboroGAA) February 28, 2024
The 2023 AIB Camogie Club Championships team of the year features Kirsty Maher (Dicksboro) in goal with Jane Cass (Dicksboro), Laura Ward (Sarsfields, Galway) and Katie Byrne (Dicksboro in the full back line. Half backs include Tara Kenny (Sarsfields, Galway), Maria Cooney (Sarsfields, Galway) and Ciara Phelan (Dicksboro) while Sarah Spellman (Sarsfields, Galway) and Aobha O’Gorman (Dicksboro) occupy the midfield positions.
The half forwards comprise of Asha McHardy (Dicksboro), Amy Clifford (Dicksboro) and Lucy Allen (Sarsfields, Cork) with Aoife Prendergast (Dicksboro), Siobhan McGrath (Sarsfields, Galway) and Caitrin Dobbin (Loughgiel Shamrocks) in the full forward line.
AIB Chief Marketing Officer, Mark Doyle said: “AIB is delighted to join the Camogie Association in honouring the achievements of these players at the AIB Camogie club player awards, following another fantastic season of the AIB Camogie Club Championships.
"The awards recognise the talent, determination and commitment these players have shown this season and over many years to achieve this success for their clubs.
In 2023 AIB celebrated our 11th year supporting the Camogie club championships and we look forward to continuing this support in 2024 and beyond. We would like to sincerely congratulate all the players who have so proudly represented their communities and look forward to honouring them at the awards this Saturday in Croke Park.”
Uachtarán an Cumann Camógaíochta, Hilda Breslin added: “The 2023 AIB Camogie Club Championships were a fantastic showcase of talent and determination on the display throughout the season. All four provinces are represented on the team of the year which is a testament to the quality of Camogie displayed across the island of Ireland.
"On behalf of the Camogie Association, I would like to congratulate all the players who have represented their club this year with such pride and honour, and to those who have been named on the team of the year. We look forward to welcoming you all to Croke Park this Saturday evening to mark your achievements over the past season.”
To keep up to date with the AIB Camogie club championships, and for exclusive content from this year’s AIB Camogie club player awards, follow @AIB_GAA on Twitter and Instagram, or on Facebook at www.facebook.com/AIBGAA.
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2023 AIB Camogie Club Championships Team of the Year
Kirsty Maher (Dicksboro, Kilkenny)
Jane Cass (Dicksboro, Kilkenny)
Laura Ward (Sarsfields, Galway)
Katie Byrne (Dicksboro, Kilkenny)
Tara Kenny (Sarsfields, Galway)
Maria Cooney (Sarsfields, Galway)
Ciara Phelan (Dicksboro, Kilkenny)
Sarah Spellman (Sarsfields, Galway)
Aobha O' Gorman (Dicksboro, Kilkenny)
Asha McHardy (Dicksboro, Kilkenny)
Amy Clifford (Dicksboro, Kilkenny)
Lucy Allen (Sarsfields, Cork)
Aoife Prendergast (Dicksboro, Kilkenny)
Siobhan McGrath Sarsfields, Galway)
Caitrin Dobbin (Loughgiel Shamrocks, Antrim)
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As chairperson of the Steering Committee, she spoke at the update of the integration process of the GAA, The Camogie Association and The LGFA today, expressing that she hopes there will be ONE organisation come 2027.
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