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Published 09:12 8 Nov 2025 GMT
Updated 09:12 8 Nov 2025 GMT

Kerry and Tipperary were the big winners at Friday night’s PwC GAA All-Star Awards, celebrating the best performers of the 2025 season.
In football, Kerry dominated with eight players named on the All-Star team. David Clifford once again stole the show, claiming the Footballer of the Year award for a third time.
Donegal’s Finnbarr Roarty was honoured as Young Footballer of the Year, capping off a breakthrough season. Meath’s Seán Rafferty made history by earning his county’s first All-Star in 18 years, while players from Donegal, Armagh and Louth also featured in the final selection.
In hurling, Tipperary’s superb campaign was recognised with seven All-Star awards. Star forward John McGrath crowned a stellar year by being named Hurler of the Year, following his key role in Tipperary’s triumph over Cork at Croke Park.
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Shane Ryan (Kerry), Brendan McCole (Donegal), Jason Foley (Kerry), Sean Rafferty (Meath), Brian O Beaglaoich (Kerry), Gavin White (Kerry), Finnbarr Roarty (Donegal), Joe O'Connor (Kerry), Michael Langan (Donegal) , Paudie Clifford (Kerry), Sean O'Shea (Kerry), Oisin Conaty (Armagh), David Clifford (Kerry), Michael Murphy (Donegal), Sam Mulroy (Louth)
Footballer of the Year: David Clifford (Kerry)
Young Footballer of the Year: Finnbarr Roarty (Donegal)
PwC All-Stars Hurling 2025: Rhys Shelly (Tipperary); Robert Doyle (Tipperary), Huw Lawlor (Kilkenny, Sean O'Donoghue (Cork); Eoghan Connolly (Tipperary), Ronan Maher (Tipperary), Ciaran Joyce (Cork); Darragh Fitzgibbon (Cork), Cathal Mannion (Galway); Jake Morris (Tipperary), Andrew Ormond (Tipperary), Cian O'Sullivan (Dublin); Martin Keoghan (Kilkenny), John McGrath (Tipperary), Brian Hayes (Cork).
Hurler of the Year: John McGrath (Tipperary)
Young Hurler of the Year: Darragh McCarthy (Tipperary)
See the best pictures from the red carpet below.
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