SLAUGHTNEIL have had a magnificent seven players named on the AIB/camogie Association Club Team of the Year, with Tina Hannon also named as Ulster player of the Year.
She is joined on the select 15 by goalkeeper Jolene Bradley, defenders Bróna, Eilís, and Aoife Ní Chaiside, midfielder Shannon Graham, and fellow forward Louise Dougan.
St Martin's Chloe Foxe from Leinster, Inniscarra's Aileen Sheehan from Munster, Adrahan's Shauna Healy from Connacht, receive the other provincial accolades.
AIB will recognise the four provincial stars, amongst their family and friends, at an awards ceremony held at Croke Park Hotel later this week. The awards provide an opportunity for these players to be recognised for their individual performances, commitment and talent shown throughout this past season.
The four provincial players of the year were chosen from the overall team of year, which is as follows:
1. Jolene Bradley, Slaughtneil
2. Shauna Healy, Ardrahan
3. Bróna Ní Chaiside, Slaughtneil
4. Eilís Ní Chaiside, Slaughtneil
5. Ciara O'Connor, St. Martin's
6. Aoife Ní Chaiside, Slaughtneil
7. Rena Buckley, Inniscarra
8. Aileen Sheehan, Inniscarra
9. Shannon Graham, Slaughtneil
10. Louise Dougan, Slaughtneil
11. Tina Hannon, Slaughtneil
12. Chloe Foxe, St. Martin's
13. Linda Bolger, St. Martin's
14. Niamh McCarthy, Inniscarra
15. Rebecca Hennelly, Ardrahan
President of the Camogie Association, Kathleen Woods, commented on the Provincial Players of the Year and Team of the Year, saying: "We are delighted to be able to recognise these players for their hard-work, commitment and talent through the announcement of the AIB Camogie Club Provincial Players of the Year and overall Team of the Year. The 2018/19 season required countless hours of training, travelling, and facing tough competition. We are delighted to honour these players for their dedication to the sport, and the level of passion they've shown over the past several months."
Maol Muire Tynan, Head of Public Affairs AIB, said: "AIB is honoured to be a part of the All-Ireland Camogie Club Championships. The teams competing in the competition are a testament to the toughness of the championship and have shown relentless passion and dedication throughout the season. The unwavering support and community surrounding these games proves that it all starts at home in the club.
"AIB is delighted to reward the hard work and outstanding dedication shown by the winners throughout the 2018/2019 season. It is an incredible achievement to reach the AIB All-Ireland Camogie Club Championship and we are delighted to celebrate those that have shown outstanding skill and commitment on the AIB Camogie Club Team of the Year for 2018/2019."
