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Padraig Boyle (Ballyduff) and Trish Connolly at the Kerry Hurling All-Star Award night. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.
FIFTEEN hurlers were honoured for their performances in the Senior Hurling Championship at the Kerry Hurling All-Stars in McElligott’s, Abbeydorney on Saturday night. (photos below)
The not-for-profit event, organised by Mike O’Halloran and Timmy Sheehan, is to honour the hurlers who participate in the County Senior Hurling Championship for their dedication to the code, their clubs and to acknowledge the contribution of their families.
Diarmuid Lyng, former Wexford hurler and TG4 hurling pundit, was the special guest along with Andrew Morrissey of Radio Kerry and Sean Kelly MEP, while Recovery Haven benefitted on the night.
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Diarmuid Lyng presented five Kerry Hurling All-Stars to champions Kilmoyley, four to beaten finalists Ballyduff, Abbeydorney (3), St Brendans (2) and Causeway (1).
Player of the year went to Padraig Boyle of Ballyduff and young player of the year was Michael O’Leary of Abbeydorney.
Kilmoyley claimed their 24th title last month, defeating Ballyduff after a replay, in doing so equalling Ballyduff’s record for most Kerry Senior Hurling Championships.
On the night, Diarmuid Lyng, gave an rousing speech about Kerry hurling that stirred the senses of hurlers in attendance.
Just put your money on Kerry now for the 2017 Leinster Championship. Much appreciated Mike thanks https://t.co/1H4m7Scc7A
— Diarmuid Lyng (@diarmuidlyng) October 9, 2016
The Kerry Hurling All-Stars 2016 are;
1. Brian Donovan, Abbeydorney
2. Fionan Horgan, St Brendan’s
3. Paud Costello, Ballyduff
4. Sean Nolan, Kilmoyley
5. Eoin Egan, Abbeydorney
6. Dougie Fitzell, Kilmoyley
7. Tom Murnane, Kilmoyley
8. Paudie O Connor, Kilmoyley
9. Michael Boyle, Ballyduff,
10. Keith Carmody, Causeway,
11. Michael O Leary, Abbeydorney
12. Daniel Collins, Kilmoyley,
13. Jack Goulding, Ballyduff
14. Padraig Boyle, Ballyduff
15. John Egan, St Brendan’s
Philip Lucid (Ballyheigue), Daniel Collins (Kilmoyley), Brian Donovan (Abbeydorney), Dougie Fitzell (Kilmoyley), Aidan McCabe (Kilmoyley) and Paidi O’Connor (Kilmoyley) at the Kerry Hurling All-Star Award night. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.
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Sean Nolan and Niamh Carmody at the Kerry Hurling All-Star Award night. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.
Pat Hayes, John Lucid, Sean Kelly and James Fealy at the Kerry Hurling All-Star Award night. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.
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Roisin Donlon and Stephen O’Connor (Abbeydorney) at the Kerry Hurling All-Star Award night. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.
Christine McAuliffe, Danny Leane, Marie Crosby and Josephine Slattery at the Kerry Hurling All-Star Award night. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.
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Aidan Healy, Niall O’Connell and Aoife O’Connell at the Kerry Hurling All-Star Award night. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.
Gerard Collins, Geraldine Collins, Mary Brick and John Martin Brick at the Kerry Hurling All-Star Award night. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.
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At the Kerry Hurling All-Starsl Sean Kelly, Daniel Collins and Diarmuid Lyng.
At the Kerry Hurling All-Stars; Sean Kelly, Diarmuid Lyng and Dougie Fitzell.
At the Kerry Hurling All-Stars; Sean Kelly, Diarmuid Lyng and Jack Goulding.
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At Kerry Hurling All-Stars; Michael Boyle, Sean Kelly, Diarmuid Lyng and Paudie O’Connor.
At the Kerry Hurling All-Stars; Sean Kelly, Mike Parker, Diarmuid Lyng.
At the Kerry Hurling All-Stars; Sean Kelly, Diarmuid Lyng and Padraig Boyle.
At the Kerry Hurling All-Stars; Sean Kelly, Diarmuid Lyng and Tom Murnane.
The Boyle family celebrating at the Kerry GAA All-Stars.
