2024 Tailteann Cup Staff of the Yr Introduced
Down have claimed 5 spots on the 2024 Tailteann Cup Staff of the Yr, following their championship victory over Laois. Below Conor Laverty’s administration, the Mourne males achieved each promotion within the Allianz League Division 3 and secured the Tailteann Cup. The chosen Down gamers embrace defenders Pierce Laverty, Ryan McEvoy, and Daniel McGuinness, midfielder Odhran Murdock, and inside ahead Pat Havern.
Laois, the crushed finalists, characteristic 4 gamers: goalkeeper Killian Roche, who scored 0-13 through the marketing campaign, half-back Brian Byrne, and forwards Mark Barry and Evan O’Carroll.
In complete, six counties are represented on this yr’s crew, with Antrim’s Kavan Keelan, Limerick’s Emmet Rigter, and Kildare’s Darragh Kirwan additionally incomes locations. Sligo’s spectacular trio of Evan Lyons, Seán Carrabine, and Niall Murphy spherical out the choice.
GAA President Jarlath Burns commented on the continued success of the competitors: “In simply three years, the Tailteann Cup has turn out to be a key occasion in our calendar, providing aggressive championship soccer to a variety of counties. This yr’s semi-finals and last showcased excellent leisure, and I congratulate the gamers chosen for his or her integral function in making the Tailteann Cup such a standout competitors.”
Tom Parsons, CEO of the Gaelic Gamers’ Affiliation, additionally praised the finalists’ contribution: “It’s no shock to see Down and Laois dominate the picks, however congratulations additionally go to the gamers from Sligo, Antrim, Limerick, and Kildare. The Tailteann Cup is now a longtime championship, because of the dedication of gamers, managers, and supporters.”
The Tailteann Cup Staff of the Yr was chosen by a committee led by Pat Daly. The winners can be honoured at a black-tie occasion at Croke Park, the place they are going to be part of members of the Champion 15 and Joe McDonagh Staff of the Yr. The ceremony can be streamed dwell on the GAA’s YouTube channel from 7pm tomorrow.
Tailteann Cup 2024 Staff of the Yr
1. Killian Roche (Laois)
2. Pierce Laverty (Down)
3. Ryan McEvoy (Down)
4. Kavan Keenan (Antrim)
5. Daniel Guinness (Down)
6. Brian Byrne (Laois)
7. Evan Lyons (Sligo)
8. Emmet Rigter (Limerick)
9. Odhran Murdock (Down)
10. Mark Barry (Laois)
11. Darragh Kirwan (Kildare)
12. Sean Carrabine (Sligo)
13. Niall Murphy (Sligo)
14. Evan O’Carroll (Laois)
15. Pat Havern (Down)
