Laois GAA Announce Award Winners For 2024

17 were handed out across 15 clubs.

The 2024 Laois GAA awards have been announced with 17 handed out across 15 clubs.

Rioghan Murphy takes home the Senior Footballer of the Year award after helping Portarlington to their fourth county title in five years.

Killeshin's Killian Roche is named the Intercounty Footballer of the Year, guiding Laois to the Division 4 title and Tailteann Cup Final. 

Clough-Ballacolla dominate the hurling prizes, with centre-back Lee Cleere crowned Senior Hurler of the Year, while Aidan Corby claims the Intercounty Hurler award.

The Heath's Tom Jones is added to the Hall of Fame having served as the Laois GAA Event Controller for over 25 years.

Jones' contribution to the county is unmeasurable according to Midlands 103 commentator Jack Nolan:

Jack reviewed the award winners with Midlands 103's Oisin Coyne:

The award winners are listed in full below: 

FOOTBALL


Senior Footballer of the year: Rioghan Murphy (Portarlington)


Senior B Footballer of the year: Paddy Fitzpatrick (The Heath)


Intermediate Footballer of the year: Cormac Murphy (Crettyard)


Intermediate B Footballer of the year: Jamie Conway (Arles Kilcruise)


Junior Footballer of the year: Cian Ryle (Kilcavan)


Minor Footballer of the year: Darren Brennan (Portlaoise)


Laois Intercounty Footballer of the year: Killian Roche (Killeshin)

 

HURLING


Senior Hurler of the year: Lee Cleere (Clough/Ballacolla)


Premier Intermediate Hurler of the year: PJ Scully (Borris-In-Ossory Kilcotton)


Intermediate Hurler of the year: Laurence Kenny (Mountmellick)


Junior Hurler of the year: Darragh Hiney (Ballypickas)


Minor Hurler of the year: Kyron Cuddy (Castletown)


Laois Inter County Hurler of the year: Aidan Corby (Clough/Ballacolla)

 

Hall of Fame: Tom Jones (The Heath)


Referee: Anthony Stapleton (Rathdowney/Errill)


Rounders: Gillian Keenan (Emo Rounders)


Scor: Monica Delaney (Castletown)


Handball: Elizabeth Pearson (Clough/Ballacolla Handball)

 

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