DERRY'S Karen Kielt and Méabh McGoldrick have received 2015 Camogie Allstar nominations. Kielt is listed amongst the forwards while McGoldrick gets the nod in defence.
Derry Camogie Chairperson Maura McCloy expressed her delight that two of the Oak Leaf county stars were named on the 45 player shortlist.
“I am delighted that two Derry players picked up nominations, they are two excellent players who have worked hard all year and it is a great achievement that they have been recognized in this way,” said McCloy.
All-Ireland champions Cork and finalists Galway dominate the shortlist, the final team will be announced at the Allstars banquet, sponsored by Liberty Insurance at Citywest Hotel on November 7.
Cork have picked up 13 nominations with goalkeeper Aoife Murray, defenders Pamela Mackey, Leanne O’Sullivan, Laura Treacy, Rena Buckley and Gemma O’Connor amongst the nominees. Cork captain Ashling Thompson and Julia White have both been nominated at midfield while Orla Cotter, Orla Cronin, Briege Corkery, Amy O’Connor and Katriona Mackey are named amongst the forwards.
Galway goalkeeper Susan Earner, defenders Heather Cooney, Sarah Dervan, Siobhán Coen and Lorraine Ryan are all named among the National League champions 11 nominations. Emma Kilkelly and Niamh Kilkenny have both been nominated at midfield with Aoife Donohue, Niamh McGrath, Molly Dunne and Ailish O’Reilly amongst the forward nominees.
Wexford received six nominations; goalkeeper Laura Brennan, defenders Ciara Storey, Mary Leacy and forwards Shelley Kehoe, Kate Kelly and Katriona Parrock. While, Kilkenny have received five nominations; defenders Edwina Keane, Claire Phelan, midfielder Aisling Dunphy and forwards Anne Dalton and Katie Power.
Tipperary, Dublin and Offaly have all received two nominations each, Dublin’s Ali Maguire and Sarah O’Donovan, in defence and in the forward line respectively while Tipperary’s Ann Eviston is listed amongst the defence and Cáit Devane in the forwards. Offaly’s Jean Brady and Michaela Morkan are also on the shortlist in defence.
Limerick and Clare received one nomination each with Niamh Mulcahy named in midfield for the Treaty County and Chloe Morey of Clare amongst the forward line.
Dave Cuddy (Laois), Seán Fleming (Waterford) and Paudie Murray (Cork) are amongst the nominees for Manager of the Year, which will be announced on the night along with the 2015 All-Stars team.
