Leitirm corner forward Ailbhe Clancy has won the PwC GPA Players of the Month in football for August.
Clancy scored 2-3 in an inspired All-Ireland final performance which helped Leitrim win their first intermediate football title since 2007.
Surviving a late Tyrone comeback to win 3-11 to 3-10; Glancy produced the standout performance across all the Ladies football finals.
Meanwhile, Aoife Donohue’s four points from play against Cork; helped Galway push the reigning champions all the way in the All-Ireland senior camogie final. However, Galway were edged 1-16 to 0-16 in front of 27,811 fans at Croke Park.
Also, presented today Galway’s Nicola Ward and Dervla Higgins; are the July winners of the PwC GPA Player of the Month awards for Ladies football and camogie. Whereas, Clare’s Tony Kelly and Galway’s Paul Conroy named the PwC GAA/GPA Hurler and Footballer of the Month.
Enda McDonagh, Managing Partner, PwC Ireland, said: “July and August have provided displays of sporting excellence across all codes”.
”These months saw the much-anticipated All-Ireland knockout stages, culminating in the All-Ireland finals. It is a huge achievement to be a part of such momentous occasions. And each one of our six winners should be immensely proud of their achievements”.
GPA awards presented for July and August
“It gives me great pleasure to highlight the quality of the individual performances of some of Gaelic games’ finest players during the months of July and August” said Jarlath Burns GAA president.
“On the ladies’ football front Nicola Ward is acknowledged for her performances in Galway’s impressive All-Ireland series run and similarly Dervla Higgins’s contribution for the same county in their quest for All-Ireland camogie honours is highlighted.
“The stand out performers for August were deemed to be Leitrim’s Ailbhe Clancy (LGFA) and Aoife Donoghue of Galway (Camogie) after their final appearances.
“Well done to all of the awards winners. Being honoured by your peers is very special and thanks to the GPA and PwC for their partnership in this scheme.”
"Being honoured by your peers is very special and thanks to the GPA and PwC for their partnership in this scheme.”
The PwC GPA Women’s Player of the Month and PwC GAA/GPA Players of the Month Award winners; are voted for by the GPA’s membership.
