Carrick crowned Club of the Year as Emmets lead All-Star honours
Carrick crowned Club of the Year as Emmets lead All-Star honours
Carrickmacross Emmets completed a remarkable season by being named Club of the Year, adding to their dominant showing in the Senior Men’s All-Stars where they claimed six places across the ten positions.
With Colm Kiernan and Barry Lambe forming an elite partnership, and an all-Carrick outfield featuring Oran Kiernan, Declan Finnegan and Euan Matthews, the Monaghan side’s depth and consistency were clear for all to see. Justin Burns added further Carrick representation at third base, reinforcing a season where the club set the standard across the board.
Erne Eagles were represented through Shane Sheridan and Ger Clerkin, while Paul Cooper (Glynn Barntown) and Ciaran Weldon (Limekiln) rounded out the line-up.
In the Senior Ladies’ awards, Michelle Hopkins pitcher and Katie Groonell (Breaffy) were rewarded for superb seasons. Sheena King (Glynn Barntown) and Geraldine Goldrick (Erne Eagles) excelled in the infield, with Paula Doherty (Breaffy) and Ann-Marie Dunphy (Glynn Barntown) completing the middle.
The outfield trio of Amy Moloney (Cuchulainn), Abbie Delaney (Glynn Barntown) and Claire Burke (Breaffy) combined athleticism and reliability, while Chloe Doyle (Glynn Barntown) received roaming honours.
In Senior Mixed, Leah Mullins (Cuchulainn) and Colm Jordan (Breaffy) earned recognition after standout campaigns in a highly competitive grade.
🌟 Intermediate All-Stars
A new wave of Rounders talent shone brightly at Intermediate level, with standout performances right across the country.
- Intermediate Ladies: Hannah McNamee (The Heath)
- Intermediate Men: Ili Tuimauga (Galway City Rapparees)
- Intermediate Mixed: Justin Perrin (Erne Eagles)
The depth and quality at Intermediate level continue to surge, signalling an exciting future pipeline to senior competition.
⭐ Junior All-Stars
The Junior awards highlighted emerging stars who made their mark across all three competitions.
- Junior Ladies: Julianne Smith (Inniskeen)
- Junior Men: John Paul Mulvihill (St Senan’s)
- Junior Mixed: Louise Kelly (St Senan’s)
- Junior Mixed – Male: Niall Sheahy (St Senan’s)
A brilliant showcase of grassroots development and coaching strength nationwide.
🏅 Other Major Winners
Provincial Clubs of the Year
- Munster: St. Senan’s
- Ulster: Erne Eagles
- Connacht: Galway City Rapparees
- Leinster: Glynn Barntown
Team of the Year Awards
- Junior Team of the Year: Kilmore
- Intermediate Team of the Year: Emo
- Senior Team of the Year: Glynn Barntown
A season defined by quality, competition and rising standards — and with Carrickmacross recognised as Club of the Year, the bar has been set high heading into 2026.
