Clare duo Eoghan Gunning and James Hegarty have been named in the Electric Ireland GAA Minor Hurling Team of the Year.
Broadford’s Eoghan Gunning and James Hegarty of Inagh-Kilnamona have both been honoured for their performances in the Banner’s progressions to the last four of the All Ireland series.
Clare came agonisingly close to securing an historic Munster final triumph before losing out on penalties against eventual All Ireland champions Tipperary.
The pair played every minute of Clare’s eight contests this year in a campaign which can only serve to benefit this group of players going forward.
Hegarty was part of the St. Flannan’s side that secured Dean Ryan Cup glory last November as they defeated Ardscoil Rís 3-16 to 0-16. Gunning and Hegarty were part of an outstanding Clare defence that played a pivotal role in the Banner’s run to the final four.
Offaly’s Adam Screeney has been selected as the 2022 Electric Ireland GAA Minor Star Hurling Player of the Year. The Kilcormac-Killoughey netted a crucial goal against Clare in the All Ireland semi final at Semple Stadium.
This year’s Electric Ireland GAA Minor Star Hurling Team of the Year features four players from All-Ireland champions, Tipperary, while the All-Ireland finalists, Offaly, also have four players represented. Galway have three representatives while both Laois and Clare each have two players on this year’s team.
The team was selected by a panel of GAA experts and was determined in part by Electric Ireland’s ‘Minor Moments of the Week’ initiative on Twitter via @ElectricIreland and #GAAThisIsMajor.
2022 Electric Ireland GAA Minor Hurling Team of the Year: 1. Donagh Fahy (Galway and Ardrahan); 2. Ciarán Flynn (Laois and The Harps); 3. James Mahon (Offaly and Kilcormac-Killoughey); 4. Eoghan Gunning (Clare and Broadford); 5. Sam O’Farrell (Tipperary and Nenagh Éire Óg); 6. James Hegarty (Clare and Inagh-Kilnamona); 7. Donal Shirley (Offaly and Tubber); 8. Rory Burke (Galway and Oranmore/Maree); 9. Adam Daly (Tipperary and Knockavilla-Donaskeigh Kickhams); 10. Ben Deegan (Laois and Camross); 11. Dan Ravenhill (Offaly and Durrow); 12. Paddy McCormack (Tipperary and Borris-Ileigh); 13. Aaron Niland (Galway and Clarinbridge); 14. Tom Delaney (Tipperary and Cahir); 15. Adam Screeney (Offaly and Kilcormac-Killoughey).
Sarah Sharkey, Brand, PR and Sponsorship Manager at Electric Ireland, commented “After another major season of the Electric Ireland GAA Minor Championships, we are delighted to announce the 2022 Electric Ireland GAA Minor Star Hurling Team of the Year. Each member of the team has contributed enormously to what has been an outstanding season of Minor hurling.”
“Electric Ireland would also like to give a special mention to the Electric Ireland Minor Hurling Player of the Year, Adam Screeney, who lit up this year’s championship with his incredible scoring displays for Offaly, during their exciting journey to the final.”
Uachtarán CLG Larry McCarthy said “I am delighted to, once again, have the opportunity to extend my congratulations to the Electric Ireland GAA Minor Hurling Team of the Year, with a special mention for Adam Screeney, the well-deserved recipient of the Electric Ireland GAA Minor Hurling Player of the Year.
“Fans turned out in large numbers to support our Minor players this season and we were fortunate to see the skills of these outstanding players. I look forward to watching the next chapter of their playing careers.”