Irish striker Eoin Doyle could be set to create history
The Dubliner is in line to win the player of the month award in League Two for the third consecutive time.
The Dubliner is in line to win the player of the month award in League Two for the third consecutive time.
The 24-year-old is the youngest competitor to win the title since Ryan Moore did so in 2006.
His efforts helped Barca to successfully defend the La Liga title.
The England international has been included for a record-breaking number of assists in a Premier League season.
‘In Sunshine or in Shadow: How Boxing Brought Hope in the Troubles’ by Donald McRae also makes the cut.
The Dundalk defender has produced some impressive performances of late.
Dubliner Keeva Keenan was rewarded for her excellent form last night.
It tells the story of the Belfast-born star’s turbulent upbringing and rise to the top of Irish boxing,
Mauro Icardi is the first player outside Juventus to win the award since Zlatan Ibrahimovic with AC Milan in 2011.
Fifa’s player of the year is announced later today.
Patrick Hoban impressed throughout June for the league leaders.
Cathal Mannion scooped The Sunday Game’s accolade after hitting 0-6 from play.
The Houston Rockets ace was named NBA MVP ahead of LeBron James and Anthony Davis.
Her effort against the Western Bulldogs earned her the accolade.
The New Zealand fly-half, given the award in 2016, is looking to emulate flanker McCaw’s feat of 2009 and 2010.
The Cavan woman has again won the Mark H McCormack Medal.
25-year-old Brazilian Neymar tops the list, which factors in age, contract, position and club status among other variables.
The midfielder topped the closest poll in club history to beat out Antonio Valencia and Zlatan Ibrahimovic.
He beat off competition from team-mate Eden Hazard and Tottenham’s Dele Alli.
The former Leicester City midfielder has been in sensational form since moving to London.
It’s the second consecutive award for the Corkman.
Meanwhile, Cork City’s Mark McNulty won Goalkeeper of the Year.
The Irish manager has masterminded the Seagulls’ flight to the top of England’s second tier.
The Team USA coach helped the country win three medals at the Olympics.
They were named Team of the Year and Manager of the Year respectively.
The Bayern Munich midfielder has been recognised as the continent’s best player aged 21 or under.
The Highlanders have now gone five games unbeaten and earned draws with Celtic and Aberdeen.
Another award to add to the collection for Leicester.
Meanwhile, Rangers captain Lee Wallace was named as the Championship player of the year.
Burnley’s Joey Barton and Andre Gray were also among the in-form players recognised.
The Irish midfielder, who is recovering from a broken leg, makes up the three-man shortlist with Andre Gray and Ross McCormack.
Keven Mealamu, Tony Woodcock, Ma’a Nonu and Conrad Smith also received awards.
Shamrock Rovers’ Brandon Miele and Cork City’s Mark O’Sullivan came second and third respectively.
Shamrock Rovers duo Brandon Miele and Kieran Marty Waters were second and third respectively.
The 22-year-old moved to the League One side after being released by Sunderland in 2014.
Munster’s Paul O’Connell is among the legends to make the cut for the fantasy team.
Daryl Murphy missed out on Championship Player of the Year, however.
The Ireland striker is named alongside the likes of Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo and erm, Bradley Wright-Phillips.
The talented outhalf was chosen by his fellow team-mates and named last night.