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Cormac Spain wins Minor Hurler of the Year as champions Waterford claim five spots in team

All-Ireland win leaves Deise with greatest share after this year’s minor hurling championship.

AFTER HIS ELEVEN point haul in the minor All-Ireland final against Clare, Cormac Spain of Ballygunner and Waterford has been named the Electric Ireland minor star hurling player of the year.

The Deise emerged victorious on a 1-18 to 0-11 scoreline in the decider and no fewer than five players are included in the minor hurling team of the year, again sponsored by Electric Ireland.

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Minor Hurling Team of The Year

  • Leon Talty (Clare, St Joseph’s Doora-Barefield)
  • Darragh Heavin (Cork, Russell Rovers)
  • Conor Lynch (Waterford, Geraldines)
  • Darragh Keane (Waterford, De La Salle)
  • Michael Tadhg Brosnan (Cork, Glen Rovers)
  • Dara Kennedy (Clare, Ballyea)
  • Colm Garde (Cork, Lisgoold)
  • Graham Ball (Clare, St Joseph’s Doora-Barefield)
  • Gearóid O’Shea (Waterford, St Molleran’s)
  • Shane Power (Waterford, De La Salle)
  • Cormac Deane (Cork, Killeagh)
  • Jake Mullen (Kilkenny, Shamrocks Ballyhale)
  • Cormac Spain (Waterford, Ballygunner)
  • Paul Rodgers (Clare, Scariff)
  • Cian Byrne (Kilkenny, O’Loughlin Gaels)

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GAA President, Jarlath Burns said, “I am delighted to congratulate the players selected in this year’s Electric Ireland Minor Star Hurling Team of the Year.

“Watching the games this season has been thrilling, and the showcase of talent at each stage of the championship has been extremely impressive, culminating in a captivating All-Ireland final between Waterford and Clare.

“A bright future lies ahead for these players, and I look forward to seeing their development in the GAA over the coming years. I am also delighted to congratulate Cormac Spain of Waterford on his fantastic achievement of the 2025 Player of the Year. Cormac’s instrumental performances, particularly his scoring in the final, make this a much-deserved award.”

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