JONATHAN WALTERS HAS tonight been named Ireland’s player of the year.
Walters took the award ahead of Robbie Brady and Wes Hoolahan in a ceremony in Dublin this evening.
The Stoke forward earned praise for his performances in the green jersey which helped Martin O’Neill’s side to Euro 2016 qualification.
Walters was also nominated in the goal of the year category for his effort against Georgia.
Shane Long’s memorable strike against Germany at Lansdowne Road beat that and Brady’s playoff goal versus Bosia however.
Tony Cascarino was inducted into the Hall of Fame. The former Celtic and Aston Villa targetman is the sixth player from the EURO ’88 and Italia ’90 squads to be recognised.
Brighton striker Richie Towell was the winner of the SSE Airtricity League Player of the Year following an outstanding season with Dundalk, while ex-Italy international Gianluca Vialli was named as the International Personality of the Year.
Senior International Player of the Year
Jonathan Walters
Senior Women’s International Player of the Year
Denise O’Sullivan
Young International Player of the Year
Robbie Brady
Three International Goal of the Year
Shane Long v Germany
Special Merit
Regions’ Cup team
Hall of Fame
Tony Cascarino
International Personality of the Year
Gianluca Vialli
Under 21 International Player of the Year
Alan Browne
Under 19 International Player of the Year
Ryan Manning
Under 19 Women’s International Player of the Year
Megan Connolly
Under 17 International Player of the Year
Connor Ronan
Under 17 Women’s International Player of the Year
Amanda McQuillan
Under 16 International Player of the Year
Jayson Molumby (Brighton & Hove Albion)
Under 16 Women’s International Player of the Year
Heather Payne (Salthill Devon)
Under 15 International Player of the Year
Lee O’Connor (Villa – Waterford)
SSE Airtricity League Player of the Year
Richie Towell (Dundalk)
Junior International Player of the Year
Jimmy Carr (St Michael’s)
Intermediate Player of the Year
Kenneth Hoey (Rockmount)
FAI School’s International Player of the Year
Connor Ellis (Colaiste Phobail)
Football For All International Player of the Year
Mark Duffy (Special Olympics Ireland)
