THE MEATH HURLERS lead the way in this year’s Ring, Rackard, Meagher Champion 15.
The Royals claim five spots on the Team of the Year after their Christy Ring Cup final win over Derry, with six counties represented in total.
Sean Geraghty, Simon Ennis, and James Toher are the Meath defenders selected, with Jack Regan and Éamon Óg Ó Donnchadha joining them from the forward line.
Nicky Rackard Cup winners Wicklow have three players included in Andrew Kavanagh, Christy Moorehouse and Andy O’Brien, while there’s two representatives a-piece from Ring and Rackard runners-up Derry and Donegal respectively: Riche Mullan and Cormac O’Doherty; and goalkeeper Luke White and Danny Cullen.
A pair of Monaghan’s Lory Meagher Cup champions are also recognised — Niall Garland and Niall Arthur — with Lancashire forward Conor Madden completing the selection.
We are delighted to announce the #GAA Ring, Rackard, and Meagher Team of the Year for 2023. In total 6 counties are represented on the team! Comhghairdeas leo uilig! 🌟#GAAChampion15 pic.twitter.com/lTDpqtS5KW
— The GAA (@officialgaa) October 24, 2023
Ring, Rackard and Meagher Cup players were asked to nominate outstanding performers in their competitions, with an independent selection committee adjudicating on the final team based on player performances, supported by video footage and county nominations.
The awards will be presented at a gala black-tie function in Croke Park this Friday night [live from 7pm on gaa.ie], along with the Joe McDonagh Cup Team of the Year, Tailteann Cup Team of the Year and overall Player of the Year accolades.
The Joe McDonagh and Tailteann Cup Teams of the Year will be announced over the next two days.
Champion 15 Team of the Year 2023
1. Luke White (Donegal – Nickey Rackard)
2. Seán Geraghty (Meath – Christy Ring), 3. Andrew Kavanagh (Wicklow – Nickey Rackard), 4. Simon Ennis (Meath – Christy Ring)
5. Richie Mullan (Derry – Christy Ring), 6. James Toher (Meath – Christy Ring), 7. Danny Cullen (Donegal – Nickey Rackard)
8. Cormac O’Doherty (Derry – Christy Ring), 9. Niall Garland (Monaghan – Lory Meagher)
10. Conor Madden (Lancashire – Lory Meagher), 11. Jack Regan (Meath – Christy Ring), 12. Éamon Óg Ó Donnchadha (Meath – Christy Ring)
13. Christy Moorehouse (Wicklow – Nickey Rackard), 14. Andy O’Brien (Wicklow – Nickey Rackard), 15. Niall Arthur (Monaghan – Lory Meagher).
