2018 Camogie Association Player of the League Awards Nominees Announced
The nominees for the 2018 Camogie Association Player of the League Awards were announced today with players from across all three divisions of the Littlewoods Ireland Camogie Leagues recognised for their outstanding efforts in 2018.
Managers from all of the teams who participated in this year's competition were asked to choose their top three players from opposing teams from which the nominees were then identified.
In Division 1 champions Kilkenny lead the way with three nominations with midfield duo Anne Dalton and Denise Gaule joined by star forward Katie Power. Limerick's Niamh Mulcahy and Waterford's Beth Carton have also been recognised for their scoring exploits as they lead their counties in impressive campaigns.
Nominated in Division 2 are Cork forward duo Maeve and Keeva McCarthy and Westmeath forward Sheila McGrath who have each lead their sides to this weekend's Division 2 Final. Also nominated are Armagh's Ciara Donnelly and Derry's Gráinen McNicholl
Finally, in Division 3 champions Kerry are represented by full-back Niamh Leen, whilst runners-up Roscommon receive two nominations through forwards Niamh Farrell and Rachel Fitzmaurice.
The player with the most nominations from each Division will be announced at a ceremony to take place in Croke Park on Friday May 4th.
Camogie Association Player of the League Nominees – Littlewoods Ireland Camogie Leagues Division 1
- Beth Carton (Waterford)
- Anne Dalton (Kilkenny)
- Denise Gaule (Kilkenny)
- Niamh Mulcahy (Limerick)
- Katie Power (Kilkenny)
Camogie Association Player of the League Nominees – Littlewoods Ireland Camogie Leagues Division 2
- Ciara Donnelly (Armagh)
- Keeva McCarthy (Cork)
- Maeve McCarthy (Cork)
- Sheila McGrath (Westmeath)
- Gráinne McNicholl (Derry)
Camogie Association Player of the League Nominees – Littlewoods Ireland Camogie Leagues Division 3
- Niamh Farrell (Roscommon)
- Rachel Fitzmaurice (Roscommon)
- Niamh Leen (Kerry)