A Tipperary player has been named as the Electric Ireland Minor Star Hurling Player of the Year.
Thurles Sarsfields’ Euan Murray won the award following his stellar performances fro the All-Ireland minor winning Tipperary team.
Murray, who’s eligible for the minor grade next year, scored 1-04 in the All-Ireland semi-final and scored four points against Kilkenny in the decider.
The Thurles youngster was one of five Tipp players named in the 2024 Electric Ireland Hurling Minor Star Team of the Year.
Tipp captain Cathal O’Reilly, Tiarnan Ryan, Billy O’Brien and Cillian Minogue were all included in the team of the year.
2024 Electric Ireland Hurling Minor Star Team of the Year:
1. Seán Kelly (Galway and St Thomas’)
2. Sean McNamara (Clare and Clooney-Quin)
3. Cathal O’Reilly (Tipperary and Holycross-Ballycahill)
4. Larry Phelan (Kilkenny and James Stephens)
5. Jack Dollard (Kilkenny and Glenmore)
6. Jonah Donnellan (Galway and Pádraig Pearses)
7. Dara Kennedy (Clare and Ballyea)
8. Tiarnan Ryan (Tipperary and Holycross-Ballycahill)
9. Kevin Buggy (Kilkenny and Erin’s Own)
10. Jake Mullen (Kilkenny and Shamrocks Ballyhale)
11. Euan Murray (Tipperary and Durlas Óg)
12. Billy O’Brien (Tipperary and Nenagh Éire Óg)
13. Seán O’Brien (Wexford and Rathgarogue Cushinstown)
14. Brian Callanan (Galway and Ardrahan)
15. Cillian Minogue (Tipperary and Durlas Óg)
Rob Crabbe, Group Sponsorship & PR Manager at Electric Ireland, commented: “The Electric Ireland GAA Minor Hurling Championship delivered another thrilling season, culminating with an epic final between Tipperary and Kilkenny.
“Once again, Electric Ireland is delighted to announce the 2024 Electric Ireland GAA Minor Star Hurling Team of the Year and continue to celebrate both the minor and major moments that contribute to the overall success of these young athletes.
“Each of the 15 players selected demonstrated exceptional skill and dedication throughout the Championship, playing a crucial role in their teams’ achievements.”
Uachtarán CLG, Jarlath Burns, said: “A huge congratulations to each player named in the 2024 Electric Ireland GAA Minor Star Hurling Team of the Year.
“The standard of play in this competition reaches new heights every year and we were privileged once again to witness the skill and passion of these young athletes as they represent their counties.
“I’m excited to see what the future holds for these talented individuals as they continue on their hurling journeys.
“A special acknowledgement must go to Euan Murray of Tipperary for earning the title of 2024 Electric Ireland GAA Minor Star Hurling Player of the Year, Euan’s performances throughout were exceptional and he was a vital part of Tipperary’s success.”
