Four Clare hurlers named on Fitzgibbon Cup Team of the Year

Four Clare hurlers have been named on the Electric Ireland Fitzgibbon Cup Team of the Year - Adam Hogan, Diarmuid Ryan, Shane Meehan and Mark Rodgers.

In a season which was filled with stand-out team and individual performances, it was Mary Immaculate College Limerick who won the title, overcoming a strong University of Limerick side in the final.

The Mary Immaculate College side, which is managed and coached by Jamie Wall and Podge Collins, triumphed to a third Fitzgibbon Cup since since 2016.

The Electric Ireland GAA Higher Education Rising Stars 2024 Hurling Team of the Year, features seven players from the champions while beaten finalists UL have four representatives.

Beaten semi-finalists University of Galway have three representatives, with one player from SETU Waterford also included on this year’s team.

2024 Electric Ireland GAA Higher Education Rising Stars Hurling Team of the Year

1. Jason Gillane (MICL, Patrickswell & Limerick)
2. ⁠Adam Hogan (MICL, Feakle & Clare)
3. ⁠Eoin Lawless (University of Galway, St Mary's Athenry & Galway)
4. ⁠Fergal O’Connor (University of Limerick, Effin & Limerick)
5. ⁠Diarmuid Ryan (MICL, Cratloe & Clare)
6. ⁠Mark Fitzgerald (University of Limerick, Passage & Waterford)
7. ⁠Joe Caesar (MICL, Killenaule & Tipperary)
8. ⁠Cathal Quinn (MICL, Cashel King Cormacs & Tipperary)
9. ⁠Gavin Lee (University of Galway, Clarinbridge & Galway)
10. Reuben Halloran (SETU Waterford, De La Salle & Waterford)
11. ⁠Gearoid O’Connor (University of Limerick, Moyne-Templetuohy & Tipperary)
12. ⁠Shane O’Brien (MICL, Kilmallock & Limerick)
13. ⁠Shane Meehan (MICL, Banner & Clare)
14. ⁠Mark Rodgers (University of Limerick, Scariff & Clare)
15. ⁠Niall Collins (University of Galway, Cappataggle & Galway)

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Commenting following the announcement of the team, Uachtarán CLG Jarlath Burns said:“Congratulations to the players and institutions whose immense efforts have been recognised in this year’s Electric Ireland Higher Education GAA Rising Stars Hurling Team of the Year. We have been delighted to watch the tremendous matchups and skills in this year’s Fitzgibbon Cup, and I look forward to celebrating the players’ and teams’ achievements at our Higher Education Awards Ceremony next month.”

Sarah Sharkey, group sponsorship and PR manager at Electric Ireland, commented: “We are thrilled to announce the 2024 Electric Ireland GAA Higher Education Rising Stars Hurling Team of the Year. Each year, we are proud to be able to support these Championships and bring first class rivals together. This season has served as an excellent reminder of the commitment and determination of the players and institutions involved. We would like to extend a huge congratulations to each of the players recognised this year.”

This year’s Electric Ireland’s #FirstClassRivals campaign continued to celebrate the unexpected alliances that were formed by County rivals coming together in pursuit of some of the most coveted titles in the GAA.

The Electric Ireland Higher Education GAA Rising Star Hurling of the Year will be announced at the Higher Education awards ceremony on April 1.