A look at the Littlewoods Ireland Camogie Association Player of the League Awards for 2018!

This year marks Littlewoods Ireland’s second year of sponsoring the Littlewoods Ireland Camogie Leagues. There were brilliant League campaigns across all three Divisions this year, which saw Kerry, Cork and Kilkenny all lift silverware.

The players’ hard work and dedication was celebrated at the Camogie Player of the League Awards, which was held in Croke Park on Friday, May 4th.

What was so special about these awards was that the winners were selected by the opposition managers, which highlighted the outstanding performances of all the nominees throughout the Littlewoods Ireland Camogie Leagues for 2018.

Littlewoods Ireland was present at the awards and also proudly presented the Style of Playe award during the night. Here is a look at all the #StyleOfPlay from the night!

Camogie Association President Kathleen Woods presents the Division 3 Player of League Award to Roscommon’s Niamh Farrell

Division Three Player of the League – Niamh Farrell, Roscommon

Roscommon’s Niamh Farrell was chosen as the winner for the Division 3 Player of the League. The Rossie side had a promising start to the League and finished off as runners-up after losing out to Kerry in the Division 3 Final.

Niamh was nominated along with her teammate Rachel Fitzmaurice and Kerry’s Niamh Leen.

Camogie Association President Kathleen Woods presents the Division 2 Player of League Award to Westmeath’s Shelia McGrath

Division Two Player of the League – Shelia McGrath, Westmeath

Westmeath had an impressive League campaign, building on their success from last year after claiming the 2017 All-Ireland Premier Junior title.

They may have lost out to Cork in the Division 2 League Final, but Shelia McGrath played a pivotal role in helping Westmeath reach the final. She was the winner from a list of nominees that included the Cork duo Keeva and Maeve McCarthy, Armagh’s Ciara Donnelly and Gráinne McNicholl of Derry.

Camogie Association President Kathleen Woods presents the Division 1 Player of League Award to Kilkenny Camogie Manager Ann Downey on behalf of Katie Power.

Division One Player of the League – Katie Power, Kilkenny

The Division One Player of the League award went to Kilkenny’s Katie Power.

Power was nominated amongst a strong group of players which included her teammates Anne Dalton and Denise Gaule, Limerick’s Niamh Mulchay and last year’s winner, Beth Carton of Waterford.

The Cats had a brilliant League campaign and they topped it off collecting their third league title in-a-row after beating Cork in the Division 1 Final.

Aoife Donohue is presented with the Littlewoods Ireland Style of Play award by Pippa Doyle, Sponsorship Executive for Littlewoods Ireland

Littlewoods Ireland Style of Play Award – Aoife Donohue, Galway

The #StyleOfPlay award which was presented by Littlewoods Ireland on the night went to Galway’s Aoife Donohue.

Galway made it to the Semi-Finals of the League, where they were defeated by Kilkenny.

Check out this fantastic solo run and goal in Galway’s match against Tipperary from Aoife Donohue which won her the Style of Play award!

Littlewoods Ireland are proud sponsors of the National Camogie Association Leagues. You can follow all the #StyleofPlay action here

Ellen McConville

Typically found on the sidelines or in Croke Park, Ellen is the Sports Content Editor for Littlewoods Ireland and your go-to gal for all things GAA. A big lover of all things Christy Moore, fashion and some wine and cheese as well.