Today, Electric Ireland is thrilled to spotlight 15 exceptional players from this season’s Camogie Third Level Championships, as it unveils the 2025 Electric Ireland Camogie Third Level Rising Stars Team of the Year. Electric Ireland is delighted to continue its partnership with the Camogie Association for the third season, which sees Electric Ireland support the game across both the Minor grade as well Third Level Camogie Championships.
A season of superb camogie culminated in a thrilling Ashbourne Cup final at the Connacht GAA Centre of Excellence, where the University of Limerick (UL) edged out their Munster rivals University College Cork (UCC) by just two points. UCC were looking to end their long wait for an Ashbourne Cup title, having last won in 2003. However, it was not to be for the Cork side, with the result marking UL's second victory in a row at the Connacht venue, and the 12th Ashbourne Cup title in their history. After yet another fantastic year, champions UL dominate the 2025 Team of the Year with eight players selected. UCC and TU Dublin both have three representatives with the final player coming from the University of Galway.
This year’s Electric Ireland Camogie Third Level Rising Star Player of the Year is UL’s Áine Keane from the St Thomas' club in Galway. Throughout the season, Áine excelled at the defensive heart of a star-studded UL team, consistently shutting down opposition attacks and providing a solid foundation for her team's success. Her stellar year was epitomised by a long-range free in the dying seconds of the Ashbourne Cup final, putting them out of the danger zone and propelling UL to a two-point victory. Her composure under pressure and unwavering commitment makes her a deserving Rising Star Player of the Year. Her fellow Galway players Jennifer Hughes from Carnmore and UL and Mairead Dillon from Kilconieron and the University of Galway are also selected on the team.
2025 Electric Ireland Camogie Third Level Rising Stars Team of the Year
- Caoimhe Buckley, UCC & Cork
- Orla O’Keeffe, TU Dublin & Kilkenny
- Sharon Shanahan, UL & Offaly
- Méabh Murphy, UCC & Cork
- Claire Gannon, TU Dublin & Dublin
- Áine Keane, UL & Galway (St Thomas')
- Jennifer Hughes, UL & Galway (Carnmore)
- Sarah Corcoran, UL & Tipperary
- Saoirse McCarthy, TU Dublin & Cork
- Caoimhe Cahill, UL & Clare
- Caoimhe Keher Murtagh, UL & Kilkenny
- Mairéad O’Brien, UL & Waterford
- Mairéad Dillon, University of Galway & Galway (Kilconieron)
- Caoimhe Lyons, UL & Limerick
- Clodagh Finn, UCC & Cork
This year, Electric Ireland have brought sustainability to the fore of their Camogie and GAA sponsorships, making the switch to sustainable awards. Over the course of the season, a total of 25 Player of the Match awards were presented across all competitions including the Ashbourne, Sigerson, and Fitzgibbon Cups. The Rising Star Team of the Year awards will be crafted from the same renewable Beechwood material, showcasing Electric Ireland's commitment to environmental responsibility.
Uachtarán of the Camogie Association, Brian Molloy, said: “Congratulations to each of the players named on the 2025 Electric Ireland Camogie Third Level Rising Stars Team of the Year, and in particular, congratulations to player of the year Áine Keane. This competition provides a vital platform for young players to develop their skills, compete at a high level, and ultimately contribute to their clubs and counties. The Electric Ireland sponsorship is vital in providing the resources and support necessary to ensure the Third Level Championships continue to thrive and nurture the future stars of our game. To the players named on the Team of the Year - we are immensely proud to have such passionate and talented representatives for the sport. Well done to each and every one of you."
Robert Crabbe, Group Sponsorship & PR Manager, Electric Ireland, commented: "We are delighted to announce the 2025 Electric Ireland Camogie Third Level Rising Stars Team of the Year. The Ashbourne Cup, and the #FirstClassRivals campaign, truly embodies the spirit of competition and camaraderie. It is inspiring to see these players, who may be rivals on the inter-county stage, come together to form unbreakable bonds and achieve incredible success with their college teams. These are the connections that last a lifetime, and Electric Ireland is proud to support a competition that fosters such a unique and valuable experience for these talented athletes. Congratulations to all the Rising Stars!"
The Electric Ireland Higher Education GAA Rising Stars Football and Hurling Teams of the Year will be announced on March 19th and March 27th respectively. These awards will acknowledge 15 outstanding performances from the Sigerson and Fitzgibbon Cup this year.
