PwC and The Camogie Association are delighted to announce the nominations for the 2022
PwC Camogie Soaring Stars. The shortlist has been compiled by a dedicated All-Star
Nomination Committee, to celebrate the high performance and commitment of players
throughout the 2022 Glen Dimplex All-Ireland Intermediate and Premier Junior
Championship season.
All-Ireland Intermediate Champions Galway take prime position in the nominations of 36
players spread across 8 different counties. Players from Galway (11), Cork (7), Antrim (5),
Meath (5), Derry (3), Armagh (3), Clare (1) and Cavan (1) are featured in this year’s PwC
Camogie Soaring Stars nominations.
All-Ireland Intermediate Championship winners Galway see goalie Fiona Ryan face
competition from finalists Cork in Stefanie Beausang and Premier Junior winners, Antrim
goalie, Aine Graham.
They are joined by 14 defenders, Galway once again holding the top spot with five
nominees, followed closely by their All-Ireland opponents Cork with four nominations. Also
included are Intermediate Players from Derry and Meath, and Premier Junior defenders
from Armagh, Antrim and Clare.
At midfield, there is a five county spread in nominees, from Meath, Cork, Galway, Antrim
and Armagh vying for the centre field awards.
The forward line nominations see Galway again on top with 4 nominations in Tegan
Canning, Katie Gilchrist, Laura Loughnane and Niamh McPeake. Players from Cork, Meath,
Armagh, Antrim, Cavan and Derry complete the nominees for the half forward and full
forward selection.
The presentations of the awards will take place at a star-studded PwC Camogie All-Stars
ceremony on 26th November in Croke Park.
Congratulating the nominees, Uachtarán Hilda Breslin said: “2022 was an exceptional
display of athleticism, skill, hard work and determination from all players. I want to
congratulate those who have been chosen among this distinguished list of nominees for the
PwC Camogie Soaring-Stars and celebrate their individual performances, that contributed
greatly in what was a tremendous showcase of our game from start to finish. I wish to
sincerely thank our new sponsor PwC for their support of our All-Stars Awards. All our
nominees are truly deserving of the titles, and I look forward to celebrating with them on our Awards evening in Croke Park in November.”
Feargal O’Rourke, Managing Partner, PwC, said: “On behalf of everyone at PwC, we want
to congratulate each of the 36 nominees for the 2022 PwC Camogie Soaring Stars. To be
nominated is a huge achievement for any player and their outstanding individual
performances throughout the season have entertained us all. This crop of talented players
deserve this recognition for their sporting achievements. Developing talent is a strategic
imperative for PwC both on and off the field.”
PwC Camogie Soaring Stars 2022 Nominees:
GOALKEEPER
Stefanie Beausang (Cork)
Aine Graham (Antrim)
Fiona Ryan (Galway)
FULL BACK LINE:
Corner Backs:
Ciara Hickey (Galway)
Ashling Moloney (Cork)
Éimear O’Kane (Armagh)
Sophia Payne (Meath)
Full Backs:
Ciara Donohue (Galway)
Niamh O’Leary (Cork)
Michelle Powell (Clare)
HALF BACK LINE:
Half Backs:
Rebecca Bradley (Derry)
Katie Manning (Galway)
Gráinne McNicholl (Derry)
Katie Anna Porter (Galway)
Centre Backs:
Lisa Casserly (Galway)
Kate Kilcommins (Cork)
Megan McGarry (Antrim)
Mid Field:
Grace Coleman (Meath)
Rachel Harty (Cork)
Jennifer Hughes (Galway)
Emma Laverty (Antrim)
Michelle McArdle (Armagh)
HALF FORWARD LINE:
Half Forwards:
Tegan Canning (Galway)
Joanne Casey (Cork)
Aoife Minogue (Meath)
Sinead Quinn (Armagh)
Centre Forwards:
Amy Gaffney (Meath)
Katie Gilchrist (Galway)
Bríd Magill (Antrim)
FULL FORWARD LINE:
Corner Forwards:
Dervla Cosgrove (Antrim)
Shanise Fitzsimons (Cavan)
Lauren Homan (Cork)
Laura Loughnane (Galway)
Full Forwards:
Jane Dolan (Meath)
Niamh McPeake (Galway)
Therese Mellon (Derry)
