Condensed season will test the resolve and resources of teams says former Kilkenny coach Michael Dempsey
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8 May 2021
Pictured right is former Kilkenny coach Michael Dempsey with team manager Brian Cody and former selector Derek Lyng );
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The GAA plays such an integral part in the lives of so many people - it is great to see our young people back on pitches all over the country in pods this week.
It is a much-needed respite from the isolation and stress of the times we are currently experiencing. It provides young people with the opportunity to play the game they love, to be physically active and socialise with their friends. It s so important for their wellbeing and development.
Michael Dempsey: Condensed season will test the resolve and resources of teams with Limerick still the side to beat
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7 May 2021
Pictured right is former Kilkenny coach and Laois man Michael Dempsey with team manager Brian Cody and former selector Derek Lyng );
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The GAA plays such an integral part in the lives of so many people - it is great to see our young people back on pitches all over the country in pods this week.
It is a much-needed respite from the isolation and stress of the times we are currently experiencing. It provides young people with the opportunity to play the game they love, to be physically active and socialise with their friends. It s so important for their wellbeing and development.
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Dublin s Brian Fenton and Limerick s Gearoid Hegarty have been named the Footballer and Hurler of the Year respectively at the 2020 PwC GPA All-Star Awards.Â
The Young Player of the Year awards went to Kilkenny s Eoin Cody and Mayo s Oisin Mullin respectively.
Hegarty also picked up his first All-Star award on the night and the recognition tops off an extraordinary year for him.
He was named man of the match in Limerick s All-Ireland final win over Waterford after he scored seven points from play.
Speaking at the virtual award ceremony on Saturday evening, Hegarty said he was hugely privileged and pleased to win such a prestigious award .
Hegarty and Fenton win Player of the Year awards
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Gearoid Hegarty (L) and Brian Fenton took the honours
Gearóid Hegarty and Brian Fenton have been named Hurler and Footballer of the Year respectively for the 2020 season at the PwC All-Star awards.
The Young Player of the Year awards went to Kilkenny s Eoin Cody and Mayo s Oisin Mullin respectively.
Hegarty, who also won his first all-star award on the night, enjoyed a memorable campaign, crowned by a man of the match display in the All-Ireland final against Waterford, in which he landed 0-07 from play.
It contributed to an impressive tally of 0-20 from play throughout the championship. Hegarty was one of nine Limerick all-stars on the night, a fitting tally for John Kiely s side, who won every game in 2020 across pre-season, league and championship.