Players from All-Ireland champions Kilkenny, runners-up Cork and semi finalists Waterford are in the running to be crowned the senior PwC GPA Camogie Player of the Year for 2022. The shortlists for the awards across  the senior, intermediate and premier junior grades were announced  today. 

These awards are voted for by the GPA’s camogie playing membership  and recognise the outstanding individual performers over the course of  the season. 

Miriam Walsh was outstanding as Kilkenny captured the O’Duffy Cup for  the fifteenth time overall and the second time in three-years defeating Cork  in the decider.  

They were pushed all the way in that final by Cork. Katrina Mackey’s  performances earn her a place on the shortlist. 

And they are joined by Waterford’s Lorraine Bray who was instrumental  in her side reaching a first All-Ireland semi-final since way back in 1959 

Cork are also in with a shout of winning the intermediate award with  Joanne Casey nominated alongside Galway pair Lisa Casserly and Niamh  McPeake. 

In the premier junior grade, an Antrim player will definitely pick up the  honour. Teammates Dervla Cosgrove, Aine Graham and Emma Laverty  are the three players in contention. 

Speaking to mark the announcement of the three shortlists, Camogie  Association Uachtarán Hilda Breslin said; “I wish to congratulate the  many deserving nominees of the PwC GPA Camogie Player of the Year Award. The recipients of these awards will be decided by their fellow  players and highlights the respect each recipient is held in by their peers along with their own personal performance and dedication to the sport.  Best of luck to all nominees and I look forward to finding out the winner  on our Awards evening in Croke Park in November.” 

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