Donal Keogan and Lorcan Byrne lead 2026 Meath GAA award winners

Meath's Donal Keogan

The 2026 Meath GAA award winners have been announced, with Donal Keogan and Lorcan Byrne taking the top individual honours.

Rathkenny's Donal Keogan has been named Senior Footballer of the Year for the third time in his career.

Since making his inter-county debut in 2011, the Tailteann Cup-winning captain has made 193 appearances for the Royals and has committed to another season with Robbie Brennan's charges.

Lorcan Byrne has been named Senior Hurler of the Year following an outstanding campaign with Kilmessan.

Byrne was instrumental as Kilmessan ended a 13-year wait to reclaim the Jubilee Cup with victory over Kiltale in the county final.

Kilmainhamwood's Rian Stafford picks up the Young Footballer of the Year award, while Rathmolyon's Joey Christie has been named Young Hurler of the Year.

Paddy Mulvany of Skryne is this year's Hall of Fame recipient, while Wolfe Tones have been named Club of the Year.

David Coldrick of Blackhall Gaels receives the Referee of the Year award, with Conal O'Sullivan of Drumree recognised as Most Improved Referee.

Boardsmill have been named Grounds of the Year, while Navan O'Mahony's receive the Public Relations Award.

2026 Meath GAA Award Winners

Hall of Fame: Paddy Mulvany (Skryne)

Footballer of the Year: Donal Keogan (Rathkenny)

Hurler of the Year: Lorcan Byrne (Kilmessan)

Young Footballer of the Year: Rian Stafford (Kilmainhamwood)

Young Hurler of the Year: Joey Christie (Rathmolyon)

Referee of the Year: David Coldrick (Blackhall Gaels)

Most Improved Referee: Conal O'Sullivan (Drumree)

Grounds of the Year: Boardsmill

Club of the Year: Wolfe Tones

Public Relations Award: Navan O'Mahony's