Limerick star Cian Lynch has backed team-mate Aaron Gillane to scoop the 2023 PwC GAA/GPA Hurler of the Year award.

Gillane struck 3-47 on route to helping the Treaty men towards their fourth consecutive All-Ireland SHC title.

Speaking after winning the PwC GAA/GPA Hurler of the Month award for July yesterday, Lynch said that his fellow Patrickswell clubman is deserved of the biggest individual award the sport has to offer.

“He's been unbelievable and I'm delighted for him the year he's after having with Limerick,” the five-time All-Ireland winner is quoted saying by GAA.ie.

“To see what he's done each day out, he's grabbed the game with both hands no matter what game it was and pulled it out for us maybe on a few occasions. He's put his hand up when we needed it most, and that's Aaron, he's an absolute monster, an absolute animal when it comes to it.

“We're obviously honoured in Patrickswell and to be able to play alongside him again with the club. And the last day against Na Piarsaigh, to see how he took control of the game, he got a goal when we needed it most. He's unreal, and I'm just delighted for him and absolutely honoured to be able to play beside him.

“We've grown up together and been the same age underage with Patrickswell the whole way up and to be playing with Limerick together and be able to come back to Patrickswell together it's obviously just dream stuff. You'd dream of representing your club and your county and to obviously have Aaron and Diarmaid (Byrnes) there is just class.

“I'm delighted for Aaron and please God he can push on and get that award. He's not into the sideshows or the extra awards, but it would be great for him.”

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