A fantastic year for the young Limerick man was recognised as he was named as the Hurler of the Year on Saturday night.
As part of the U21 Hurling Team of the Year Awards, held at the Marker Hotel in Dublin, the Limerick defender was named the U21 Hurler of the Year, recognising a series of brilliant performances for his county.
There was good news too for Wicklow’s Anthony Byrne. The centre-forward picked up the Player of the Year award for the ‘B’ championship following his man-of-the-match display in the final at Semple Stadium. He scored four points in the decider against Meath.
Commenting on the selection of Richie English and Anthony Byrne for their respective awards, Bord Gáis Energy Sports Ambassador Ger Cunningham said "It’s a credit to these two individuals that they have been picked to receive these prestigious awards. It is the icing on the cake for both following their teams’ victories in the ‘A’ and ‘B’ championships.
"In a year where Limerick were outstanding they had a number of exceptional individual performers, there was consensus among the committee that Richie was the best of an excellent bunch. He narrowly got the nod ahead of his teammate Diarmaid Byrne and Wexford’s Conor McDonald who both also had seasons to remember".
"Anthony was Wicklow’s star performer in the 'B' championship final against Meath. His display that day make him a very worthy winner of this accolade and cap off a memorable year for Wicklow".
The team of the year was also announced on the night at the ceremony, and the players were all on hand to pose for the obligatory shot of the panel, albeit looking a bit more dapper than they do on match day.
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Bord Gáis Energy U-21 Player of the Year
Richie English (Limerick)
Bord Gáis Energy U-21 'B' Player of the Year
Anthony Byrne (Wicklow)
Bord Gáis Energy Score of the Year
The Wexford Team (Goal v Offaly, Leinster Semi-Final)
2015 Bord Gáis Energy Team of the Year
1. David McCarthy (Limerick) 2. Liam Ryan (Wexford) 3. Richie English (Limerick) 4. Mikey Breen (Tipperary) 5. Diarmaid Byrnes (Limerick) 6. Barry O’Connell (Limerick) 7. Jack O’Connor (Wexford) 8. Darragh O’Donovan (Limerick) 9. Pat Ryan (Limerick) 10. Bobby Duggan (Clare) 11. Cian Lynch (Limerick) 12. Ian Galvin (Clare) 13. Brian Molloy (Galway) 14. Conor McDonald (Wexford) 15. Tom Morrissey (Limerick)
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