Tipperary's Eimear McGrath named the PwC GPA Camogie Player of the Month for March

The PwC GPA Women’s Player of the Month and PwC GAA/GPA Player of the Month winners for March have been announced, rewarding fine performances from some of the country’s top players as the national leagues reached the final stages.

PwC are proud sponsors of the Player of the Month Awards across camogie, hurling and football, both men’s and women’s.

Aimee Mackin (Armagh) and Eimear McGrath (Tipperary) are the March winners of the PwC GPA Women’s Player of the Month Awards for football and camogie respectively.

David Fitzgerald (Clare) receives the PwC GAA/GPA Hurler of the Month Award, while Eoin McEvoy (Derry) is honoured with the PwC GAA/GPA Footballer of the Month.

Aimee Mackin has been Armagh’s focal point in attack during the Lidl National League campaign scoring 3 goals and 12 points in the month of March in impressive wins against Kerry and Mayo which helped guide Armagh to their first ever National League Division One final.

David Fitzgerald played a hugely influential role in getting Clare to their first Allianz League Division One final in four years. The Inagh-Kilnamona man scored 5 points in the Banner’s crucial round four win over Kilkenny at Cusack Park and scored 1-3 in the semi-final win over neighbours Tipperary, setting up a league final showdown with Kilkenny.

Eimear McGrath was instrumental in taking Tipperary to the VERY National Camogie League final for the first time since 2009 with three impressive performances against Cork, Kilkenny and Clare.

Derry’s dominant centre back Eoin McEvoy produced fine performances in Derry’s victories against Mayo and Roscommon to help Derry reach their first Allianz League Division One final in 10 years against Dublin in Croke Park.

Enda McDonagh, Managing Partner, PwC Ireland, said: “On behalf of everyone at PwC, I want to give our warmest congratulations to Aimee, Eimear, David and Eoin on being named the March Player of the Month Winners. March saw some incredibly competitive games across the leagues, making it all the more impressive that our winners stood out with their performances. Each player is more than deserving of this award for their outstanding contributions to their teams in their respective finals. PwC is proud to partner with the GAA and GPA to honour players from each code equally and we wish them all the best of luck during the Championship this season.”

Uachtarán Chumann Lúthchleas Gael, Jarlath Burns said; “Well done to all four award winners – Aimee, Eimear, David and Eoin. The consistency of your performances was hugely important to your team and these awards will come as a surprise to few.

“I wish you well in the weeks ahead and have no doubt you will be central to your team’s efforts to ensure a long summer. A special word of thanks to our partners PwC and the GPA for their support of awards which acknowledge individual excellence in the all-important team setting.”

GPA CEO Tom Parsons said; “Firstly, I want to congratulate Aimee, David, Eimear and Eoin on their outstanding performances during the month of March. They have rightly been recognised by their fellow players, something that makes these awards extra special. I wish all four of them continued success.

“As always, I want to thank PwC for their long-standing support of inter-county players. The partnership that has been established with PwC over the years has been invaluable. That extends beyond financial commitment. PwC have also never been slow to share their expertise and experience and also to give players opportunities to work within the organisation.

“I also want to mark Jarlath’s first PwC Player of the Month awards. Jarlath, the respect you showed in celebrating the inter-county game and its players in the presentations of the league trophies was very welcome. We look forward to working with you on both the player of the month awards and the PwC All-Stars during your time as GAA President.”

The PwC GPA Women’s Player of the Month and PwC GAA/GPA Players of the Month Award winners are voted for by the GPA’s membership.