Munster GAA Awards for Tipp’s McCarthy and Murray

Rising Tipperary hurling stars Darragh McCarthy and Euan Murray are among the winners in the 2024 Munster GAA Awards.

By Shane Brophy

Darragh McCarthy – Under 20 Hurler of the Year

Darragh McCarthy has lit up the playing fields of the country all year with his top class scores from play and his pin point accuracy from placed balls. He has been a vital cog in the wheel for both club and county playing a major part in the success of the Tipperary Under 20 hurlers in 2024 stepping up to the plate at vital times none more so than in the Munster Final when he scored an outrageous point to secure victory for Tipperary.

Darragh began the year captaining Nenagh CBS to their first ever Dr. Harty Cup title and he also played a major part in Toomevara’s successful run in the Tipperary Senior Hurling Championship.

Darragh is definitely a star in the making and is sure to play a major role for club and county in the coming years.

Euan Murray – Minor Hurler of the Year

Euan Murray being named the Munster Minor Hurler of the Year for 2024 will come as no surprise to anyone who has had the privilege of watching him grace the playing fields during the year.

Not only did he lead by example for the Tipperary Minor Hurlers as they claimed Munster and All-Ireland titles, he also has played a major role for his club Durlas Óg and school Thurles CBS during the year.

His performances during 2024 for Tipperary have already earned him the prestigious title of Electric Ireland Minor Hurling Player of the Year and he now adds the Munster Minor Hurler of the Year accolade to his list of achievements in 2024.

The full list of winners were as follows:

Hall of Fame in Hurling – Anthony Daly (Clare)

Hall of Fame in Football – Larry Tompkins (Cork)

Distinguished Service Award – Pat Moore (Waterford)

Senior Hurler of the Year – Nickie Quaid (Limerick)

Senior Footballer Players of the Year – Tom O’Sullivan (Kerry)

Under 20 Hurling Player of the Year – Darragh McCarthy (Tipperary)

Under 20 Football Player of the Year – Cormac Dillon (Kerry)

Minor Hurling Player of the Year – Euan Murray (Tipperary)

Minor Football Player of the Year – Killian Dennehy (Kerry)

Camogie Player of the Year – Laura Hayes (Cork)

Ladies Footballer of the Year – Ciara Murphy (Kerry)

Handball Person of the Year – Michael Hedigan & Daniel Relihan (Cork)

Club of the Year – Sarsfields (Cork)

Manager of the Year – Brian Lohan (Clare)