Mayo trio claim Champion spots

Three Tooreen players made this season’s Champion 15 selection, which is a combination of the best hurlers from the Nicky Rackard, Christy Ring and Lory Meagher Cup competitions.

Oisin Greally, Daniel Huane and Liam Lavin made the lineup for their performances for Mayo in 2025, which saw the Green and Red win the Division 3 League title before they were defeated in the Nicky Rackard Cup final by Roscommon, who claimed four spots on the team.

Gaelic Players Association CEO – and fellow Mayo man – Tom Parsons said: “The Champion 15 Team of the Year is unique in that it awards individual players drawn from three different competitions. The cream always rises to the top and it’s unsurprising to see the winners and finalists take all but one of the spots on the team, Wicklow’s Pádraig Doyle being the outlier.

“Congratulations to all 15 players. Given the nature of a team picked across three tiers, you probably have to stand out even more to be selected. You should be proud of your efforts. I hope all those involved in hurling in the seven counties represented will also take pride in seeing you being recognised in this way.” 

Uachtarán CLG Jarlath Burns added his congratulations to all of those who have been selected on this impressive Champion 15 selection, saying it was “recognition for those players who were a cut above the rest in another fantastic season of championship hurling.” 

 He continued: “It is an additional reward for the hard work and effort and sacrifice you put into representing your county and I’ve no doubt it is an honour that will be cherished by the families and clubs you represent.” The three men were presented with their awards at a gala black-tie function in Croke Park last Friday night week.