HURLING TEAM OF THE YEAR
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2. THOMAS EGAN (CLONKILL): The future looks bright for Clonkill with Egan, Kelvin Reilly, Alan McGrath, Niall Dowdall, Anthony Price and Cathal Scally all winning senior and U21 championship medals last year. Egan excelled in a new-look Clonkill full back line, and can be pleased with keeping Raharney’s Cormac Boyle scoreless in the final. A player with a big future ahead of him. Honourable mentions: Stephen McManus (St. Oliver Plunkett’s), Tony Doyle (Raharney), Paul Fennell (Castletown-Geoghegan).
1. SHANE MCGOVERN (CROOKEDWOOD): 2012 was a memorable year for the young custodian who established himself as Westmeath’s number one and was a key figure in Crookedwood’s first intermediate championship triumph since 2005. There was strong competition for this position with the likes of Pat Burke, Jimmy Greville, Stephen Nulty, Paddy Maloney and Brian Conaty all considered. Honourable mentions: Pat Burke (Ringtown), Paddy Maloney (Castletown-Geoghegan), Jimmy Greville (Raharney).
3. PAUL GREVILLE (RAHARNEY): The dual star and Raharney captain was the standout full back in last year’s championship and looks set to occupy the same position on the county team in 2013 after operating further out the field last year. Greville is a magnificent hurler who can always be counted on to give his all. Honourable mentions: John Fagan (Clonkill), Tommy Doyle (Lough Lene Gaels), Emmett Dalton (CastletownGeoghegan).
4. CONOR JORDAN (RAHARNEY): Jordan makes our selection for a second successive year after another outstanding season. Wore the number six jersey for Raharney last year, but we’ve picked him in his county position. Like Greville, he’s a man you’d want to have in your team when the going gets tough. Honourable mentions: Enda Murray (Crookedwood), Eamon Og Clarke (Castletown-Geoghegan), Tommy Gallagher (Castlepollard).
5. PADDY DOWDALL (CLONKILL): Captained the county side last year before going on to win his fifth Examiner Cup, Paddy remains an inspirational figure in the Clonkill half back line. Will be a big loss to Westmeath in the coming season after he opted off the panel due to work commitments. Honourable mentions: Ronan Whelan (Castletown-Geoghegan), Philip Gilsenan (Brownstown), Mark Keegan (Clonkill).
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