Limerick lead the way with 13 nominations for the 2026 Hurling All Stars, following their successful campaign.
All-Ireland runners-up Galway have 11 nominees, while Cork have seven players shortlisted for the prestigious awards.
Limerick’s Diarmaid Byrnes and Gearóid Hegarty are both in contention for the Hurler of the Year award, alongside Cork’s Brian Hayes.
There are also three players shortlisted for Young Hurler of the Year. Galway duo Jason Rabbitte and Cillian Trayers are joined by Cork’s William Buckley.
The winners will be announced at the All Stars banquet on October 30th.
2026 Hurler of the Year Nominees
- Diarmaid Byrnes (Limerick)
- Gearóid Hegarty (Limerick)
- Brian Hayes (Cork)
2026 Young Hurler of the Year Nominees
- Jason Rabbitte (Galway)
- Cillian Trayers (Galway)
- William Buckley (Cork)
2026 All Star Nominations
Goalkeepers: Nickie Quaid (Limerick), Billy Nolan (Waterford), Éibhear Quilligan (Clare).
Defenders: Seán Finn, William O’Donoghue, Barry Nash, Diarmaid Byrnes and Kyle Hayes (Limerick); Darren Morrissey, Pádraic Mannion, Daithí Burke, Cillian Trayers and Ronan Glennon (Galway); Seán O’Donoghue, Niall O’Leary, Mark Coleman and Rob Downey (Cork); Niall O’Farrell and Diarmuid Ryan (Clare); Ben Conneely (Offaly); Paddy Smyth (Dublin).
Midfielders: Cian Lynch and Adam English (Limerick); Cathal Mannion (Galway); Tony Kelly (Clare); Brian Hayes (Dublin); Cian Kenny (Kilkenny).
Forwards: Cathal O’Neill, Aidan O’Connor, Peter Casey, Gearóid Hegarty and Shane O’Brien (Limerick); Jason Rabbitte, Tom Monaghan, Darragh Neary, Conor Whelan and Aaron Niland (Galway); Shane Barrett, William Buckley and Brian Hayes (Cork); Peter Duggan and Seán Rynne (Clare); Donal Burke (Dublin); Eoghan Cahill (Offaly); Stephen Bennett (Waterford).
