Clifford, McGrath Win GAA Player of the Year Awards

David Clifford of Kerry claimed his third PwC GAA Footballer of the Year award at the 2025 AllStar ceremony held Friday night at the RDS in Dublin, capping a dominant season for the All-Ireland champions. In hurling, Tipperary's John McGrath received the Hurler of the Year honor for the first time, recognizing his pivotal role in the Premier County's All-Ireland triumph.

The event, broadcast live on RTÉ, celebrated the top performers from the Gaelic Athletic Association's inter-county seasons. Clifford, a 26-year-old forward from Fossa, led Kerry to a clean sweep of the league, Munster, and All-Ireland titles, finishing as the championship's top scorer with 8-61 points. His award marks the 10th time a Kerry player has won the accolade since its inception in 1995, placing him ahead of previous multiple winners like Dublin's Brian Fenton and Meath's Trevor Giles, who each secured it twice. Clifford now has six AllStar selections, closing in on Kerry legends such as Colm Cooper with eight.

McGrath, 31, staged a remarkable comeback to reclaim his spot on the Tipperary team, scoring 7-16 during the campaign, including two goals in the All-Ireland final victory over Cork. His...