Hurling Hero: JJ Delaney Conor Fogarty has been outstanding for Kilkenny at underage level over the past few years and has enjoyed plenty of success, including a minor All-Ireland title in 2008 and a Leinster U-21 title in 2009. Brian Cody rewarded the young wing back’s performances at underage level with his first senior appearance [...]

Despite losing to Tipperary in the Munster U-21 semi-final, 2010 was a noteworthy year for William Egan who was named U-21 captain and made his senior debut against Galway during Cork’s National League campaign.

Liam Rushe is in his third year as a Bord Gáis Energy Ambassador and since last year, his profile has risen even further, having helped Dublin to their first National League title in 65 years.

Noel comes into the 2011 inter-county hurling season brimming with confidence having picked up an U-21 and Senior All-Ireland Championship medal in 2010 as well as his second All Star award.

Noel Connors has blazed his way through to senior hurling in Waterford and impressed steadily along the way from the corner back position.

David Burke has become a crucial member of the Galway senior side this season, forming a strong partnership with Ger Farragher in the Galway midfield.

2009’s Bord Gáis Energy Breaking through Player of the Year, Darach Honan has been recognised as one of the stars of U-21 hurling over the past two years. He was a crucial part of the Clare team that beat Kilkenny in the 2009 final and will be hoping he can help his team to bounce back from their disappointing loss to Tipperary in the last year’s Munster final.