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Connacht Rugby are delighted to announce the nominees for the 2025 Connacht Rugby Awards, presented by Globalization Partners (G-P).
This year’s event takes place on Saturday 24th May at the Galmont Hotel in Galway, and pays tribute to the performances of our players, coaches and volunteers at all levels of the game.
There are 17 awards in all, from club and school level to the Connacht player pathway and senior men’s and women’s sides.
Nominees for most awards are listed below, with the senior men’s and women’s nominees to be announced closer to the event.
Tickets are on sale now at connachtrugby.ie/awards, with a special early bird price available until Friday 2nd May.
This black-tie event has become one of the biggest annual social events in the province, and includes a drinks reception, 4-course meal, the awards ceremony with entertainment and special guests, plus live music and DJ ‘til late.
2025 CONNACHT RUGBY AWARD NOMINEES
U18 Men’s Player of the Year, sponsored by Sound to Light
Leo Anic – CBS Roscommon / Creggs RFC
Andrew Henson – Marist College / Buccaneers RFC
Dara Walsh – Coláiste Éinde / Corinthians RFC
U18 Women’s Player of the Year, sponsored by RDJ
Ailbhe Gannon – Tuam/Oughterard RFC
Aoife Heaney – Mount St. Michael Claremorris / Claremorris RFC
Siofra Hession – The Convent Roscommon / Creggs RFC
U19 Men’s Player of the Year, sponsored by Western Postform
Charlie Keane – Coláiste Bhaile Chláir / Corinthians RFC
Diarmaid O’Connell – Sligo Grammar / Corinthians RFC
Sean Walsh – Coláiste Éinde / Corinthians RFC
Academy Player of the Year, sponsored by University of Galway
Billy Bohan
John Devine
Finn Treacy
Referee of the Year, sponsored by Heineken
David Burke
Mark Harrigan
Cathal Roddy
Coach of the Year, sponsored by Deloitte
Seán Breathnach – An Ghaeltacht Rugbaí
Kolo Kiripati – Creggs RFC
Paddy Pearson – Sligo Rugby
Women’s Club Player of the Year
Jemima Adams Verling – Creggs RFC
Molly Boote – Tuam/Oughterard RFC
Louise Kelly – OLBC/Corinthians RFC
Men’s Junior Club Player of the Year, sponsored by Laya
Brian Diffley – Creggs RFC
Dylan Keane – Ballinrobe RFC
Shane Purcell – Creggs RFC
Men’s Senior Club Player of the Year, sponsored by HAS INTEGRATION
Stephen Mannion – Galwegians RFC
Corey Reid – Buccaneers RFC
Joey Tierney – Corinthians RFC
School of the Year, sponsored by University of Galway
Marist College Athlone
Rice College Westport
Sligo Grammar School
Club of the Year, sponsored by Bank of Ireland
Carrick-on-Shannon RFC
Corinthians RFC
Creggs RFC
Connacht Rugby Unsung Hero Award, sponsored by Aerogen
Winner announced on the night
Try of the Year, sponsored by G-P
Nominees announced Monday 12th May
Fans’ Player of the Year
Nominees announced Monday 19th May
Women’s Player of the Year, sponsored by G-P
Nominees announced Wednesday 21st May
Men’s Player of the Year, sponsored by Genesys
Nominees announced Thursday 22nd May
Connacht Rugby Lifetime Contribution Award, sponsored by Galway Crystal
Winner announced on the night
