Kilkenny dominate Camogie All-Stars as Miriam Walsh wins Player of the Year

All-Ireland champions Kilkenny unsurprisingly dominated the PwC 2022 Camogie All-Stars, taking eight spots, while full-forward Miriam Walsh was crowned Player of the Year at a ceremony in Croke Park this evening.

Kilkenny claimed their 15th All-Ireland crown in August, edging out Cork in the decider thanks to a late goal from substitute Sophie Dwyer.

The forward-line, in particular has a heavy black and amber bent, with Walsh, Julianne Malone, All-Ireland final Player of the Match Katie Nolan and regular free-taker Denise Gaule - the latter winning her fifth gong - being selected up front.

Further back, Aoife Norris in goals earned her first award, joined by another first-time winner Laura Murphy at half-back. Elsewhere in defence, Grace Walsh, at full-back, and Claire Phelan, at wing back, took home their third All-Stars.

The All-Ireland final runners-up took four spots in the team. Defenders Libby Coppinger and Saoirse McCarthy were selected, while indomitable midfielder Ashling Thompson also earned inclusion. Up front, Katriona Mackey, who hit 0-04 from play in the final was named at corner-forward.

Waterford, who reached an All-Ireland semi-final since 1959, were rewarded with two spots on the All-Star team, midfielder Lorraine Bray and centre-forward Beth Carton being honoured.

Full-forward Miriam Walsh, who hit 0-03 from play in the tense final, was named Senior Player of the Year.

2021 All-Ireland champions Galway, whose title defence ended with a semi-final defeat to Kilkenny, earned one All-Star, corner back Shauna Healy earning a place for the fourth successive year.

Lisa Casserly of Galway the recipient of the Intermediate POTY award, whilst Antrim's Dervla Cosgrove was chosen for the Premier Junior Player of the