Paddy Deegan and Conor Glass honoured at AIB GAA club player awards

O'Loughlin Gaels powerhouse Paddy Deegan and Watty Graham’s Glen’s midfield dynamo Conor Glass were last night named as the AIB GAA Club Players of the Year 2023/24.

Both enjoyed stellar campaigns in the hurling and football championships with Deegan on fire from centre back for his club, scoring frequently and dominating defensive lines.

Glass, meanwhile, seized the All-Ireland final by the scruff of the neck with a timely goal and two points for good measure. This followed a monumental campaign in the middle of the field all season long.

The announcement was made at the end of a special function at Croke Park to honour the teams of players who were announced as the AIB GAA Club Players of the Year.

Kilkenny captain Deegan has developed into one of the leading hurlers in the land and is an inspirational figure for club and county.

Named at centre back on the club hurling team of the year, he was instrumental in O’Loughlin Gael’s incredible journey that saw them emerge from their home county after beating All-Ireland champions Ballyhale Shamrocks.

They had tight battles against Na Fianna in the Leinster final and then Cushendall before their thrilling clash with St Thomas’ of Galway in the final where they narrowly lost.

Deegan was the star of a sensational O’Loughlin's defence throughout.

His defensive colleague David Fogarty and St Thomas’ legend David Burke were also nominated for the overall award.

In football, Conor Glass of Glen added to his growing feats since his return home from professional football in the AFL.

Since his return home, Glass has thrived with club and county, opened up a coffee shop and is currently in his final year at University of Ulster.

His central partnership with Emmett Bradley saw both men named on