Senan Kilbride and Kevin Moran win GAA GPA
Opel Player of the Month Award
Press release, Wednesday May 13th
Opel Ireland kicked off their 2015 Season with the announcement of Senan Kilbride
(Roscommon) and Kevin Moran (Waterford) as the GAA/GPA Opel All-Star Players of
the Month in football and hurling respectively. Recognised for their stand-out
performances in recent weeks, the selections were chosen by the inter-county playing
body, rewarding the contributions made by both players during their sides’ league
campaigns.
Roscommon forward Senan Kilbride put in a sterling man of the match performance
against the Mournemen, helping his county clinch victory in the Football League
Division II Final. The experienced St Brigid’s man scored a sensational four points from
play as the Rossies enjoyed a 1-17 to 0-15 win over a 14-man Down. Roscommon will
take on London in Ruislip in just four weeks time, as they kick off their 2015 Connacht
SFC campaign.
Kevin Moran takes the honours in hurling, with Waterford crowned Division
1 champions in Thurles. Acknowledged by his peers for his inspiration leadership
throughout the Gentle County’s league campaign, the De La Salle man of the match
collected three points from play in the final, as over 17,500 fans watched his side claim a
0-1 to 1-24 victory over Cork on the day.
“As we look back on an exciting league campaign and ahead to what we hope will be
another nail biting championship season, it’s with great pleasure that we continue our
support of Gaelic Games in 2015. Official Car of the GAA/GPA and sponsors of the AllStar Awards, Opel remains dedicated to the development of the sport and would like to
congratulate Senan Kilbride and Kevin Moran on their GAA GPA Opel All-Star Player of
the Month awards.” said Dave Sheeran, Managing Director, Opel Ireland. “I’d like to take
this opportunty to wish both players and their counties, the very best of luck in the
months ahead.”
Uachtarán Chumann Lúthchleas Gael Aogán Ó Fearghail said: "The recommencement of
these valued awards signals the ends of our leagues and the onset of our championships
and both of today's recipients - Kevin Moran and Senan Kilbride - can approach
upcoming assignments in a positive frame of mind. Both had superb league campaigns
and were rewarded in a team sense with Waterford and Roscommon claiming
Allianz League honours in hurling and football respectively.
"Today their individual contributions to their teams' successes are acknowledged and
by their peers too. I congratulate both and wish them well and I acknowledge the role of
Opel in supporting these coveted awards."
Dessie Farrell, GPA Chief Executive added: “Congratulations to Senan and Kevin for their
outstanding performances in helping steer their respective counties to league success.
Roscommon’s progress at underage and senior levels has been significant in recent
years and securing a league title and a place in the top flight is a realisation of that
progress. Senan was central to that achievement and he is a powerful leader up front for
Roscommon.
“Waterford have built a wonderful platform for this year’s championship by winning the
league and Kevin’s influence on such a young side has been profound. Thanks to all the
players who voted and the best of luck to our long-time supporters Opel as we
commence the awards programme for 2015.”
For further information
O’Leary PR: Sarah Corr sarahcorr@olearypr.ie / (01) 6789888
GPA: Seán Potts, 01857 5686, press@gaelicplayers.com
GAA: Alan Milton, 01 836 3222 alan.milton@gaa.ie
GAA/GPA: Barry Cahill, 087 2450033 barry.cahill@gaa.ie
Monthly Award Winners:
Each month, between May and October, a Footballer and a Hurler are awarded for their
performances in the Provincial and All-Ireland Championships. Players are short-listed
by members of the All-Stars Steering Committee and the winners selected by the county
playing body. Each winner receives €1,000 and a trophy.