Loughgiel camogs named in 2024 AIB Team of the Year

THREE Loughgiel camogs - Lucia McNaughton, Clare McKillop and Amy Boyle - kept the Ulster flag flying when they were chosen as members of the AIB Camogie Team of the Year 2024.
For the first time in the ‘AIB Club Player Awards,’ all four codes of Gaelic football, Ladies football, Camogie and Hurling were united in a landmark awards ceremony in Croke Park.
Gathered amongst the Uachtaráin of Cumann Lúthcleas Gael and An Cumann Camógaíochta, esteemed guests, the award winners, their families and friends, a special mention was given to members of Cumann Peil Gael na mBan, joining the awards for the first time, making it an historic year for the Championships.
Altogether, 60 players took to the stage and received their awards for their unwavering commitment, their tireless training, on field performance and contribution to their club’s championship campaign in 2024.

WINNERS

The Loughgiel winners were described as follows:
Clare’s citation: Stood out as solid in the Ulster semi final defeat of Clonduff and provided the glue for a defensive effort that held Swatragh to just five points in the provinicial decider. The Antrim senior has forged a reputation as one of Ulster’s very best defenders.
Amy’s citation: The Antrim captain is a force of nature in the middle third and lit up both her province and beyond. Boyle seemed to pride herself coming away from rucks and breaking ball contests with the sliotar in her hand. Intercepted a Sarsfield’s pass out of defence to setup a Roisin McCormick goal in the All-Ireland semi final, summing up what she’s all about.
Lucia’s citation: An experienced and respected figure in the Shamrock’s camp. Pilfered 0-2 and 0-3 tallies in the Ulster semi final and final, though did her best work in general play, creating and cajoling. Provided the pass for Caitrin Dobbin’s goal, which ended the Ulster final as a contest. Dobbin then played McNaughton in for a goal during their early blitzkrieg against Sarsfiled’s in the All Ireland semi final.
Slaughtneil also had three winners on the night, all named on the AIB Hurling Team of the Year.
Shane McGuigan and Brendan Rodgers, both valued members of the Derry gaelic football team, were included along with promising Fionn McEldowney.