All Ireland Minor Finalists Kilkenny have reason to be cheerful as 4 of their side have been named in the Electric Ireland Minor Hurling Team of the Year.
Defenders Jamie Young and Daragh Maher are joined by midfielder Conor Kelly and forward Ciarán Brennan as part of the best 15 in the country for 2018.
Kilkenny has the second highest representation with Champions Galway boasting 5 players off their winning side.
Electric Ireland GAA Minor Star Hurling Team of the Year
1. Patrick Rabbitte – Galway, (St. Mary’s)
2. Conor Whelan – Tipperary, (CJ Kickhams)
3. Shane Jennings – Galway, (Ballinasloe)
4. Jamie Young – Kilkenny, (O’Loughlin Gaels)
5. Darragh Maher – Kilkenny, (St. Lachtain’s)
6. Seán Neary – Galway, (Castlegar)
7. Seán Phelan – Tipperary, (Nenagh Eire OG)
8. Conor Kelly – Kilkenny, (O’Loughlin Gaels)
9. Donal Leavy – Dublin, (Naomh Olaf)
10. James Devaney – Tipperary, (Borris-Ileigh)
11. Cathal O’Neill – Limerick, (Crecora-Manister)
12. Ciarán Brennan – Kilkenny, (Bennettsbridge)
13. Luke Swan – Dublin, (Castleknock)
14. Donal O’Shea – Galway, (Salthill/Knocknacarra)
15. Dean Reilly – Galway, (Pádraig Pearses)