May Winners: PwC GPA Women’s and PwC GAA/GPA Players of the Month

Waterford duo Niamh Rockett and Kellyann Hogan are the May winners of the PwC GPA Women’s Player of the Month awards for camogie and football, with Limerick talisman Cian Lynch and the Donegal’s Michael Murphy named the PwC GAA/GPA Hurler and Footballer of the month respectively.

PwC are proud sponsors of the Player of the Month awards across camogie, hurling and football, both men’s and women’s. The May awards recognise the country’s standout players from the ever-intriguing Provincial Championships as well as the opening rounds of the 2025 All-Ireland Championships.

Niamh Rockett made history with the Déise as they recorded their first ever senior championship victory over Kilkenny in Nowlan Park, May 31st. Rockett, who has this year taken over free taking duties, scored 9 of Waterford’s 17 points, including three in the final minutes to secure the victory. Rockett will look to continue her scintillating form in the next round as Waterford take on Dublin Saturday June 21st.

The Waterford ladies football team came agonisingly close to overcoming the reigning All-Ireland champions Kerry with Kellyann Hogan’s six well taken scores a key factor in the Déise running Kerry close. Hogan dusted herself off and put in a dominant performance in nine-point victory against Cork in Dungarvan, booking a rematch against the Kingdom in the Munster Football Championship final. Hogan was first on the scoreboard and delivered a standout performance in the middle of the park throughout. Four scores from the Ballymacarby clubwoman were unfortunately not enough however as Waterford tasted defeat at the hands of the Kingdom once more.

A month in which Cian Lynch delivered commanding performances for Limerick in the Munster Hurling Championship has earned him the May player of the month award. Two pivotal wins over Waterford and Cork kept the six in a row dream alive with Lynch being the focal point in each. Three scores accompanied by an array of immaculate skills earned Lynch the Man of the Match award after a six-point triumph over Waterford. In the next clash against league champions Cork in the TUS Gaelic Grounds, Limerick and Lynch in particular showed up from the opening whistle. The Limerick captain and playmaker was instrumental in a decisive 16-point victory which booked Limerick’s spot in their seventh consecutive Munster final.

Donegal stalwart Michael Murphy has been awarded the May player of the month award for his inspirational performances throughout the month, none more prominent than the Ulster title decider versus defending All-Ireland champions Armagh. After taking a year off Murphy appears to be back to his best, dominating aerial contests and overpowering his opposition. A repeat of last year’s Ulster final, the returning Murphy was the difference-maker, scoring three points and helping set up plenty more as Donegal retained their provincial crown. Murphy followed this up with an eight-point haul in a defeat against Tyrone in the All-Ireland series.

Enda McDonagh, Managing Partner, PwC Ireland, said: “May brought a series of exceptional performances across all codes, as thrilling provincial campaigns concluded and the All-Ireland Championship series burst into life.

“On behalf of everyone at PwC, heartfelt congratulations to Niamh, Kellyann, Cian, and Michael on being honoured as May’s Players of the Month."

Uachtarán CLG Jarlath Burns said: “May was a fantastic month for the games on the field of play across all four codes with some superb team displays bolstered by incredible individual performances.

“Waterford shone bright in both football and camogie thanks in no small part to performances from Kellyann Hogan and Niamh Rockett.

“Familiar faces also emerged in the men’s games with Cian Lynch and Michael Murphy reminding us that while form is temporary, class is permanent, in their outings with Limerick (hurling) and Donegal (football) respectively.

“Best of luck to all concerned in upcoming assignments and thanks to PwC and the GPA for their partnership on these awards.”

Congratulating the four winners, GPA CEO Tom Parsons said; “My best wishes to each of our 4 winners who are thoroughly deserving recipients of these individual accolades.

While the beauty of our sports is how the team performs, that can only happen when each individual part is delivering and that is what Michael, Cian, Kellyann and Niamh did during May.

Congratulations to them all and my thanks as always to PwC who have been a long-time supporter of players, and to the GAA for their partnership in these awards”