2026 PwC Camogie Soaring Stars and Manager of the Year Announced

The Soaring Stars recognise the outstanding players from this year’s Intermediate and Premier Junior Championships, after Antrim and Armagh won the respective titles.

The Saffrons have eight representatives on the team after rubber-stamping their return to the senior ranks for 2027. Beaten Intermediate finalists Laois have four on the side.

Meanwhile, Premier Junior champions Armagh have two players on the selection, while Cavan have one.

The 2026 PwC Camogie Soaring Stars team is:

1. Caitríona Graham (Antrim)
2. Eimear O’Kane (Armagh)
3. Aoife Finlay (Laois)
4. Caoimhe McNaughton (Antrim)
5. Katie Molloy (Antrim)
6. Clodagh Tynan (Laois)
7. Clare McKillop (Antrim)
8. Amy Boyle (Antrim)
9. Ciara Hill (Armagh)
10. Róisín O’Keeffe (Cavan)
11. Gráinne Delaney (Laois)
12. Maeve Kelly (Antrim)
13. Aimée Collier (Laois)
14. Roisin McCormick (Antrim)
15. Éobha McAllister (Antrim)

Meanwhile, Antrim boss Elaine Dowds has been named as 2026 PwC Camogie Manager of the Year. After an impressive league campaign in which the Saffrons mixed it with the country’s elite and shocked reigning champions Cork, Dowds guided the county to All-Ireland glory in the intermediate grade.

The Soaring Stars team and the Manager of the Year will be honoured at the PwC Camogie All-Stars Awards in Croke Park on Saturday, 21st November 2026.

Speaking at the announcement, Brian Molloy, Uachtarán an Chumainn Camógaíochta, said: “Comhghairdeas leis na himreoirí uilig gur bronnadh gradaim orthu. Huge congratulations to all 15 recipients of the Soaring Stars awards, and to Elaine Dowds on her PwC Manager of the Year award.

“Thanks to PwC for their support of this event each year, as they help us to recognise the brilliance we see on camogie fields all over Ireland throughout the summer.”

Enda McDonagh, Managing Partner at PwC, said: “On behalf of everyone at PwC, congratulations to the winners of the 2026 PwC Camogie Soaring Stars. This recognition celebrates the talent, determination and consistency they have demonstrated throughout the season. Their contribution to the game, both individually and as teammates, has been outstanding, and we are proud to honour their achievements. We also congratulate Elaine Dowds, the 2026 PwC Camogie Manager of the Year. This award reflects the leadership, vision and commitment required to bring out the very best in a team and to achieve success at the highest level. We look forward to celebrating these achievements at this year's PwC Camogie All-Star Awards."