Three in a row for Tynan and Collier as four Laois Camogie players earn Soaring Stars
Laois’ four Soaring Stars helped the county secure Leinster Intermediate honours before their All-Ireland run ended in defeat at Croke Park
Laois Camogie have four representatives on the 2026 PwC Camogie Soaring Stars team after another hugely successful campaign for the county.
Aoife Finlay, Clodagh Tynan, Gráinne Delaney and Aimée Collier have all been recognised following Laois’ run to a third consecutive All-Ireland final.
Laois were beaten in the All-Ireland final at Croke Park in August as Antrim claimed the Intermediate title, but the county enjoyed another memorable year after finally getting their hands on the Leinster Intermediate Championship.
The four Laois recipients were central to that campaign, with St Brigid’s Aoife Finlay impressing at full-back while clubmate Tynan produced another outstanding season at centre-back. Tynan’s performances have also earned her a nomination for the PwC GPA Camogie Intermediate Player of the Year award, while the latest Soaring Star accolade is her third in succession.
Camross duo Delaney and Collier have also been recognised once again, with Delaney collecting her second consecutive Soaring Star. Collier has now matched Tynan by winning the award in each of the last three years, underlining her consistency across Laois’ run of success in recent seasons.
Antrim dominated the 2026 Soaring Stars selection with eight representatives after their successful campaign, while All-Ireland Premier Junior champions Armagh have two players selected and Cavan have one.
The 2026 PwC Camogie Soaring Stars team is:
Caitríona Graham (Antrim); Eimear O’Kane (Armagh), Aoife Finlay (Laois), Caoimhe McNaughton (Antrim); Katie Molloy (Antrim), Clodagh Tynan (Laois), Clare McKillop (Antrim); Amy Boyle (Antrim), Ciara Hill (Armagh); Róisín O’Keeffe (Cavan), Gráinne Delaney (Laois), Maeve Kelly (Antrim); Aimée Collier (Laois), Roisin McCormick (Antrim), Éobha McAllister (Antrim).
Antrim boss Elaine Dowds has been named as 2026 PwC Camogie Manager of the Year.
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."
The full 2026 PwC Camogie Soaring Stars team will be honoured at the PwC Camogie All-Stars Awards in Croke Park on Saturday, November 21.