Armagh receive six nominations for the 2026 All-Star Football Awards

Yahoo Sports1 min read • Latest: Sep 10, 2026, 3:40 PM

Last updated Sep 10, 2026

Armagh receive six nominations for the 2026 All-Star Football Awards
Summary

The 2026 All-Star Football Awards long list features six players from Armagh, including goalkeeper Brianna Mathers. Joining Mathers in the 45-player selection are Emily Druse, Lauren McConville, Blaithin Mackin, Aimee Mackin and Kelly Mallon. Galway leads the nominations with 14 players, reflecting their recent All-Ireland championship victory over Kerry. The runners-up from Kerry follow with 12 players recognized in the list. Additional representation includes three players each from Dublin and Cork, alongside two players apiece from Waterford, Kildare and Mayo. The final award recipients, including the Players' Player of the Year across three grades and the newest inductee into the Ladies Gaelic Football Association Hall of Fame, are scheduled to be announced on November 14.

Source Links
By the Numbers
  • Armagh secured six total nominations for the 2026 All-Star Football Awards.
  • Galway leads all counties with 14 players selected on the 45-player long list.
  • Kerry earned 12 nominations following their appearance in the All-Ireland final.
  • Award winners will be announced on November 14.
  • The process includes selections for the Players' Player of the Year awards.
Latest Updates
  • 3:40 PMYahoo SportsArmagh have six among Football All-Star nominees
What they're saying
"

Six Armagh players have been included in the nominations for the 2026 All-Star Football Awards.

Related Teams & Leagues

Sources

External links

Original reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.

Related Stories

Last 14 days