Hurler of the Week nominees.
Reaching Croke Park next month is the objective of the teams remaining in the Christy Ring, Nicky Rackard, and Lory Meagher Cups.
Another action packed weekend took place with Carlow and Down registering excellent wins in the Christy Ring Cup. Improving Monaghan enjoyed a morale boosting success over Donegal too in the Nicky Rackard Cup.
This week’s nominees for GAA.ie Hurler of the Week are Denis Murphy (Carlow), Connor O’Prey (Down) and Fergal Rafter (Monaghan)
The voting process is simple: retweet the image of your chosen player on the GAA's official Twitter account (@officialgaa) or like their image on the GAA's official Facebook and Instagram pages. Voting will close at 10am on Tuesday, May 9 and the winner will be announced on GAA.ie.
GAA.ie Hurler of the Week nominees
Denis Murphy (Carlow)
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Denis Murphy’s excellent free-taking ensured Carlow secured a convincing win over a depleted Kildare outfit at Newbridge.
Murphy impressed throughout for Colm Bonnar’s developing team, nailing 10 vital points for Carlow, who advanced to the Semi-Final.
It was tight enough early on, but Murphy was prominent during one important burst from Carlow before the break. That is when the main damage was done with Murphy influential for the victors.
Connor O'Prey (Down)
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Down left Pairc Na hEireann in Birmingham on Sunday afternoon feeling good about themselves following an excellent victory.
It was an awkward assignment for Down with London fancied to make an impact, but Connor O’Prey produced a dynamic display.
O’Prey finished the match with a 0-6 haul including three crucial points from play for Down, who were delighted to eke out a win.
Fergal Rafter (Monaghan)
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One of the standout results from the weekend was Monaghan’s triumph over Donegal in the Nicky Rackard Cup.
During the past few years Monaghan have suffered some cruel losses against Donegal, but Monaghan, prompted by Fergal Rafter, refused to be denied on this occasion.
Rafter took on the free taking duties in splendid fashion rifling over 10 points for a determined Monaghan outfit.
Players of the Week are decided based on votes cast by followers of** @officialgaa on Twitter, on the Official GAA Facebook Page and on the Official GAA Instagram **page
