GAA.ie Hurler of the Week Paddy Purcell.
Paddy Purcell has been voted GAA.ie Hurler of the Week.
The Laois star received 3,230 votes on the GAA’s Official Instagram page which put him ahead of Tipperary's Jason Forde (2,963) and Dublin's Diarmaid Ó Dulaing (2,486).
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Paddy Purcell (Laois)
Laois were always under pressure against Tipperary, but Paddy Purcell stayed defiant for the home team on Saturday. The experienced Purcell finished with four points from play.
Jason Forde (Tipperary)
Cool and clinical, Jason Forde struck 2-5 as Tipperary were impressive winners against Laois. The Silvermines clubman remains a key figure for Liam Cahill's team.
Diarmaid Ó Dulaing (Dublin)
Dublin were ruthless against Kildare at Cedral St Conleth's Park on Saturday. Diarmaid Ó Dulaing starred for Niall Ó Ceallacháin's team, clipping 1-4 as Dublin advanced to the All-Ireland SHC Quarter-Finals.
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Players of the Week are decided based on votes cast by followers of the Official GAA Instagram page.