PwC Players of the Month for May announced
Ulster GAA President Michael Geoghegan, centre, PwC partner Ronan Finn, left, and GPA Welfare and Engagement Manager Colm Begley with PwC GAA/GPA Players of the Month for May, from left, Roscommon footballer Darragh Heneghan, Kerry footballer Mary Ellen Bolger, Clare camogie's Róisín Begley and Dublin hurler Brian Hayes with their awards at PwC offices in Dublin. Photo by David Fitzgerald/Sportsfile
Kerry’s Mary Ellen Bolger and Clare’s Róisín Begley are the May winners of the PwC GPA Women’s Player of the Month awards for Ladies Football and Camogie. Roscommon’s Darragh Heneghan and Dublin’s Brian Hayes are named the PwC GAA/GPA Footballer and Hurler of the Month.
PwC is proud to recognise excellence in Gaelic Games, through their sponsorship of the Player of the Month awards as well as the PwC All-Stars and the PwC camogie All-Stars.
The May awards celebrate the country’s top performers across the Provincial Championships and the opening rounds of the 2026 All-Ireland Championships.
Kerry goalkeeper Mary Ellen Bolger played a decisive role in Kerry's third consecutive TG4 Munster Senior Football Championship title, producing a vital save in the closing moments of the final against Waterford. Clare forward Róisín Begley has been one of the driving forces behind Clare's impressive start to the Championship, scoring four points against Dublin in Round 1 and 2-2 against Wexford in Round 2.
Roscommon forward Darragh Heneghan helped fire the Rossies to their first Connacht Senior Football Championship title since 2019, finishing with 2-2 in the final victory against Galway. Heneghan also found the net in Roscommon's Championship opener against Tyrone. Dublin midfielder Brian Hayes played a pivotal role in guiding Dublin to the Leinster final. Hayes delivered a Player of the Match performance in the semi-final victory over Kilkenny, as Dublin secured their first Championship win over the Cats since 2013.
Enda McDonagh, Managing Partner, PwC Ireland, said: “May delivered a host of outstanding performances across all four codes, as captivating provincial campaigns reached their conclusion, and the All-Ireland Championship series gathered momentum. On behalf of everyone at PwC, congratulations to Mary Ellen Bolger, Róisín Begley, Darragh Heneghan, and Brian Hayes on being named the Players of the Month for May.”
Uachtarán Chumann Lúthchleas Gael, Jarlath Burns, said;“After a blistering start to the Championship summer these PwC Player of the Month awards salute players who have put down a marker through their exceptional performances. Their skills have contributed to the excitement of a Championship campaign that is building towards a dramatic and exciting finish. Congratulations to Darragh, Brian, Mary Ellen and Róisín and our thanks to PwC for their continuing support.”
GPA CEO Tom Parsons said; “May was a month of many outstanding performances and there were so many players who were rightfully in the running to become the PWC Players of the Month. It is a testament to the excellence of the four winners that their fellow players have chosen them to be recognised. Congratulations to Róisín, Mary Ellen, Brian and Darragh and good luck for the remainder of the championship. Thank you as always to PwC and the GAA for your continued partnership in these awards.”