Tipperary's Brian McGrath has been voted GAA.ie Hurler of the Week.

The promising Loughmore-Castleiney clubman earned 6,572 votes on the Official GAA Instagram page with Cork's Conor Cahalane second and Tipperary's Robert Byrne third following Sunday's Bord Gais Energy All Ireland Under 21 Final.

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GAA.ie Hurler of the Week

1: Brian McGrath (Tipperary) - 6,572 votes

2: Conor Cahalane (Cork) - 4,721 votes

3: Robert Byrne (Tipperary) - 3,923 votes

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From the famous Loughmore-Castleiney family Brian McGrath was influential for a solid Tipperary full back line.

McGrath was a hugely important member of the Tipperary defence frustrating a highly rated Cork attacking unit.

A late inclusion in the Cork team Conor Cahalane contributed a dynamic display, while also managing to venture forward to score 1-3 from play.

Cahalane's first half goal was a beauty, while his industry was always evident in an action packed encounter.

Cool centre back Robert Byrne was an instrumental figure for Tipperary throughout Sunday's Bord Gais Energy All Ireland Under 21 Final against Cork at the Gaelic Grounds.

Portroe clubman Byrne dropped deep making several important interventions, especially in the closing stages, as Tipperary secured a surprise victory.

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Players of the Week are decided based on votes cast by followers of the Official GAA Instagram page.