Cian Lynch, Adam English and Martina McMahon honoured at 2020 Munster GAA Awards

Limerick trio Cian Lynch, Adam English and Martina McMahon were honoured tonight at the 2020 Munster GAA Awards.

After helping Limerick to retain their Munster hurling crown, Cian Lynch is named as Munster Senior Hurler of the Year. He takes the title Sean Finn earned in 2019.

Minor hurling captain Adam English was chosen as Munster Minor Hurler of the Year following in the footsteps of Cathal O’Neill who was selected last year. English was also a part of the 2019 Munster winning team.

Martina McMahon capped off another flawless year as she was named as Munster Handballer of the Year. She was also nominated for the Irish Times Sportswoman of the Year after claiming her third successive All-Ireland 60×30 Softball title in October.

REPRO FREE***PRESS RELEASE NO REPRODUCTION FEE*** 2018 O’Neills All-Ireland Singles Finals, Kingscourt HC, Co. Cavan 17/3/2018 2018 O’Neills All-Ireland Ladies Senior Singles Final Martina McMahon of Limerick celebrates Mandatory Credit ©INPHO/Laszlo Geczo

Elsewhere, Tipperary football duo Conor Sweeney and David Power were selected Footballer and Manager of the Year respectively.

2020 Munster GAA Award winners

Senior Hurler of the Year: Cian Lynch (Limerick)

Senior Footballer of the Year: Conor Sweeney (Tipperary)

Manager of the Year: David Power (Tipperary)

Camogie Player of the Year: Mary Ryan (Tipperary)

Ladies Footballer of the Year: Martina O’Brien (Cork)

Handballer of the Year: Martina McMahon (Limerick)

Under 20 Hurler of the Year: Shane Barrett (Cork)

Under 20 Footballer of the Year: Killian Falvey (Kerry)

Minor Hurler of the Year: Adam English (Limerick)

20 December 2020; Adam English of Limerick celebrates after scoring a point in extra time during the Electric Ireland Munster GAA Hurling Minor Championship Final match between Limerick and Tipperary at LIT Gaelic Grounds in Limerick. Photo by David Fitzgerald/Sportsfile

Minor Footballer of the Year: Cian McMahon (Kerry)

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