Slattery Player of the Month for May
Posted: Mon Jun 12, 2006 4:06 pm
Taken from GAA.ie
Kelly and Slattery honoured by Vodafone and the GAA
Monday, June 12
Tipperary’s hurling ace Eoin Kelly and Offaly’s football captain Karol Slattery enjoyed a mid-championship celebration on Monday when they were named the Vodafone GAA All-Stars Players of the Month for May.
The players were presented with the awards at a ceremony in Dublin’s Westbury Hotel attended by the president of the GAA Nicky Brennan and Vodafone’s Head of Brand and Marketing Helen Marks.
Kelly, who has started the championship in spectacular form, was honoured specifically for his outstanding contribution to Tipperary’s opening round victory against Limerick. That was the day he scored fourteen points, nine of those coming from play, one of the greatest scoring feats in the history of the championship.
Slattery emerged from a busy schedule in May with two Man-of-the-Match displays as Offaly enjoyed impressive Leinster championship victories over great rivals Westmeath and against Kildare, in the latter game attacking effectively from wing back with his blistering pace to score two important points.
Most of the attention in the hurling championship so far has focussed on the performances of Eoin Kelly. The Mullinahone star has become accustomed to the limelight since he first played senior hurling for Tipperary in 2000. Since then he has won every honour in the game including an All-Ireland championship in 2001 and four Vodafone All-Star awards.
Karol Slattery also made his championship debut for Offaly in 2000 and the following year was named Offaly senior footballer of the year. Now 26, Slattery plays with the Gracefield club with whom he has reached two Offaly finals but has yet to win a title. He has represented Leinster in the Inter-provincial series.
Paying tribute to the two players the president of the GAA Nicky Brennan said: “It has been a privilege to watch the performances of Eoin and Karol in the early stages of the championship. They have set a very high standard through their individual displays and their teamwork.”
On behalf of Vodafone, Helen Marks said the quality of the opening rounds of the championships has proven to be a tasty appetiser for the months ahead. “Our commitment at Vodafone is to provide tangible support for the players as they continue to provide priceless entertainment Sunday after Sunday. Eoin and Karol deserve our congratulations.”
Kelly and Slattery honoured by Vodafone and the GAA
Monday, June 12
Tipperary’s hurling ace Eoin Kelly and Offaly’s football captain Karol Slattery enjoyed a mid-championship celebration on Monday when they were named the Vodafone GAA All-Stars Players of the Month for May.
The players were presented with the awards at a ceremony in Dublin’s Westbury Hotel attended by the president of the GAA Nicky Brennan and Vodafone’s Head of Brand and Marketing Helen Marks.
Kelly, who has started the championship in spectacular form, was honoured specifically for his outstanding contribution to Tipperary’s opening round victory against Limerick. That was the day he scored fourteen points, nine of those coming from play, one of the greatest scoring feats in the history of the championship.
Slattery emerged from a busy schedule in May with two Man-of-the-Match displays as Offaly enjoyed impressive Leinster championship victories over great rivals Westmeath and against Kildare, in the latter game attacking effectively from wing back with his blistering pace to score two important points.
Most of the attention in the hurling championship so far has focussed on the performances of Eoin Kelly. The Mullinahone star has become accustomed to the limelight since he first played senior hurling for Tipperary in 2000. Since then he has won every honour in the game including an All-Ireland championship in 2001 and four Vodafone All-Star awards.
Karol Slattery also made his championship debut for Offaly in 2000 and the following year was named Offaly senior footballer of the year. Now 26, Slattery plays with the Gracefield club with whom he has reached two Offaly finals but has yet to win a title. He has represented Leinster in the Inter-provincial series.
Paying tribute to the two players the president of the GAA Nicky Brennan said: “It has been a privilege to watch the performances of Eoin and Karol in the early stages of the championship. They have set a very high standard through their individual displays and their teamwork.”
On behalf of Vodafone, Helen Marks said the quality of the opening rounds of the championships has proven to be a tasty appetiser for the months ahead. “Our commitment at Vodafone is to provide tangible support for the players as they continue to provide priceless entertainment Sunday after Sunday. Eoin and Karol deserve our congratulations.”
