Kilkenny camogie star named on Ashbourne Cup Team of the Year

There is one Kilkenny representative on the 2026 Electric Ireland Camogie Third Level Rising Stars Team of the Year as Grace Walsh is rewarded for her performances with UCD.

The multiple all-star was a leading light in the Dublin College's defence as they reached the Ashbourne Cup final and she is one of three UCD players named alongside Emily Adderley (Dublin) and Alannah McNulty (Waterford).

This year’s Team of the Year features six different universities, UCC, UCD, DCU, University of Galway (UoG), Technological University Dublin (TU Dublin) and UL. The title-holders, UCC, dominate with seven players selected. Runners up, UCD, boast three spots with DCU taking two. Finally TU Dublin, UoG and UL all  feature a single player on the team.

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This year’s Electric Ireland Camogie Third Level Rising Star Player of the Year is UCC’s Sarah O’Brien. Throughout the season, the Limerick native has been a clinical sharpshooter, delivering when it mattered most and scoring 2–2 in the final to earn Player of the Match. Her pace and agility meant she was a constant outlet for the Cork side. O’Brien showed her consistency and reliability as an attacker, playing a central role in UCC’s system and a key player in their path to victory.  

2026 Electric Ireland Camogie Third Level Rising Stars Team of the Year

1.           Keeva Steadmond – DCU DÉ, Wexford, Craanford-Monaseed 

2.           Emily Adderley - UCD, Dublin, Ballinteer St Johns 

3.           Claire Kingston – UCC, Cork, Newcestown 

4.           Méabh Murphy – UCC, Cork, Ballinora 

5.           Grace Walsh – UCD, Kilkenny, Tullaroan 

6.           Karen Tomkins – DCU DÉ, Wexford, Kilrush

7.           Órlaith Cremin – UCC, Cork, Éire Óg  

8.           Alannah McNulty - UCD, Waterford, De La Salle 

9.           Niamh McNabola – UCC, Cork, Cloughduv  

10.        Carrie Dolan - University of Galway, Galway, Clarinbridge 

11.        Aoife Healy – UCC, Cork, Aghada  

12.        Sophie Pembroke – UCC, Tipperary, Gortnahoe Glengoole 

13.        Sarah O'Brien – UCC, Limerick, Templeglantine 

14.        Roisin McCormick – TU Dublin, Antrim, Loughgiel Shamrocks 

15.        Aoibheann Barry – UL, Galway, Kinvara