Dan Goggin and Eilís Cahill named AIL Players of the Year
St Mary's Goggins enjoyed a good season in his debut season while UL Bohemian's Cahill was a standout performer for her side throughout the season which culminated in scoring a last minute winning try in the final.
The Energia Possibilities Awards went to Lansdowne FC. It was a tough start to the season Lansdowne won th Energia All Ireland Bateman Cup that galvanized the team after a near perfect second half of the season and demonstrated the power of possiblity.
The Men's Coach of the Year award went to Old Bevedere's Quenton O'Neale with Wicklow's Jason Moreton collection the Women's Coach of the Year award.
Clubs from across the country nominated members or volunteers that demonstrated exceptional commitment to their club and Young Munster's Cathal Quaid was awarded the Community Hero Award for 2025.
Cathal is the minis coach with the U8s, assistant secretary and was pivotal in the structuring pathway for the U21 team for next season.
Commenting on the Energia AIL Awards, Declan Madden, President of the IRFU said: 'The 2024/25 season was a memorable one at Club level, coming, as it did, for the IRFU's 150th anniversary. Club rugby plays a hugely important role in the fabric of rugby in Ireland and on behalf of the Irish Rugby Football Union (IRFU), I would like to congratulate the winners across all the divisions of the Energia All Ireland League for their efforts over the course of the season.
"I would also like to thank Energia for their unwavering support of Irish rugby at all levels. Their commitment continues to play a vital role in raising the profile of the Club game right across the island of Ireland'.
Women's Division Player of the Year: Eilís Cahill, UL Bohemian
Men's Division 1A Player of the Year: Dan Goggin, St Mary's College
Men's Division 1B Player of the Year: Kevin O'Flaherty, Nenagh Ormond
Men's Division 2A Player of the Year: Bevan Prinsloo, Instonians
Men's Division 2B Player of the Year: Jamie Kavanagh, Wanderers
Men's Division 2C Player of the Year: JB Du Toit, Midleton
Men's Division Coach of the Year: Quenton O'Neale, Old Belvedere
Women's Division Coach of the Year: Jason Moreton, Wicklow
Community Hero Award:,Cathal Quaid, Young Munster
Referee of the Season: Dan Carson
Possibilities Award:Lansdowne FC
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