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GAA All-Star football nominations announced for 2026
The 2026 GAA Football All-Star nominations have been announced, highlighting key performers from the recent season. Donegal midfielder Michael Langan is among six players nominated for the two available midfield positions.
Mayo leads the nominations with 11 players shortlisted, followed by Kerry with seven. Dublin also features prominently with five nominees. Other counties with multiple nominations include Westmeath (four), Armagh (three), Monaghan (three), Louth (three), Tyrone (two), Cork (two), Galway (two), and Roscommon (two).
The race for the Footballer of the Year award includes Mayo’s Ryan O’Donoghue and Jack Carney, alongside Kerry’s David Clifford, who is seeking a fourth title. The nominations were selected by a group of Gaelic Games Correspondents chaired by GAA President Jarlath Burns.
The PwC All-Stars will be presented at a gala event at Dublin’s RDS on Friday, October 30th.
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David Clifford · GAA · Kerry · Mayo · Michael Langan
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] Mayo has 11 players nominated for the All-Star awards. highlandradio.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Mayo players Ryan O’Donoghue and Jack Carney are among the Footballer of the Year contenders. www.donegaldaily.com · highlandradio.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The PwC All-Stars awards will be presented at a gala event at Dublin’s RDS on Friday, October 30th. www.donegaldaily.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Kerry has seven players nominated for the All-Star awards. highlandradio.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Six players have been nominated for the two midfield positions in the 2026 All-Star team. www.donegaldaily.com · highlandradio.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Kerry player David Clifford is a contender for a fourth Footballer of the Year title. www.donegaldaily.com · highlandradio.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The All-Star nominations were selected by a group of Gaelic Games Correspondents chaired by GAA President Jarlath Burns. www.donegaldaily.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Michael Langan of Donegal has been nominated for a 2026 Football All-Star Award. www.donegaldaily.com · highlandradio.com