Two Wexford camogie players named on university Team of the Year

Two camogie players from Wexford have been handed individual honours…

Two Wexford camogie players have been given individual accolades after they were both named on the third-level (university/college) Team of the Year for 2026.

Keeva Steadmond (Craanford), who played in goal throughout the college campaign with DCU, has been named as the Goalkeeper of the year. The Craanford woman is alos the vice-captain for the Wexford u-23 team for the 2026 season.

Meanwhile, Karen Tomkins of the Askamore/Kilrush GAA Club — and who also represented DCU throughout the campaign — has been named in the centre-back position. Karen is the u23 captain for Wexford for the 2026 season.

They join players from Dublin, Cork, Kilkenny, Cork, Waterford, Galway, Tipperary, Antrim and Limerick.

This year’s Electric Ireland Camogie Third Level Rising Star Player of the Year is UCC’s Sarah O’Brien.

Team of the Year:

Keeva Steadmond – DCU DÉ, Wexford, Craanford-Monaseed Emily Adderley – UCD, Dublin, Ballinteer St Johns Claire Kingston – UCC, Cork, Newcestown Méabh Murphy – UCC, Cork, Ballinora Grace Walsh – UCD, Kilkenny, Tullaroan Karen Tomkins – DCU DÉ, Wexford, Kilrush Órlaith Cremin – UCC, Cork, Éire Óg Alannah McNulty – UCD, Waterford, De La Salle Niamh McNabola – UCC, Cork, Cloughduv Carrie Dolan – UoG, Galway, Clarinbridge Aoife Healy – UCC, Cork, Aghada Sophie Pembroke – UCC, Tipperary, Gortnahoe Glengoole Sarah O’Brien – UCC, Limerick, Templeglantine Roisin McCormick – TU Dublin, Antrim, Loughgiel Shamrocks Aoibheann Barry – UL, Galway, Kinvara.

Uachtarán of the Camogie Association, Brian Molloy, said:

“The Electric Ireland Ashbourne Cup once again showcased the very highest standards of third level camogie in 2026, and I would like to warmly congratulate all those named on the Rising Stars Team of the Year. These players have distinguished themselves on the field across a fiercely competitive campaign. Congrats to University College Cork who lead the way following a landmark year for the university, and I commend all six institutions represented for their contribution to an excellent championship.”

“Third level camogie plays a vital role in the development of our players, providing a unique environment where friendships are forged and elite competition thrives. I would also like to thank Electric Ireland for their continued support and commitment to these competitions, helping to ensure that they remain a cornerstone of our games. Comhghairdeas libh go léir ar éacht den scoth.”