
1958 – Tony Wall
Tony was centre-half-back and captain on the All-Ireland winning team of 1958. Tony Wall is recognised as one of the greatest centre-half-backs ever to have played the game of hurling, and was a model of consistency for Tipperary over many years. In 1958 Tony took over the centre-half-back position from the retiring Pat Stakelum and led Tipp to victory in five championship games, including wins over the defending Munster champions Waterford and the reigning All-Ireland champions Kilkenny along the way. 1958 was the first year of the Hurler of the Year award and it was sponsored by Caltex.
Tony was centre-half-back and captain on the All-Ireland winning team of 1958. Tony Wall is recognised as one of the greatest centre-half-backs ever to have played the game of hurling, and was a model of consistency for Tipperary over many years. In 1958 Tony took over the centre-half-back position from the retiring Pat Stakelum and led Tipp to victory in five championship games, including wins over the defending Munster champions Waterford and the reigning All-Ireland champions Kilkenny along the way. 1958 was the first year of the Hurler of the Year award and it was sponsored by Caltex.

1961 - Liam Devaney
The Borris-Ileigh hurler was almost certainly the most versatile player ever to wear the Blue and Gold. Whererever Tipperary were in trouble, Devaney was very quickly deployed with consistent effect.
This versatility was never more in evidence than in the 1961 All-Ireland hurling final, when Liam Devaney who started the game at centre-half-forward was moved to centre-half-back when Tony Wall had to go off with injury. Devaney proceeded to give one of the great All-Ireland Final displays, and despite the huge loss he was to the forward line, he more than compensated with a superlative display which was the primary factor in his gaining the hurler of the year award.
The Borris-Ileigh hurler was almost certainly the most versatile player ever to wear the Blue and Gold. Whererever Tipperary were in trouble, Devaney was very quickly deployed with consistent effect.
This versatility was never more in evidence than in the 1961 All-Ireland hurling final, when Liam Devaney who started the game at centre-half-forward was moved to centre-half-back when Tony Wall had to go off with injury. Devaney proceeded to give one of the great All-Ireland Final displays, and despite the huge loss he was to the forward line, he more than compensated with a superlative display which was the primary factor in his gaining the hurler of the year award.

1962 – Donie Nealon
Donie Nealon has as wide a range of achievements as you are likely to find in the annals of hurling. As an individual award the hurler of the year in 1962 was undoubtedly the pinnacle. Tipperary retained the All-Ireland in 1962 with a narrow win over Wexford. Tipp came from behind to achieve a two-point win, and one of the highlights of a great final was Donie Nealon’s fifty-yard solo run before striking a point late in the game
Donie Nealon has as wide a range of achievements as you are likely to find in the annals of hurling. As an individual award the hurler of the year in 1962 was undoubtedly the pinnacle. Tipperary retained the All-Ireland in 1962 with a narrow win over Wexford. Tipp came from behind to achieve a two-point win, and one of the highlights of a great final was Donie Nealon’s fifty-yard solo run before striking a point late in the game

1964 – John Doyle
By 1964 as the famous “Hell’s Kitchen” full-back-line was reaching the veteran stage and was constantly being threatened by the media of being cleaned out. Never were the prophets of doom more in evidence than in previews of the Munster and All-Ireland finals against Cork and Kilkenny respectively. The Tipp defence came through with flying colours, in two huge victories. John Doyle was outstanding in both games, electrifying the crowds regularly by bursting clear and launching clearances out of defence. His reputation in Tipperary hurling can scarcely matched by anybody, and having won his first All-Ireland medal at 19 fifteen years previously, bringing the hurler of the year award back to Holycross at 34 years of age, is a tribute to Doyle’s high standards and longevity.
By 1964 as the famous “Hell’s Kitchen” full-back-line was reaching the veteran stage and was constantly being threatened by the media of being cleaned out. Never were the prophets of doom more in evidence than in previews of the Munster and All-Ireland finals against Cork and Kilkenny respectively. The Tipp defence came through with flying colours, in two huge victories. John Doyle was outstanding in both games, electrifying the crowds regularly by bursting clear and launching clearances out of defence. His reputation in Tipperary hurling can scarcely matched by anybody, and having won his first All-Ireland medal at 19 fifteen years previously, bringing the hurler of the year award back to Holycross at 34 years of age, is a tribute to Doyle’s high standards and longevity.

1965 – Jimmy Doyle
If consistency was the major criterion for the winning of individual awards then Jimmy Doyle could justifiably have won such an award every year. Beginning in 1963 a hurling All-Stars scheme was run by the long-since defunct magazine “Gaelic Weekly” and in 1965 Jimmy picked up an award for the third successive year. There is no doubt that if this scheme had been running for the duration of Doyle’s career, he would have won at least seven or eight of these awards. Also in 1965 Jimmy won County championship , National League, Munster and All-Ireland medals. He was the All-Ireland winning captain and deservedly won the hurler of the year award as well.
If consistency was the major criterion for the winning of individual awards then Jimmy Doyle could justifiably have won such an award every year. Beginning in 1963 a hurling All-Stars scheme was run by the long-since defunct magazine “Gaelic Weekly” and in 1965 Jimmy picked up an award for the third successive year. There is no doubt that if this scheme had been running for the duration of Doyle’s career, he would have won at least seven or eight of these awards. Also in 1965 Jimmy won County championship , National League, Munster and All-Ireland medals. He was the All-Ireland winning captain and deservedly won the hurler of the year award as well.

1971 – Michael Keating
Babs had many great hours in the Tipperary jersey, but his perhaps his finest hour was in 1971, when everything he touched turned to gold. 3-4 in the Munster Final against Limerick, 2-12 in the All-Ireland semi-final against Galway, and 0-7 in the final against Kilkenny tells its own story. Having already won All-Star awards in the 1960’s under the old scheme, Babs held down the centre-half-forward in the initial team named under the sponsorship of Carrolls in 1971. His appearance in the ’71 final against Kilkenny will forever be associated with his removal of his socks and boots, to play the final stages of the game in his bare feet – to be described as the “bare-footed wonder” by Micheal O’Hehir. After widespread surprise in Tipperary at the over-looking of Mick Roche for this award in 1968, Keating – from Ballybacon-Grange – became the first South Tipperary man to win this award.
Babs had many great hours in the Tipperary jersey, but his perhaps his finest hour was in 1971, when everything he touched turned to gold. 3-4 in the Munster Final against Limerick, 2-12 in the All-Ireland semi-final against Galway, and 0-7 in the final against Kilkenny tells its own story. Having already won All-Star awards in the 1960’s under the old scheme, Babs held down the centre-half-forward in the initial team named under the sponsorship of Carrolls in 1971. His appearance in the ’71 final against Kilkenny will forever be associated with his removal of his socks and boots, to play the final stages of the game in his bare feet – to be described as the “bare-footed wonder” by Micheal O’Hehir. After widespread surprise in Tipperary at the over-looking of Mick Roche for this award in 1968, Keating – from Ballybacon-Grange – became the first South Tipperary man to win this award.

1989 - Nicky English
Nicky had given many superlative performances for Tipperary during the 1980s, but arguably his greatest year was 1989. The scoring feats achieved by him tell a lot about the year. Ignoring his absolute reliability from frees ; from play alone he scored 2-3 against Limerick, 0-5 against both Waterford and Galway, and in the final against Antrim he scored 2-4. 4-17 in four games from play alone. The hurler of the year award was hardly in doubt. Nicky also scooped the RTE sportsperson of the year award in 1989, which given the growing profile of the Irish soccer team which had qualified for the World Cup, was a remarkable achievement. An All-Star award – in an all West Tipp full-forward line - was a formality, as was the Tipperary person of the year award.
Nicky had given many superlative performances for Tipperary during the 1980s, but arguably his greatest year was 1989. The scoring feats achieved by him tell a lot about the year. Ignoring his absolute reliability from frees ; from play alone he scored 2-3 against Limerick, 0-5 against both Waterford and Galway, and in the final against Antrim he scored 2-4. 4-17 in four games from play alone. The hurler of the year award was hardly in doubt. Nicky also scooped the RTE sportsperson of the year award in 1989, which given the growing profile of the Irish soccer team which had qualified for the World Cup, was a remarkable achievement. An All-Star award – in an all West Tipp full-forward line - was a formality, as was the Tipperary person of the year award.

1991 – Pat Fox
A Tipperary stalwart for many years, when he played in midfeld and defence before being earmarked for number thirteen by Babs Keating, Pat Fox was a very popular winner of the hurler of the year award. His ability to come up trumps for Tipp throughout the year made him a very deserving recipient indeed. His goal in the Munster Final at Pairc Ui Chaoimh when Tipp were on the ropes, his classic flicked goal in the replay and five crucial points from play in the All-Ireland Final which won him the man of the match award, meant that this prestigious award was bound to find a home in Annacarty. Pat inevitably won his third All-Star award in 1991.
A Tipperary stalwart for many years, when he played in midfeld and defence before being earmarked for number thirteen by Babs Keating, Pat Fox was a very popular winner of the hurler of the year award. His ability to come up trumps for Tipp throughout the year made him a very deserving recipient indeed. His goal in the Munster Final at Pairc Ui Chaoimh when Tipp were on the ropes, his classic flicked goal in the replay and five crucial points from play in the All-Ireland Final which won him the man of the match award, meant that this prestigious award was bound to find a home in Annacarty. Pat inevitably won his third All-Star award in 1991.

1997 – Eugene O’Neill
(Young Hurler of the Year)
The new prominent position of West Tipperary hurling which has risen from poor relation to the standard setter within the county during the 1980s, was further copper-fastened by the awarding of the initial Young Hurler of the Year award to Eugene O’Neill of Cappawhite. Eugene had a great year in 1996 being the leading scorer as Tipp beat Galway in what was considered to be one of the highest standard minor hurling finals for many years. Eugene made his senior championship debut in the unlikely setting of Clones in the All-Ireland quarter-final against Down. He retained his place when Tipp deposed the defending champions Wexford in the semi-final, and 1-1- in a very good display against Brian Lohan and Clare in the final earned Eugene a deserved award.
(Young Hurler of the Year)
The new prominent position of West Tipperary hurling which has risen from poor relation to the standard setter within the county during the 1980s, was further copper-fastened by the awarding of the initial Young Hurler of the Year award to Eugene O’Neill of Cappawhite. Eugene had a great year in 1996 being the leading scorer as Tipp beat Galway in what was considered to be one of the highest standard minor hurling finals for many years. Eugene made his senior championship debut in the unlikely setting of Clones in the All-Ireland quarter-final against Down. He retained his place when Tipp deposed the defending champions Wexford in the semi-final, and 1-1- in a very good display against Brian Lohan and Clare in the final earned Eugene a deserved award.

2001- 2002 – Eoin Kelly (Young Hurler of the Year)
With some senior championship experience under his belt from the previous year – while still a minor – Eoin made the corner-forward position his own during 2001. His reliability from frees, and ability to chip in some scores from play despite – particularly against Clare – shipping some ferocious physical challenges deservedly won him the first such award to go to the Mullinahone club. It was always on the cards that Kelly would be in contention for such awards. He had a long four-year career as a county minor, and was the dominant player – even in defeat – in the 1998 All-Ireland College’s final. He was perhaps the outstanding player of his age as he grew up, and the Young hurler of the Year award gave due recognition to that status
With some senior championship experience under his belt from the previous year – while still a minor – Eoin made the corner-forward position his own during 2001. His reliability from frees, and ability to chip in some scores from play despite – particularly against Clare – shipping some ferocious physical challenges deservedly won him the first such award to go to the Mullinahone club. It was always on the cards that Kelly would be in contention for such awards. He had a long four-year career as a county minor, and was the dominant player – even in defeat – in the 1998 All-Ireland College’s final. He was perhaps the outstanding player of his age as he grew up, and the Young hurler of the Year award gave due recognition to that status

2001 – Tomas Dunne
Since making his senior championship debut in 1993 against Kerry, All-Ireland honours had eluded Tomas Dunne. A player who had won an All-Ireland under 21 medal in 1995, and a host of county senior medals, was still frustrated by the hard-luck inter-county senior-level stories of the 1990s. However, in 2001 that all changed and after receiving the National League Trophy, and the Munster championship trophy, Tomas had the honour of emulating his club-mate Matt Hassett – 40 years earlier - by accepting all three major trophies in one year when he was presented with the McCarthy cup in September. Amid Tipp’s great triumph, there was universal recognition of Tomas Dunne’s sheer artistry which decorated Croke Park. The skilful ease with which he gained possession and stroked the sliothar over the bar from long distances with minimal back-swing was a joy to watch, and earned him the man of the match award. The hurler of the year award was due acknowledgement of one of hurling’s true artists, and represented yet another honour for his famous club Toomevara. Tomas also won the GPA’s hurler of the year award.
Since making his senior championship debut in 1993 against Kerry, All-Ireland honours had eluded Tomas Dunne. A player who had won an All-Ireland under 21 medal in 1995, and a host of county senior medals, was still frustrated by the hard-luck inter-county senior-level stories of the 1990s. However, in 2001 that all changed and after receiving the National League Trophy, and the Munster championship trophy, Tomas had the honour of emulating his club-mate Matt Hassett – 40 years earlier - by accepting all three major trophies in one year when he was presented with the McCarthy cup in September. Amid Tipp’s great triumph, there was universal recognition of Tomas Dunne’s sheer artistry which decorated Croke Park. The skilful ease with which he gained possession and stroked the sliothar over the bar from long distances with minimal back-swing was a joy to watch, and earned him the man of the match award. The hurler of the year award was due acknowledgement of one of hurling’s true artists, and represented yet another honour for his famous club Toomevara. Tomas also won the GPA’s hurler of the year award.

2009 – Noel McGrath ( Young Hurler of the Year)
Noel McGrath was born in Loughmore, County Tipperary in 1990, the son of former Tipp footballer Pat McGrath. He won young Hurler of the year in 2009 and has won 3 munster Titles, 1 all Ireland and 2 All Stars. He underwent surgery for Testicular Cancer in 2015.
Noel McGrath was born in Loughmore, County Tipperary in 1990, the son of former Tipp footballer Pat McGrath. He won young Hurler of the year in 2009 and has won 3 munster Titles, 1 all Ireland and 2 All Stars. He underwent surgery for Testicular Cancer in 2015.

2010 – Lar Corbett
Born in Thurles, County Tipperary, Corbett first excelled at hurling during his schooling at Thurles CBS. He arrived on the inter-county scene at the age of nineteen when he first linked up with the Tipperary senior team before later joining the under-21 side. He made his senior debut during the 2000 South East League. Corbett subsequently became a regular member of the team and has won two All-Ireland medals, fiveMunster medals and two National Hurling League medals. He has been an All-Ireland runner-up on three occasions. Corbett is widely regarded as one of the most prolific goal scorers of his era. He has won three All-Star awards.
Born in Thurles, County Tipperary, Corbett first excelled at hurling during his schooling at Thurles CBS. He arrived on the inter-county scene at the age of nineteen when he first linked up with the Tipperary senior team before later joining the under-21 side. He made his senior debut during the 2000 South East League. Corbett subsequently became a regular member of the team and has won two All-Ireland medals, fiveMunster medals and two National Hurling League medals. He has been an All-Ireland runner-up on three occasions. Corbett is widely regarded as one of the most prolific goal scorers of his era. He has won three All-Star awards.

2010 – Brendan Maher ( Young Hurler of the year)
Born in Borrisoleigh, County Tipperary, Maher first excelled at hurling whilst at school in St Josephs College, Borrisoleigh. He arrived on the inter-county scene at the age of sixteen when he first linked up with the Tipperary minor team, before later lining out for the under-21 side. He joined the senior team for the 2009 National Hurling League. Maher has gone on to play a key part for Tipperary since then, and has won oneAll-Ireland medal and three Munster medals. He has been an All-Ireland runner-up on two occasions.
Born in Borrisoleigh, County Tipperary, Maher first excelled at hurling whilst at school in St Josephs College, Borrisoleigh. He arrived on the inter-county scene at the age of sixteen when he first linked up with the Tipperary minor team, before later lining out for the under-21 side. He joined the senior team for the 2009 National Hurling League. Maher has gone on to play a key part for Tipperary since then, and has won oneAll-Ireland medal and three Munster medals. He has been an All-Ireland runner-up on two occasions.

2014 – Cathal Barrett ( Young Hurler of the year)
Born In Holycross, He played in the All-Ireland Minor Hurling Championship for Tipperary in 2010 and 2011 and played in the All-Ireland Under-21 Hurling Championship in 2012 and 2013.
He was named in the Tipperary squad for the 2014 National Hurling League and made his league debut on 15 February against Waterford.[1][2]
Barrett made his championship debut for Tipperary on 1 June 2014 in the Munster Championship against Limerick, starting at right corner back in a 2-18 to 2-16 defeat.In October 2014, Barrett was named as the All Stars Young Hurler of the Year for 2014.[4]
Born In Holycross, He played in the All-Ireland Minor Hurling Championship for Tipperary in 2010 and 2011 and played in the All-Ireland Under-21 Hurling Championship in 2012 and 2013.
He was named in the Tipperary squad for the 2014 National Hurling League and made his league debut on 15 February against Waterford.[1][2]
Barrett made his championship debut for Tipperary on 1 June 2014 in the Munster Championship against Limerick, starting at right corner back in a 2-18 to 2-16 defeat.In October 2014, Barrett was named as the All Stars Young Hurler of the Year for 2014.[4]