Dan Goggin and Eilís Cahill take home top player honours at Energia AIL awards
In the women's game, UL Bohemian's Eilís Cahill earned the Division 1 Player of the Year title. A consistent performer all season, Cahill sealed her impact with a last-minute winning try in the final—her 19th try of the campaign.
The awards were voted on by media members who regularly cover the AIL.
Speaking at the ceremony, Gary Ryan, Managing Director of the title sponsors, said:
'On behalf of everyone at Energia, a massive congratulations to all of the Energia AIL Award winners for 2025. Your achievements both individually and collectively are a true reflection of the dedication and effort you've shown throughout the season. We're already looking ahead with excitement to the Energia AIL 2025/26 season and can't wait to see you back on the pitch.'
This year's Energia 'Possibilities' Award was presented to Lansdowne FC. After a challenging start to the season, the club rallied to win the Energia All-Ireland Bateman Cup, a victory that sparked a strong run into the Division 1A semi-finals.
Community contributions were also celebrated, with Young Munster's Cathal Quaid receiving the 2025 Community Hero Award. Quaid, who serves as U8s minis coach, assistant secretary, and a key figure in establishing a new U21s pathway, was recognised for his long-standing dedication to the club.
The Community Hero Award, nominated by club members and league supporters, honours volunteers who have gone above and beyond in supporting their clubs both on and off the pitch.
Reflecting on the awards, IRFU President Declan Madden stated:
'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.
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"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'.
Energia AIL Player Awards
Women's Division 1 Player of the Year 2024/25: Eilís Cahill, UL Bohemian
Men's Division 1A Player of the Year 2024/25: Dan Goggin, St Mary's College
Men's Division 1B Player of the Year 2024/25: Kevin O'Flaherty, Nenagh Ormond
Men's Division 2A Player of the Year 2024/25: Bevan Prinsloo, Instonians
Men's Division 2B Player of the Year 2024/25: Jamie Kavanagh, Wanderers
Men's Division 2C Player of the Year 2024/25: JB Du Toit, Midleton
Energia AIL Coach of the Year Awards
Men's Division Coach of the Year 2024/25: Quenton O'Neale, Old Belvedere
Women's Division Coach of the Year 2024/25: Jason Moreton, Wicklow
Energia AIL Community Hero Award
Cathal Quaid, Young Munster
Energia AIL Referee of the Season
Dan Carson
Energia AIL Possibilities Award
Lansdowne FC
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