Louth captain Mulroy named in 2025 PwC All-Star Football Team

Louth captain, Sam Mulroy, has been named on the 2025 PwC All-Star Football Team to cap off a magnificent inter-county season in which he led his side to their first Leinster title since 1957.

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It is a landmark first All-Star for the Naomh Máirtín clubman, who was a pivotal figure from play and frees for the Wee County. 

Mulroy joins an elite group of Louth footballers and follows in the footsteps of Paddy Keenan and Craig Lennon.

Sam Mulroy with his PwC GAA/GPA All-Star Award is interviewed by MC Marty Morrissey of RTÉ during the 2025 PwC GAA/GPA All-Star Awards at the RDS in Dublin. Photo by Brendan Moran/Sportsfile

PwC All-Stars Football 2025: 1. Shane Ryan (Kerry); 2. Brendan McCole (Donegal), 3. Jason Foley (Kerry), 4. Seán Rafferty (Meath); 5. Brian Ó Beaglaoich (Kerry), 6. Gavin White (Kerry), 7. Finnbarr Roarty (Donegal); 8. Joe O’Connor (Kerry), 9. Michael Langan (Donegal); 10. Paudie Clifford (Kerry), 11. Seán O’Shea (Kerry), 12. Oisín Conaty (Armagh); 13. David Clifford (Kerry); 14. Michael Murphy (Donegal); 15. Sam Mulroy (Louth).

PwC GAA/GPA Footballer of the Year went to David Clifford (Fossa, Kerry), the PwC GAA/GPA Young Footballer of the Year was won by Finnbarr Roarty (Naomh Conaill, Donegal), John McGrath (Loughmore-Castleiney, Tipperary) picked up the PwC GAA/GPA Hurler of the Year award, with the PwC GAA/GPA Young Hurler of the Year going to Darragh McCarthy (Toomevara, Tipperary).

Uachtarán CLG Jarlath Burns said: “After a season where Gaelic football came back with a bang, we have a PwC All-Star football team of players who truly were the best of the best.

“It was as difficult a team to pick as there has ever been, such was the level of competition that returned to our game, and this embellishes the honour that has been claimed by our most worthy 2025 recipients.  

“Congratulations to you all and to the clubs and communities who will also share in your proud success.

“It is an extra special night for those players who have been chosen as our overall players of the year – an accolade which carries the weight and significance of having been chosen directly by your peers.

“David Clifford and John McGrath left their mark on our biggest days and were as inspirational as they were influential.

“Younger, but no less impressive, Finnbarr and Darragh had seasons to remember and put down a marker for what is yet to come.

“Our thanks to PwC and the GPA for their partnership of what remains the biggest and the best awards scheme in Irish sport.”

Sam Mulroy is presented with his PwC GAA/GPA All-Star award by, from left, Gaelic Players Association chief executive Tom Parsons, PwC managing partner Enda McDonagh and Uachtarán Chumann Lúthchleas Gael Jarlath Burns during the 2025 PwC GAA/GPA All-Star Awards at the RDS in Dublin. Photo by Brendan Moran/Sportsfile

Gaelic Players’ Association CEO, Tom Parsons, said: “As Sam Maguire winners as well as being league and Munster champions, it is no surprise to see this fine Kerry team leading the way with eight PwC All-Stars in 2025. 

“It caps off a memorable year for the Kingdom, and to those players and all of the other winners, congratulations.  Becoming a PwC All-Star is a moment to be very proud of.

“David Clifford creates a piece of history tonight as he is named PwC GAA GPA Footballer of the Year for the third time.  It is recognition of his consistent excellence, and who’s the say there won’t be more in the future. 

“As John McGrath is named PwC GAA GPA Hurler of the Year, he reminds us of that vital attribute that elite players require – resilience.

“He left indifferent form and injury in recent seasons behind and catapulted himself to the top, becoming the best of the best in 2025.  Congratulations to you both.

“Congratulations also to Darragh and Finnbarr on being recognised as the PwC GAA GPA Young Players of the Year. It marks a significant milestone on your journey as senior inter-county players.”

Enda McDonagh, Managing Partner, PwC Ireland, said: "We're excited to celebrate the incredible talent of the 2025 PwC All-Star Football Team.

“Being named one of the top 15 players in the country is a remarkable achievement that reflects your outstanding contributions this season. 

“We also congratulate David and John, the recipients of the PwC GAA/GPA Player of the Year awards for football and hurling.

“Standing out among all others is truly a testament to an outstanding season. Additionally, congratulations to Finnbarr and Darragh, the winners of the PwC GAA/GPA Young Player of the Year awards in football and hurling.”