All-Ireland finalists Daingean Uí Chúis and St Brigid's between them have nine players on the AIB GAA senior club football team of the year.
After an epic decider that went to extra-time on 18 January, it was the Kerry side who came out on top against their Roscommon opponents, so claiming a maiden title for the club.
Daingean Uí Chuis's triumph is rewarded with five places on the XV. Tom O'Sullivan and Conor Flannery are named in defence, dual code star Mark O’Connor is one of the midfielders while sharp-shooting cousins Dylan and Paul Geaney complete their contingent.
The quartet representing St Brigid's are defenders Ruaidhrí Fallon (second award), Seán Trundle and Paul McGrath, with Conor Hand named at centre-forward.
Ballyboden St Enda’s, edged out by a dramatic last-gasp point by Paul Geaney in their semi-final clash, are represented by midfielder Céin D’Arcy and forward duo Ross McGarry and Ryan O’Dwyer.
Scotstown have goalkeeper and place-kicking king Rory Beggan collecting his second award, with Damien McArdle joining him in defence.
Completing the line-up is St Finbarr’s attacker Steven Sherlock who was previously a winner in 2022.
The shortlist for the footballer of the year includes Ruaidhrí Fallon, Tom O’Sullivan and Dylan Geaney.
The awards will be presented at Croke Park on Friday, 13 March.
Football XV for 2025-26
1. Rory Beggan (Scotstown) (previous winner in 2024)
2. Damien McArdle (Scotstown)
3. Seán Trundle (St Brigid's)
4. Tom O’Sullivan (Daingean Uí Chúis)
5. Ruaidhrí Fallon (St Brigids) (previous winner in 2024)
6. Conor Flannery (Daingean Uí Chúis)
7. Paul McGrath (St Brigid’s)
8. Mark O’Connor (Daingean Uí Chúis)
9. Céin D’Arcy (Ballyboden St Enda’s)
10. Ross McGarry (Ballyboden St Enda’s)
11. Conor Hand (St Brigid’s)
12. Dylan Geaney (Daingean Uí Chúis)
13. Ryan O’Dwyer (Ballyboden St Enda’s)
14. Paul Geaney (Daingean Uí Chúis)
15. Steven Sherlock (St Finbarr’s) (previous winner in 2022)
Footballer of the Year nominees
Ruaidhrí Fallon (St Brigid’s)
Dylan Geaney (Daingean Uí Chúis)
Tom O’Sullivan (Daingean Uí Chúis)
