Limerick goalkeeper named Munster Hurler of the Year

LIMERICK goalkeeper Nickie Quaid has been named Munster Hurler of the Year after a stellar performance in the number one jersey this season. 

Quaid has been a servant to Limerick hurling over the last 15 years while claiming five All-Ireland medals, seven Munster and three Allianz League medals as well as three All-Stars. 

A Limerick Minor for two years and a County Under 21 player for three years, his introduction to the Limerick Senior team was as an outfield player making his debut in the 2010 Allianz Hurling League.

Returning to guard the net in 2011, Quaid’s story since is one of playing a major role in the transformation of the fortunes of Limerick hurling. An ever present between the sticks, Quaid’s incredible save from Séamus Harnedy in the dying embers of the 2018 All-Ireland Semi-Final was crucial in setting his county on the road to a glorious odyssey of unprecedented success.

Unfortunately for the veteran, he recently suffered a cruciate ligament injury that is set to keep him out of action for the majority of 2025, but such is the resilience of Quaid, this won't be the end of the Effin man between the Limerick sticks. Despite the injury Quaid was listed in John Kiely's pre-season hurling squad. 

Richie McCarthy, Seán Finn, Gearoid Hegarty, Kyle Hayes and Aaron Gillane are among Limerick's previous recipients of the Munster Hurler of the year award.

Elsewhere recently crowned provincial hurling champions Sarsfields picked up the Munster GAA club of the year for 2024, while Cork's Laura Hayes, All-Star winner and player of the year for 2024, has been crowned Munster camogie player of the year.

Other award winners confirmed include Tipperary's Euan Murray (Minor Hurler of the Year) and Kerry's Killian Dennehy (Minor Footballer of the Year).