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26 Mar 2026

Mayo hurler nominated for GAA.ie Hurling Player of the Week

The forward was also among the three Mayo players included in the GAA.ie Hurling Team of the Week

Mayo hurler nominated for GAA.ie Hurling Player of the Week

Mayo's Shane Boland, who was nominated for GAA.ie Hurling Player of the Week. Pic: Sportsfile

Mayo forward Shane Boland has seen his spellbinding attacking display in their National League final win over London rewarded with a nomination for the GAA.ie Hurling Player of the Week.

The Tooreen virtuoso was in fine form on Saturday in Hawkfield and made hay with a six-point tally against an unbeaten London side prior to the decider.

READ MORE: Mayo hurlers crowned Division 3 league champions

As a result, Boland is now up for player of the week, as well as securing a spot in the GAA.ie Team of the Week alongside teammates David Kenny and Kieran McDermott.

Kenny and McDermott produced rock-solid defensive displays to keep a previously free-scoring London forward line at arm’s length.

Having won the Division 3 decider, Mayo have the visit of Roscommon just around the corner in the Nicky Rackard Cup opener. 

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