Monaghan soccer star Scarlett Herron is up for the SSE Airtricity Women’s Premier Division Young Player of the year.
Herron signed for Shamrock Rovers this season from Athlone Town. Indeed, Herron helped Rovers to a third placed premier division finish, in Rovers first season back in the league.
Indeed, Herron faces competition from team mate Lia O’Leary and Jess Fitzgerald of champions Peamount United.
Meanwhile, the nominees for the main categories in the 2023 SSE Airtricity Women's Premier Division Awards have been announced. The winners will be revealed at a ceremony in Clontarf Castle on Thursday, November 23.
The list of nominees and winners were collated through votes from players and a select committee made up of members of the media and league observers.
Whereas, SSE Airtricity Women's Premier Division champions Peamount United dominate with three SSE Airtricity Player of the Year nominees. Sadhbh Doyle, Karen Duggan, Erin McLaughlin. One Young Player of the Year nominee (Jess Fitzgerald) and James O'Callaghan as SSE Airtricity Manager of the Year nominee.
Meanwhile ,Galway United's Phil Trill and Shamrock Rovers' Collie O'Neill are also nominated for Manager of the Year.
A couple of categories have already been decided following the conclusion of the League campaign. Peamount United goalkeeper Niamh Reid-Burke claimed the Bank of Ireland Golden Gloves for her 11 clean sheets.
Whereas, Athlone Town forward Dana Scheriff winning the EVOKE.ie Golden Boot after scoring 13 goals.
Also revealed is the EA SPORTS LOI Academy Players of the year. Wexford Youths forward Ceola Bergin claiming the WU19 award and Athlone Town defender Mary Philips securing the WU17 award.
On the night of the ceremony, the SSE Airtricity team of the year will be announced. Along with the recipients of the services to the League of Ireland award.
2023 Women's Premier Division Awards Nominees
SSE Airtricity Women’s Premier Division Manager of the Year - Phil Trill (Galway United), James O’Callaghan (Peamount United), Collie O’Neill (Shamrock Rovers).
SSE Airtricity Women’s Premier Division Player of the Year - Sadhbh Doyle (Peamount United), Karen Duggan (Peamount United), Erin McLaughlin (Peamount United).
Bank of Ireland Golden Gloves - Niamh Reid-Burke (Peamount United)
SSE Airtricity Women’s Premier Division Young Player of the Year - Jess Fitzgerald (Peamount United), Scarlett Herron (Shamrock Rovers), Lia O’Leary (Shamrock Rovers).
EVOKE.ie Golden Boot - Dana Scheriff (Athlone Town)
EA Sports Wu19 LOI Academy Player of the Year - Ceola Bergin (Wexford Youths)
EA Sports Wu17 Loi Academy Player of the Year - Mary Philips (Athlone Town)
