McDonnell and Murphy take monthly awards

Armagh's Steven McDonnell and Wexford's Larry Murphy were today named as the Vodafone GAA All-Stars Players of the Month for …

Armagh's Steven McDonnell and Wexford's Larry Murphy were today named as the Vodafone GAA All-Stars Players of the Month for July.

McDonnell was chosen for the football award by the selectors following outstanding performances against both Dublin and Limerick in the All-Ireland Qualifier series.

Murphy, who helped earn a draw against Cork at Croke Park yesterday, took the hurling award as a result of his outstanding contribution to Wexford's victories against Waterford and Antrim.

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