League of Ireland Player of the Month

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The League of Ireland Player of the Month is awarded monthly to the best player in the League of Ireland. The winners are selected by Soccer Writers' Ireland, commonly known as the SWI (formerly known as Soccer Writers' Association of Ireland).

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Winners

1971–72

MonthNationalityPlayerTeamPosition
SeptemberFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Mick Leech Shamrock Rovers FW
OctoberFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Vinny Maguire Waterford DF
NovemberFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Jackie Morley Waterford MF
DecemberUlster Banner.svg Northern Ireland Terry Harkin Finn Harps FW
JanuaryFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Miah Dennehy Cork Hibernians MF
FebruaryFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Alfie Hale Waterford FW
MarchFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Turlough O'Connor Bohemians FW
AprilFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Miah Dennehy Cork Hibernians MF

1972–73

MonthNationalityPlayerTeamPosition
SeptemberFlag of Scotland.svg Scotland Doug Wood Athlone Town DF
OctoberFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Tommy McConville Waterford DF
NovemberFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Alfie Hale Waterford FW
DecemberFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Fred Davis Bohemians GK
JanuaryFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Miah Dennehy Cork Hibernians MF
FebruaryFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Paul McNaughton Shelbourne DF
MarchFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Richard Brooks Cork Celtic DF
AprilFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Alfie Hale Waterford FW

1973–74

MonthNationalityPlayerTeamPosition
SeptemberFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Turlough O'Connor Bohemians FW
OctoberFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Terry Flanagan Bohemians FW
NovemberFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Frank O'Neill Cork Celtic FW
DecemberFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Donal Murphy Shamrock Rovers MF
JanuaryFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Johnny Fullam Bohemians DF
FebruaryFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Ben Hannigan Cork Celtic FW
MarchFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Charlie Ferry Finn Harps FW
AprilN/ANo AwardN/AN/A

1974–75

MonthNationalityPlayerTeamPosition
SeptemberFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Donal Murphy Shamrock Rovers MF
OctoberFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Mick Leech Waterford FW
NovemberFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Pat Byrne Bohemians MF
DecemberFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Mick Smyth Bohemians GK
JanuaryFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Jim Smith Finn Harps MF
FebruaryFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Dave Wigginton Cork Hibernians MF
MarchFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Tommy Kelly Bohemians MF
AprilFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Vincent McKenna Shelbourne MF

1975–76

MonthNationalityPlayerTeamPosition
SeptemberFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Eugene Davis Athlone Town MF
OctoberFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Carl Humphries Athlone Town FW
NovemberFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Brendan Bradley Finn Harps FW
DecemberFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Gerry Ryan Bohemians FW
JanuaryFlag of England.svg England Bobby Tambling Cork Celtic FW
FebruaryFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Bryan McSweeney Cork Celtic MF
MarchFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Seamus McDowell Dundalk MF
AprilUlster Banner.svg Northern Ireland Martin Donnelly Drogheda United DF

1976–77

MonthNationalityPlayerTeamPosition
SeptemberFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Sean Byrne St Patrick's Athletic MF
OctoberFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Paul McGee Sligo Rovers FW
NovemberUlster Banner.svg Northern Ireland Martin Donnelly Drogheda United DF
DecemberFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Paul McGee Sligo Rovers FW
JanuaryFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Fran O'Brien Bohemians MF
FebruaryFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Ashley Grimes Bohemians DF
MarchFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Mick Lawlor Dundalk FW
AprilFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland John Herrick Limerick MF

1977–78

Johnny Giles, Player of the Month in March 1978. Giles in 2013.jpg
Johnny Giles, Player of the Month in March 1978.
MonthNationalityPlayerTeamPosition
SeptemberFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Cathal Muckian Drogheda United FW
OctoberFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Eamonn Gregg Bohemians DF
NovemberFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Jim Sheridan Finn Harps DF
DecemberFlag of England.svg England Sid Wallace Waterford United FW
JanuaryFlag of England.svg England Alex Ludzic Cork Alberts GK
FebruaryUlster Banner.svg Northern Ireland Alan Patterson Sligo Rovers GK
MarchFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Johnny Giles Shamrock Rovers MF
AprilFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Eamonn Gregg Bohemians DF

1978–79

MonthNationalityPlayerTeamPosition
SeptemberFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Dermot Keely Dundalk DF
OctoberFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Tommy O'Brien Cork Celtic MF
NovemberN/AFull Team Home Farm N/A
DecemberFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Mick Leech Drogheda United FW
JanuaryFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Paddy Joyce Bohemians FW
FebruaryFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Derek Carthy St Patrick's Athletic FW
MarchFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Paddy Dunning Dundalk DF
AprilFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Sean Byrne Dundalk MF

1979–80

Eoin Hand, Player of the Month in September 1979. Eoin Hand (1981).jpg
Eoin Hand, Player of the Month in September 1979.
MonthNationalityPlayerTeamPosition
SeptemberFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Eoin Hand Limerick United DF
OctoberFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Dermot Keely Dundalk DF
NovemberFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Brendan Storan Limerick United DF
DecemberFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Alan Campbell Shamrock Rovers FW
JanuaryFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Joe Logan Finn Harps MF
FebruaryFlag of England.svg England Richie Blackmore Dundalk GK
MarchFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Jackie Jameson St Patrick's Athletic FW
AprilFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Peter Thomas Waterford United GK

1980–81

MonthNationalityPlayerTeamPosition
SeptemberFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Des Kennedy Limerick United FW
OctoberFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Mick Fairclough Dundalk MF
NovemberFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Michael O'Connor Athlone Town FW
DecemberFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Padraig O'Connor Athlone Town MF
JanuaryFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Liam Keane Cork United MF
FebruaryFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Liam Harbison Finn Harps DF
MarchFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Tony Fagan Sligo Rovers MF
AprilFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Eugene Davis Athlone Town MF

1981–82

Paul McGrath, Player of the Month in March 1982. McGrath, Paul.jpg
Paul McGrath, Player of the Month in March 1982.
MonthNationalityPlayerTeamPosition
SeptemberFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Barry Kehoe Dundalk MF
OctoberFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Jackie Jameson Bohemians FW
NovemberFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland David Flavin Thurles Town GK
DecemberFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Liam Buckley Shamrock Rovers FW
JanuaryFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Jim Beglin Shamrock Rovers DF
FebruaryFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Mick Byrne Shelbourne FW
MarchFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Paul McGrath St Patrick's Athletic DF
AprilFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Tommy McConville Dundalk DF

1982–83

MonthNationalityPlayerTeamPosition
SeptemberFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Denis Clarke Athlone Town FW
OctoberFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Leo Flanagan Dundalk MF
NovemberFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Noel Larkin Athlone Town FW
DecemberFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Brendan Bradley Finn Harps FW
JanuaryFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Kieran McCabe Shelbourne MF
FebruaryFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Martin Murray Drogheda United MF
MarchFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Eddie O'Halloran Cobh Ramblers DF
AprilFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Barry Murphy Bohemians DF

1983–84

MonthNationalityPlayerTeamPosition
SeptemberFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Larry Wyse Athlone Town MF
OctoberFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Brendan Bradley Finn Harps FW
NovemberFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Pat Byrne Shamrock Rovers MF
DecemberFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Jackie Jameson Bohemians FW
JanuaryFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Alan Campbell Shamrock Rovers FW
FebruaryFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Liam Murphy Limerick City DF
MarchFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Mick Bennett Waterford United MF
AprilFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Jacko McDonagh Shamrock Rovers DF

1984–85

MonthNationalityPlayerTeamPosition
SeptemberFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Gino Lawless Bohemians MF
OctoberFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Jacko McDonagh Shamrock Rovers DF
NovemberFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Mick McLoughlin Galway United DF
DecemberFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Fran Hitchcock Home Farm FW
JanuaryFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Al Finucane Limerick DF
FebruaryFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Pat O'Kelly Home Farm DF
MarchFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Tommy Gaynor Limerick FW
AprilFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Denis Bonner Galway United MF

1985–86

MonthNationalityPlayerTeamPosition
SeptemberN/ANo AwardN/AN/A
OctoberN/ANo AwardN/AN/A
NovemberFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Denis Bonner Galway United MF
DecemberFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Joey Malone Dundalk DF
JanuaryFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Paul McGee Galway United FW
FebruaryFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Pat Healy Cork City MF
MarchFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Barry Murphy Bohemians DF
AprilFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Kevin Power Waterford United DF

1986–87

Pat Byrne, three time Player of the Month, in November of 1974 & 1983 and September 1986. Pat Byrne.jpg
Pat Byrne, three time Player of the Month, in November of 1974 & 1983 and September 1986.
MonthNationalityPlayerTeamPosition
SeptemberFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Pat Byrne Shamrock Rovers MF
OctoberFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Richie Kelly Home Farm MF
NovemberFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Barry Kehoe Dundalk MF
DecemberFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland David Flavin Waterford United GK
JanuaryFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Eugene Davis Bray Wanderers MF
FebruaryFlag of Yugoslavia (1946-1992).svg Yugoslavia Alex Krstić Derry City FW
MarchFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Mick Byrne Shamrock Rovers FW
AprilFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Noel Larkin Shamrock Rovers FW

1987–88

MonthNationalityPlayerTeamPosition
SeptemberFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Mick Bennett Waterford United MF
OctoberFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Paul McGee Galway United FW
NovemberFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Mick Neville Shamrock Rovers DF
DecemberFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland John Reynor Bohemians MF
JanuaryFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Damien Byrne St Patrick's Athletic DF
FebruaryFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland John Caulfield Cork City FW
MarchFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Terry Eviston Dundalk FW
AprilFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Dessie Gorman Dundalk FW

1988–89

MonthNationalityPlayerTeamPosition
SeptemberUlster Banner.svg Northern Ireland Billy Hamilton Limerick City FW
OctoberFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Mark Ennis St Patrick's Athletic FW
NovemberFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Paul Doolin Derry City MF
DecemberFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Terry Kearns Cobh Ramblers MF
JanuaryFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Larry Wyse Dundalk MF
FebruaryFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Paddy Dunning Drogheda United DF
MarchUlster Banner.svg Northern Ireland Liam Coyle Derry City FW
AprilFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Dave Barry Cork City MF

1989–90

MonthNationalityPlayerTeamPosition
SeptemberFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Mark Ennis St Patrick's Athletic FW
OctoberFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Mick Moody St Patrick's Athletic DF
NovemberUlster Banner.svg Northern Ireland Felix Healy Derry City MF
DecemberFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Paul Doolin Derry City MF
JanuaryFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Conor Best Kilkenny City DF
FebruaryFlag of Wales (1959-present).svg Wales Phil Harrington Cork City GK
MarchFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Damien Byrne St Patrick's Athletic DF
AprilFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Dave Henderson St Patrick's Athletic GK

1990–91

MonthNationalityPlayerTeamPosition
SeptemberFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Paul Bannon Cork City FW
OctoberFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Peter Hanrahan Dundalk FW
NovemberFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Curtis Fleming St Patrick's Athletic DF
DecemberFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Denis Bonner Sligo Rovers MF
JanuaryFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Dave Connell Shamrock Rovers DF
FebruaryFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Pat Morley Cork City FW
MarchFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Sean MurphyAshtown VillaFW
AprilFlag of Scotland.svg Scotland Tom McNulty Dundalk MF

1991–92

Pat Fenlon, two time Player of the Month, in April 1992 and September 1999. Fenlon (cropped).jpg
Pat Fenlon, two time Player of the Month, in April 1992 and September 1999.
MonthNationalityPlayerTeamPosition
SeptemberFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Dave Barry Cork City MF
OctoberFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Dermot O'Neill Derry City GK
NovemberFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Paul Whelan Bohemians DF
DecemberFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Robbie Best Bohemians DF
JanuaryFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland John Caulfield Cork City FW
FebruaryFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Paul McGee Sligo Rovers FW
MarchFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Tony McCarthy Shelbourne DF
AprilFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Pat Fenlon Bohemians MF

1992–93

MonthNationalityPlayerTeamPosition
SeptemberFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Dave Tilson Bohemians MF
OctoberFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Pat Morley Cork City FW
NovemberFlag of Scotland.svg Scotland Gerry McCabe Cork City MF
DecemberFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Ken DeMange Limerick MF
JanuaryFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Robbie Best Bohemians DF
FebruaryFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Pascal Keane Waterford United FW
MarchFlag of England.svg England Garry Haylock Shelbourne FW
AprilFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Anthony Whelan Shelbourne DF

1993–94

MonthNationalityPlayerTeamPosition
SeptemberFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Anthony Buckley Cork City MF
OctoberFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Stephen Geoghegan Shamrock Rovers FW
NovemberFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Alan Byrne Shamrock Rovers MF
DecemberUlster Banner.svg Northern Ireland Peter Hutton Derry City DF
JanuaryFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland John Brennan Galway United FW
FebruaryFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland John Kenny Sligo Rovers MF
MarchFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Eoin Mullen Shamrock Rovers DF
AprilFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Dermot O'Neill Derry City GK

1994–95

MonthNationalityPlayerTeamPosition
AugustFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Gavin Dykes Sligo Rovers DF
SeptemberFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Tony O'Connor Bohemians DF
OctoberFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland John McDonnell St Patrick's Athletic DF
NovemberFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland John Caulfield Cork City FW
DecemberFlag of England.svg England Mike Small Sligo Rovers FW
JanuaryFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Jason Sherlock UCD FW
FebruaryUlster Banner.svg Northern Ireland Paul Curran Derry City DF
MarchFlag of England.svg England Mark Rutherford Shelbourne MF
AprilUlster Banner.svg Northern Ireland Liam Coyle Derry City FW

1995–96

MonthNationalityPlayerTeamPosition
AugustFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Paul Doolin Derry City MF
SeptemberFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Gary Howlett Shelbourne MF
OctoberFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Maurice O'Driscoll Bohemians MF
NovemberFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Greg Costello Shelbourne MF
DecemberFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Eddie Gormley St Patrick's Athletic MF
JanuaryFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Alan Gough Shelbourne GK
FebruaryFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Stephen Geoghegan Shelbourne FW
MarchFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Ricky O'Flaherty St Patrick's Athletic FW
AprilFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Dave Campbell St Patrick's Athletic DF

1996–97

MonthNationalityPlayerTeamPosition
AugustFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Eoin Mullen Bohemians DF
SeptemberFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Paul Doolin Bohemians MF
OctoberFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Terry Palmer UCD DF
NovemberFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Patsy Freyne Cork City MF
DecemberUlster Banner.svg Northern Ireland Gary Beckett Derry City FW
JanuaryFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Pat Morley Shelbourne FW
FebruaryFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Tony Cousins Shamrock Rovers FW
MarchUlster Banner.svg Northern Ireland Paul Curran Derry City DF
AprilUlster Banner.svg Northern Ireland Peter Hutton Derry City DF

1997–98

MonthNationalityPlayerTeamPosition
AugustFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Dessie Baker Shelbourne FW
SeptemberFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Pat Scully Shelbourne DF
OctoberFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Brian Byrne Dundalk MF
NovemberFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Colin Hawkins St Patrick's Athletic DF
DecemberFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Ollie Cahill Cork City MF
JanuaryFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Matt Britton Shamrock Rovers MF
FebruaryFlag of the United States.svg United States Nicky Brujos Sligo Rovers GK
MarchFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Keith Doyle St Patrick's Athletic DF
AprilFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Thomas Morgan St Patrick's Athletic MF

1998–99

Jason Byrne, Player of the Month winner for a record six times. Jason Byrne pictured vs Drogheda United at Dalymount Park, Aug 2014.png
Jason Byrne, Player of the Month winner for a record six times.
MonthNationalityPlayerTeamPosition
AugustFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Derek Coughlan Cork City DF
SeptemberFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Jason Byrne Bray Wanderers FW
OctoberFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Trevor Molloy St Patrick's Athletic FW
NovemberFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland John Caulfield Cork City FW
DecemberFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Aidan Lynch UCD DF
JanuaryFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Martin Russell St Patrick's Athletic MF
FebruaryFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Richie Baker Shelbourne MF
MarchFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Paul Coughlan Cobh Ramblers FW
AprilFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Michael Devine Waterford United GK

1999–00

Ciaran Martyn, February 1999 Player of the Month. Ciaran Martyn.jpg
Ciarán Martyn, February 1999 Player of the Month.
MonthNationalityPlayerTeamPosition
AugustFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Shane Robinson Shamrock Rovers MF
SeptemberFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Pat Fenlon Shelbourne MF
OctoberFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Pat Morley Cork City FW
NovemberFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Trevor Molloy St Patrick's Athletic FW
DecemberFlag of Wales (1959-present).svg Wales Steve Williams Shelbourne GK
JanuaryFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Michael Dempsey Bohemians GK
FebruaryFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Ciarán Martyn UCD DF
MarchFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Dessie Baker Shelbourne FW
AprilFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Colm Tresson Bray Wanderers DF

2000–01

MonthNationalityPlayerTeamPosition
AugustFlag of England.svg England Kevin Hunt Bohemians MF
SeptemberFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Glen Crowe Bohemians FW
OctoberFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Glen Crowe Bohemians FW
NovemberFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Stephen O'Brien Longford Town GK
DecemberFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Richie Baker Shelbourne MF
JanuaryFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Paul Doolin Shelbourne MF
FebruaryFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Liam Kelly St Patrick's Athletic FW
MarchN/ANo AwardN/AN/A
AprilFlag of England.svg England Mark Rutherford Bohemians FW

2001–02

Charles Livingstone Mbabazi, Player of the Month for September 2001. He was the first African to win the award. Mbabazi stpats.jpg
Charles Livingstone Mbabazi, Player of the Month for September 2001. He was the first African to win the award.
MonthNationalityPlayerTeamPosition
AugustFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Stephen O'Brien Longford Town GK
SeptemberFlag of Uganda.svg Uganda Charles Mbabazi Livingstone St Patrick's Athletic MF
OctoberUlster Banner.svg Northern Ireland Darren Kelly Derry City DF
NovemberFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Ollie Cahill Cork City MF
DecemberFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Kevin Doherty Shelbourne DF
JanuaryFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Billy Woods Shamrock Rovers MF
FebruaryFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Ger McCarthy St Patrick's Athletic FW
MarchFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Darragh Maguire St Patrick's Athletic DF

2002–03

George O'Callaghan, Player of the Month for the month of July 2002. George O'Callaghan.png
George O'Callaghan, Player of the Month for the month of July 2002.
MonthNationalityPlayerTeamPosition
JulyFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland John O'Flynn Cork City FW
AugustFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland George O'Callaghan Cork City FW
SeptemberFlag of Barbados.svg Barbados Eric Lavine Longford Town FW
OctoberUlster Banner.svg Northern Ireland Eamon Doherty Derry City MF
NovemberFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Glen Crowe Bohemians FW
DecemberFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Barry Ryan UCD GK
JanuaryFlag of England.svg England Kevin Hunt Bohemians MF

2003

Wes Hoolahan, Player of the month for July 2004. FIFA WC-qualification 2014 - Austria vs Ireland 2013-09-10 - Wes Hoolahan 12.JPG
Wes Hoolahan, Player of the month for July 2004.
MonthNationalityPlayerTeamPosition
AprilFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland John O'Flynn Cork City FW
MayFlag of Wales (1959-present).svg Wales Steve Williams Shelbourne GK
JuneFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Tony Grant Shamrock Rovers FW
JulyFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Colin Hawkins Bohemians DF
AugustFlag of England.svg England Chris Adamson St Patrick's Athletic GK
SeptemberFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Jason Byrne Shelbourne FW
OctoberFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Shane Barrett Longford Town FW
NovemberFlag of Wales (1959-present).svg Wales Jamie Harris Shelbourne DF

2004

Kevin Doyle, November 2004's Player of the Month. Kevin Doyle.jpg
Kevin Doyle, November 2004's Player of the Month.
MonthNationalityPlayerTeamPosition
AprilFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Jason Byrne Shelbourne FW
MayFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Trevor Molloy Shamrock Rovers FW
JuneFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Liam Kearney Cork City MF
JulyFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Wes Hoolahan Shelbourne MF
AugustFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Owen Heary Shelbourne DF
SeptemberFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Daryl Murphy Waterford United FW
OctoberFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Dave Warren Cobh Ramblers FW
NovemberFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Kevin Doyle Cork City FW

2005

MonthNationalityPlayerTeamPosition
March/AprilFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Richie Baker Shelbourne MF
MayFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland George O'Callaghan Cork City FW
JulyFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Mark Farren Derry City FW
AugustFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Liam Kearney Cork City MF
SeptemberUlster Banner.svg Northern Ireland Peter Hutton Derry City DF
OctoberFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Jason Byrne Shelbourne FW
NovemberFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Roy O'Donovan Cork City FW

2006

Tony McDonnell, receiving the award in March 2006. Tony McDonnell.jpeg
Tony McDonnell, receiving the award in March 2006.
Paddy McCourt, Player of the Month for June 2006. Paddy McCourt (2010).jpg
Paddy McCourt, Player of the Month for June 2006.
MonthNationalityPlayerTeamPosition
MarchFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Tony McDonnell UCD DF
AprilFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Glen Fitzpatrick Shelbourne FW
MayFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Graham Gartland Drogheda United DF
JuneUlster Banner.svg Northern Ireland Paddy McCourt Derry City MF
JulyFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Dan Murray Cork City DF
AugustUlster Banner.svg Northern Ireland Kevin Deery Derry City MF
SeptemberFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Joe Gamble Cork City MF
OctoberFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Owen Heary Shelbourne DF

2007

MonthNationalityPlayerTeamPosition
MarchFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Alan Kirby St Patrick's Athletic MF
AprilFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Brian Shelley Drogheda United DF
MayFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Tadhg Purcell Shamrock Rovers FW
JuneFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Derek Glynn Galway United FW
JulyFlag of England.svg England Matthew Judge Sligo Rovers FW
AugustFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Dave Mooney Longford Town FW
SeptemberFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Guy Bates Drogheda United FW
OctoberFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Brian Shelley Drogheda United DF

2008

Owen Heary, three time Player of the Month, in August 2004, October 2006 & October 2008. 3968-owen heary (cropped).jpg
Owen Heary, three time Player of the Month, in August 2004, October 2006 & October 2008.
MonthNationalityPlayerTeamPosition
MarchFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Keith Fahey St Patrick's Athletic MF
AprilFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Patrick Kavanagh Bray Wanderers MF
MayFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Killian Brennan Bohemians MF
JuneFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Dave Mooney Cork City FW
JulyFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Ollie Cahill Drogheda United MF
AugustFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Mark Quigley St Patrick's Athletic FW
SeptemberFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Gary Deegan Bohemians MF
OctoberFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Owen Heary Bohemians DF
NovemberFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Brian Murphy Bohemians GK

2009

Conan Byrne, the Player of the Month for November 2009. Conan Byrne (St Patrick's Athletic).jpg
Conan Byrne, the Player of the Month for November 2009.
David McMillan, four time Player of the Month, in May 2010, March 2015, July 2016 and November/December 2020. Dundolk-Zenit (11).jpg
David McMillan, four time Player of the Month, in May 2010, March 2015, July 2016 and November/December 2020.
MonthNationalityPlayerTeamPosition
MarchFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Derek O'Brien Galway United MF
AprilFlag of Scotland.svg Scotland Gary Twigg Shamrock Rovers FW
MayFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Colin Healy Cork City MF
JuneFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Raffaele Cretaro Sligo Rovers FW
JulyFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Declan O'Brien St Patrick's Athletic FW
AugustFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Brian Shelley Bohemians DF
SeptemberFlag of Scotland.svg Scotland Gary Twigg Shamrock Rovers FW
OctoberFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Raffaele Cretaro Sligo Rovers FW
NovemberFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Conan Byrne Sporting Fingal MF

2010

Joseph Ndo, the Player of the Month for September 2011. Joseph Ndo.jpg
Joseph Ndo, the Player of the Month for September 2011.
MonthNationalityPlayerTeamPosition
MarchFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Conor Kenna St Patrick's Athletic DF
AprilFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Karl Sheppard Galway United FW
MayFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland David McMillan UCD FW
JuneFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Paddy Madden Bohemians FW
JulyFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Dave Mulcahy St Patrick's Athletic MF
AugustFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Aidan Price Shamrock Rovers DF
SeptemberFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Jake Kelly Bray Wanderers FW
OctoberFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Richie Ryan Sligo Rovers MF
NovemberFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Ciaran Kelly Sligo Rovers GK

2011

MonthNationalityPlayerTeamPosition
MarchFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Mark Quigley Dundalk FW
AprilFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Gary Dempsey Bray Wanderers MF
MayFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Eoin Doyle Sligo Rovers FW
JuneFlag of England.svg England Danny North St Patrick's Athletic FW
JulyFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Conor McCormack Shamrock Rovers MF
AugustFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Patrick Sullivan Shamrock Rovers DF
SeptemberFlag of Cameroon.svg Cameroon Joseph Ndo Sligo Rovers MF
OctoberFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Karl Sheppard Shamrock Rovers FW
NovemberFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Stephen Paisley Shelbourne DF

2012

Chris Forrester, four-time winner of Player of the Month, in April 2012, April 2014, June 2015 and March/April 2021. Chris Forrester.jpg
Chris Forrester, four-time winner of Player of the Month, in April 2012, April 2014, June 2015 and March/April 2021.
MonthNationalityPlayerTeamPosition
MarchFlag of Scotland.svg Scotland Gary Twigg Shamrock Rovers FW
AprilFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Chris Forrester St Patrick's Athletic MF
MayFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Jason Byrne Bray Wanderers FW
JuneFlag of England.svg England Danny North Sligo Rovers FW
JulyFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Christy Fagan St Patrick's Athletic FW
AugustFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Mark Quigley Sligo Rovers FW
SeptemberFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Jason McGuinness Sligo Rovers DF
OctoberFlag of Scotland.svg Scotland Gary Twigg Shamrock Rovers FW
NovemberUlster Banner.svg Northern Ireland Rory Patterson Derry City FW

2013

Richie Towell, five time Player of the Month, in August 2013, July 2014 and April, September & November 2015. Richie Towell.jpg
Richie Towell, five time Player of the Month, in August 2013, July 2014 and April, September & November 2015.
MonthNationalityPlayerTeamPosition
MarchFlag of England.svg England Anthony Elding Sligo Rovers FW
AprilFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Barry McNamee Derry City MF
MayFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Killian Brennan St Patrick's Athletic MF
JuneFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Jason Byrne Bray Wanderers FW
JulyFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Patrick Hoban Dundalk FW
AugustFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Richie Towell Dundalk MF
SeptemberFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Anthony Flood St Patrick's Athletic FW
OctoberFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Ciarán Kilduff Cork City FW
NovemberFlag of England.svg England Danny North Sligo Rovers FW

2014

Daryl Horgan, Player of the Month, in May 2014, 2015 & 2016 and September 2016. Daryl Horgan.jpg
Daryl Horgan, Player of the Month, in May 2014, 2015 & 2016 and September 2016.
MonthNationalityPlayerTeamPosition
MarchFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Gary O'Neill Drogheda United FW
AprilFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Chris Forrester St Patrick's Athletic MF
MayFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Daryl Horgan Dundalk MF
JuneFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Mark O'Sullivan Cork City FW
JulyFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Richie Towell Dundalk MF
AugustFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Rory Gaffney Limerick FW
SeptemberFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Dane Massey Dundalk DF
OctoberFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Patrick Hoban Dundalk FW
NovemberFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Christy Fagan St Patrick's Athletic FW

2015

Robbie Benson, Player of the Month for August 2016. Dundolk-Zenit (13).jpg
Robbie Benson, Player of the Month for August 2016.
MonthNationalityPlayerTeamPosition
MarchFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland David McMillan Dundalk FW
AprilFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Richie Towell Dundalk MF
MayFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Daryl Horgan Dundalk MF
JuneFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Chris Forrester St Patrick's Athletic MF
JulyFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Ryan Swan UCD FW
AugustFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Vinny Faherty Limerick FW
SeptemberFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Richie Towell Dundalk MF
OctoberFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Ian Turner Limerick MF
NovemberFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Richie Towell Dundalk MF

2016

Alan Bennett, Player of the Month for November 2016 and October 2017. Alan Bennett 07-09-2013 1.jpg
Alan Bennett, Player of the Month for November 2016 and October 2017.
MonthNationalityPlayerTeamPosition
MarchFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Christy Fagan St Patrick's Athletic FW
AprilFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Ronan Finn Dundalk MF
MayFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Daryl Horgan Dundalk MF
JuneFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Greg Bolger Cork City MF
JulyFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland David McMillan Dundalk FW
AugustFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Robbie Benson Dundalk MF
SeptemberFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Daryl Horgan Dundalk MF
OctoberFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Chris Shields Dundalk MF
NovemberFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Alan Bennett Cork City DF

2017

Ronan Murray, Player of the Month for August 2017. Ronan Murray (cropped).jpg
Ronan Murray, Player of the Month for August 2017.
MonthNationalityPlayerTeamPosition
MarchFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Sean Maguire Cork City FW
AprilFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Conor McCormack Cork City MF
MayFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Ryan Delaney Cork City DF
JuneFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Patrick McEleney Dundalk MF
JulyFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Fuad Sule Bohemians MF
AugustFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Ronan Murray Galway United FW
SeptemberFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Brandon Miele Shamrock Rovers MF
OctoberFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Alan Bennett Cork City DF
NovemberFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Mark McNulty Cork City GK

2018

Patrick McEleney, Player of the Month for June 2017 & October 2018. Dundolk-Zenit (17).jpg
Patrick McEleney, Player of the Month for June 2017 & October 2018.
MonthNationalityPlayerTeamPosition
FebruaryFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Graham Cummins Cork City FW
MarchFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Graham Burke Shamrock Rovers FW
AprilFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Michael Duffy Dundalk MF
MayFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Seán Hoare Dundalk DF
JuneFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Patrick Hoban Dundalk FW
JulyFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Gavin Bazunu Shamrock Rovers GK
AugustFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Michael Duffy Dundalk MF
SeptemberFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Chris Shields Dundalk MF
OctoberFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Patrick McEleney Dundalk MF

2019

Sean Gannon, Player of the Month for May 2019. Dundolk-Zenit (20).jpg
Sean Gannon, Player of the Month for May 2019.
Joey O'Brien, Player of the Month for October 2019. Joey O'Brien West Ham Vs Birkirkara (19319060114).jpg
Joey O'Brien, Player of the Month for October 2019.
MonthNationalityPlayerTeamPosition
FebruaryFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Dinny Corcoran Bohemians FW
MarchFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Jack Byrne Shamrock Rovers MF
AprilFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland James Talbot Bohemians GK
MayFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Sean Gannon Dundalk DF
JuneFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Danny Mandroiu Bohemians MF
JulyFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Jack Byrne Shamrock Rovers MF
AugustFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Daniel Cleary Dundalk DF
SeptemberFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Michael Duffy Dundalk MF
OctoberFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Joey O'Brien Shamrock Rovers DF

2020

Jack Byrne, four-time winner of Player of the Month, in March 2019, July 2019, February 2020 and September 2020. Jack Byrne 2019.jpg
Jack Byrne, four-time winner of Player of the Month, in March 2019, July 2019, February 2020 and September 2020.
MonthNationalityPlayerTeamPosition
FebruaryFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Jack Byrne Shamrock Rovers MF
MarchN/A No award N/AN/A
AprilN/A No award N/AN/A
MayN/A No award N/AN/A
JuneN/A No award N/AN/A
JulyN/A No award N/AN/A
AugustFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Danny Grant Bohemians MF
SeptemberFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Jack Byrne Shamrock Rovers MF
OctoberFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Sean Murray Dundalk MF
November/DecemberFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland David McMillan Dundalk FW

2021

MonthNationalityPlayerTeamPosition
March/AprilFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Chris Forrester St Patrick's Athletic MF
MayFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Greg Bolger Sligo Rovers MF
JuneFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Georgie Kelly Bohemians FW
JulyFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Dawson Devoy Bohemians MF
AugustFlag of Scotland.svg Scotland Ali Coote Bohemians MF
SeptemberFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Georgie Kelly Bohemians FW
OctoberFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Danny Mandroiu Shamrock Rovers MF
NovemberFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Colm Whelan UCD FW

2022

MonthNationalityPlayerTeamPosition
FebruaryFlag of Scotland.svg Scotland Steven Bradley Dundalk MF
MarchFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Aidan Keena Sligo Rovers FW
AprilUlster Banner.svg Northern Ireland Jamie McGonigle Derry City FW
MayFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Daniel Kelly Dundalk MF
JuneFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Mark Connolly Dundalk DF
JulyFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Aidan Keena Sligo Rovers FW
AugustFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Andy Lyons Shamrock Rovers DF
SeptemberFlag of Scotland.svg Scotland Phoenix Patterson Waterford MF
OctoberFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Rory Gaffney Shamrock Rovers FW
NovemberFlag of England.svg England Cameron McJannet Derry City DF

2023

MonthNationalityPlayerTeamPosition
FebruaryFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Jordan McEneff Derry City MF
MarchFlag of Scotland.svg Scotland Ali Coote Bohemians MF
AprilFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Ronan Coughlan Waterford FW
MayFlag of England.svg England Freddie Draper Drogheda United FW
JuneFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Patrick Hoban Dundalk FW
JulyFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Jonathan Afolabi Bohemians FW
AugustFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland James Clarke Bohemians MF
SeptemberFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Ruairí Keating Cork City FW
OctoberFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Jack Moylan Shelbourne FW
NovemberFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Ronan Coughlan Waterford FW

2024

Jake Mulraney, Player of the Month in September 2024. JakeMulraney2024.jpg
Jake Mulraney, Player of the Month in September 2024.
MonthNationalityPlayerTeamPosition
FebruaryFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Mark Coyle Shelbourne MF
MarchFlag of England.svg England Will Jarvis Shelbourne FW
AprilFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Aaron Greene Shamrock Rovers FW
MayFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Pádraig Amond Waterford FW
JuneFlag of England.svg England Will Jarvis Shelbourne FW
JulyFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Wilson Waweru Sligo Rovers FW
AugustFlag of the United States.svg United States Patrick Hickey Galway United MF
SeptemberFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Jake Mulraney St Patrick's Athletic MF
OctoberFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Seán Boyd Shelbourne FW
NovemberFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Darragh Markey Drogheda United MF

2025

MonthNationalityPlayerTeamPosition
FebruaryFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Aidan Keena St Patrick's Athletic FW
MarchFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Darragh Markey Drogheda United MF
AprilFlag of New Zealand.svg New Zealand Moses Dyer Galway United FW
MayFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Graham Burke Shamrock Rovers FW
JuneFlag of Ireland.svg Ireland Michael Duffy Derry City MF
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Multiple winners

The below table lists those who have won on more than one occasion.

*Indicates current League of Ireland Premier Division player
ItalicsIndicates players still playing professional football
RankPlayerWinsLast Win
1st Jason Byrne 6June 2013
2nd Richie Towell 5November 2015
Paul Doolin January 2001
Paul McGee February 1998
3rd Michael Duffy*4June 2025
Patrick Hoban June 2023
Chris Forrester*March/April 2021
David McMillan November/December 2020
Jack Byrne*September 2020
Daryl Horgan September 2016
Gary Twigg October 2012
Pat Morley October 1999
John Caulfield November 1998
4th Aidan Keena*3February 2025
Christy Fagan March 2016
Danny North November 2013
Brian Shelley August 2009
Owen Heary October 2008
Ollie Cahill July 2008
Peter Hutton September 2005
Trevor Molloy May 2004
Glen Crowe November 2002
Denis BonnerDecember 1990
Eugene DavisJanuary 1987
Pat Byrne September 1986
Jackie Jameson December 1983
Brendan Bradley October 1983
Mick Leech December 1978
Alfie Hale April 1973
Miah Dennehy January 1972
5th Darragh Markey*2March 2025
Will Jarvis June 2024
Ronan Coughlan November 2023
Ali Coote*March 2023
Aidan Keena*July 2022
Danny Mandroiu*October 2021
Georgie Kelly September 2021
Greg Bolger*May 2021
Patrick McEleney*October 2018
Chris Shields September 2018
Alan Bennett October 2017
Conor McCormack*April 2017
Killian Brennan May 2013
Mark Quigley August 2012
Karl Sheppard October 2011
Raffaele CretaroOctober 2009
Dave Mooney June 2008
Liam Kearney August 2005
George O'Callaghan May 2005
Richie Baker March/April 2005
Colin Hawkins July 2003
Steve Williams May 2003
John O'Flynn April 2003
Kevin Hunt January 2003
Stephen O'BrienAugust 2001
Mark Rutherford April 2001
Dessie Baker March 2000
Pat Fenlon September 1999
Paul Curran March 1997
Eoin MullenAugust 1996
Stephen Geoghegan February 1996
Liam Coyle April 1995
Robbie BestJanuary 1993
Dave Barry September 1991
Damien Byrne March 1990
Mark EnnisSeptember 1989
Paddy Dunning February 1989
Larry Wyse January 1989
Mick BennettSeptember 1987
Noel Larkin April 1987
Mick Byrne March 1987
David FlavinDecember 1986
Barry KehoeNovember 1986
Barry Murphy March 1986
Jacko McDonagh October 1984
Alan Campbell January 1984
Tommy McConville April 1982
Dermot Keely October 1979
Sean ByrneApril 1979
Eamonn Gregg April 1978
Martin Donnelly November 1976
Donal Murphy September 1974
Turlough O'Connor September 1973

Awards won by position

As of 9 July 2025

PositionWins
Forward 173
Midfielder 157
Defender 93
Goalkeeper 27

Awards won by nationality

As of 9 July 2025

CountryWins
Flag of Ireland.svg  Ireland 386
Flag of England.svg  England 20
Ulster Banner.svg  Northern Ireland 20
Flag of Scotland.svg  Scotland 11
Flag of Wales (1959-present).svg  Wales 4
Flag of the United States.svg  United States 2
Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand 1
Flag of Cameroon.svg  Cameroon 1
Flag of Barbados.svg  Barbados 1
Flag of Uganda.svg  Uganda 1
Flag of Yugoslavia (1946-1992).svg  Yugoslavia 1

Awards won by club

As of 9 July 2025

ClubWins
Bohemians 55
Dundalk 54
Shamrock Rovers 47
St Patrick's Athletic 44
Cork City 40
Shelbourne 37
Derry City 27
Sligo Rovers 27
Waterford 19
Drogheda United 16
Galway United 13
Limerick 13
Finn Harps 10
UCD 9
Bray Wanderers 8
Athlone Town 8
Cork Celtic 6
Longford Town 5
Cobh Ramblers 4
Home Farm 4
Cork Hibernians 4
Cork Alberts 2
Sporting Fingal 1
Ashtown Villa1
Kilkenny City 1
Thurles Town 1