Perhaps one of the most prestigious events in the GAA calendar are 'The MT's' hosted by Off The Ball's very own Maire Treasa Ní Cheallaigh.
Having traversed the country, back to front and top to bottom, Maire Treasa casts a unique eye over the lesser-celebrated facets of the GAA and distributes awards where deserved.
From those who cater for the press to the best atmosphere at a match, we look back at the GAA's season that was.
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- PRO of the year
→ Football: Hugh Lynn (Roscommon GAA).
→ Hurling: Mark Dunphy (Clare GAA).
- Match Atmosphere of the Summer
→ Clones for Kerry v Monaghan.
→ Beautiful day, packed ground, game down to the wire, lovely welcome for all, need I say more.
It was all action in Clones for Monaghan's clash with Kerry in July. Image: ©INPHO/James Crombie
- Press Pack Feeders of the Championship:
→ Limerick.
→ At their press night, dinner was served to the media, in an actual restaurant with tablecloths and a menu. Including dessert. Runaway winner.
- The Helping the Damsel in Distress Award:
→ The gentlemen in Pearse Stadium who always rush down if they see me coming with gear, bags and tripods and help me carry it up to the press box. Miles more helpful than anywhere.
- Retro Pressbox Food Award:
→ Semple for the sandwiches & sliced swiss roll.
NATHIN beats the Thurles press spread. NATHIN. pic.twitter.com/ANsxms7fRq
— John Duggan (@JohnDugganSport) August 5, 2018
- Unlucky with the draw and didn't deserve to lose like that award:
→ Meath football and Andy McEntee.
Andy McEntee expresses his displeasure after Meath are knocked out of the All-Ireland Football Championship. Image: ©INPHO/Morgan Treacy
- The Most Honest Interviewee Award:
→ Kevin McStay.
- Clusterfuck of the Summer:
→ Mayo Ladies football.
- Most Enjoyable 'There will be blood' Rivalry:
→ Cork/Kilkenny Camogie.
- Soundbite of the Summer:
→ Turlough O'Brien: "A Brolly with holes in it is no good."
- Most Underrated Juggernaut:
→ Dublin ladies football.
→ A train that has been threatening to take off for years, did last summer.
