St Mary’s College outhalf Mick O’Gara and UL Bohemian captain Chloe Pearse were among the players recognised at the 2025/26 Energia All-Ireland League (AIL) awards on Thursday.
The IRFU confirmed the winners at an awards dinner at the Bective Rangers clubhouse on Thursday night, with Ireland defence coach Simon Easterby presenting the awards to mark the achievements and contributions of players, coaches, referees and volunteers across the club game this season.
Player of the Year recipients were selected from the women’s division and each of the five men’s divisions.
O’Gara took home the Division 1A Player of the Year award following a title-winning season with St Mary’s, while backrower Pearse was named the Women’s Division Player of the Year having led her side to a third successive AIL triumph.
“Club rugby remains at the heart of the game in Ireland,” said IRFU president John O’Driscoll, “providing the foundation for players, coaches, volunteers and supporters in communities across the country.
