THE NINE NOMINEES for the RTÉ Sport Team of the Year 2024 have been announced. The four All-Ireland champions, Damien Duff’s Shelbourne and Andy Farrell’s Ireland rugby team are all in the running, along with successful Olympic and Paralympic teams. Rowing champions Paul O’Donovan and Fintan McCarthy, Ireland’s 4x400m mixed relay team which won European gold, and Paralympic cycling stars Katie George Dunlevy and Linda Kelly are all nominated. The Limerick hurlers took the prize last year. The RTÉ Sport Awards 2024 take place next Sunday, 15 December, with Joanne Cantwell, Darragh Moloney and Jacqui Hurley on presenting duty. The ceremony will be broadcast live on RTÉ One from 9.30pm. RTÉ Sport Sportsperson of the Year, Young Sportsperson of the Year and Manager of the Year are among other awards up for grabs. Here’s a run through the RTÉ Sport Team of the Year 2024 nominees, as per this evening’s press release: Advertisement Clare hurling The Clare hurling team became All-Ireland champions this year with their win over Kilkenny, earning a fifth title for the Banner County and first since 2013. Armagh football The Armagh football team took home the county’s second All-Ireland senior football honours following their win over Galway this year. Kerry football The Kerry senior ladies’ football team became All-Ireland champions this year with their win over Galway, ending a 31-year wait for the title to return to The Kingdom. Cork camogie The Cork camogie team defeated Galway in the All-Ireland final to win back-to-back senior titles for the county. Shelbourne celebrate their LOI success. Dan Sheridan / INPHO Dan Sheridan / INPHO / INPHO Shelbourne FC In 2024, Shelbourne became SSE Airtricity League of Ireland Men’s Premier Division Champions for the first time in 18 years. Irish men’s rugby team The Irish men’s rugby team retained their Six Nations title this year. Ireland men’s lightweight double sculls The duo comprising of Paul O’Donovan and Fintan McCarthy retained their Olympic title at this year’s Games in Paris. Katie George Dunlevy and Linda Kelly The Paralympic team took home gold and silver medals in road cycling at this year’s Paris 2024 Games and are double world champions. Ireland 4x400m mixed relay team The team comprising of Rhasidat Adeleke, Sharlene Mawdsley, Christopher O’Donnell and Thomas Barr earned gold at this year’s European Championships in Rome.

THE NINE NOMINEES for the RTÉ Sport Team of the Year 2024 have been revealed. The four All-Ireland champions, Damien Duff’s Shelbourne, and Andy Farrell’s Ireland rugby squad are all contenders, alongside accomplished Olympic and Paralympic teams. Rowing champions Paul O’Donovan and Fintan McCarthy, Ireland’s 4x400m mixed relay team that achieved European gold, and Paralympic […]

THE NINE NOMINEES for the RTÉ Sport Team of the Year 2024 have been revealed.

The four All-Ireland champions, Damien Duff’s Shelbourne, and Andy Farrell’s Ireland rugby squad are all contenders, alongside accomplished Olympic and Paralympic teams.

Rowing champions Paul O’Donovan and Fintan McCarthy, Ireland’s 4x400m mixed relay team that achieved European gold, and Paralympic cycling stars Katie George Dunlevy and Linda Kelly are also in contention.

The Limerick hurlers were last year’s recipients of the award.

The RTÉ Sport Awards 2024 will be held next Sunday, 15 December, with Joanne Cantwell, Darragh Moloney, and Jacqui Hurley taking on hosting duties. The event will be televised live on RTÉ One starting at 9.30pm.

Apart from the Team of the Year, other awards like RTÉ Sport Sportsperson of the Year, Young Sportsperson of the Year, and Manager of the Year are also available.

Here’s a summary of the RTÉ Sport Team of the Year 2024 nominees, according to this evening’s press announcement:

Clare hurling

This year, the Clare hurling team secured the All-Ireland championship with a victory over Kilkenny, marking the fifth title for the Banner County and their first since 2013.

Armagh football

The Armagh football squad achieved the county’s second All-Ireland senior football title following their win against Galway this year.

Kerry football

The Kerry senior ladies’ football team emerged as All-Ireland champions this year after defeating Galway, concluding a 31-year drought for the title in The Kingdom.

Cork camogie

The Cork camogie team triumphed over Galway in the All-Ireland final to clinch back-to-back senior championships for the county.

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Shelbourne marks their LOI triumph. Dan Sheridan / INPHO

Dan Sheridan / INPHO / INPHO

Shelbourne FC

This year, Shelbourne won the SSE Airtricity League of Ireland Men’s Premier Division Championship for the first time in 18 years.

Irish men’s rugby team

The Irish men’s rugby squad successfully defended their Six Nations title this year.

Ireland men’s lightweight double sculls

The pair of Paul O’Donovan and Fintan McCarthy successfully retained their Olympic title at this year’s Games in Paris.

Katie George Dunlevy and Linda Kelly

The Paralympic duo secured both gold and silver medals in road cycling at this year’s Paris 2024 Games and are also double world champions.

Ireland 4x400m mixed relay team

The team consisting of Rhasidat Adeleke, Sharlene Mawdsley, Christopher O’Donnell, and Thomas Barr clinched gold at this year’s European Championships in Rome.