McHugh named Cadbury Hero of Future

Dublin U21 footballer, Conor McHugh, has today been named as the Cadbury Hero of the Future 2014. This year made for an exciting Under 21 Championship and there was stiff competition for the award with Conor beating teammate Cormac Costello, Roscommon stars Diarmuid Murtagh and Thomas Corcoran, Cavan's Michael Argue and Cork's dual-player Alan Cadogan.

Conor was selected as winner after a tough deliberation between the Cadbury Hero of the Future judges former Kerry Senior Footballer Tomás Ó' Sé, former Dublin Manager Paul Caffrey and TG4 journalist Micheal Ó' Domhnaill.

The judges kept a close eye on the entire Cadbury GAA Football U21 All-Ireland Championship and six nominees were named last month. Conor, who played a huge part in the winning Dublin team, was in spectacular form for the majority of the Championship with man of the match performances in the All-Ireland semi-final against Cavan and then again in the All-Ireland final against Roscommon where he racked up 1-06.

The Cadbury Hero of the Future initiative began in 2006 to recognise and highlight the skill and commitment of U21 footballers. Conor, who will no doubt be knocking on the door this summer for a place on the Dublin senior football team, will receive €1,000 in prize money and in addition, Conor's club, Na Fianna GAA Club, will also receive a grant of €1,000.

Commenting on the Cadbury Hero of the Future Award 2014, Shane Guest, Mondeléz Ireland, Senior Brand Manager commented; "This year we celebrated our 10^th year as sponsor of the Cadbury GAA Football U21 All-Ireland Championship and it has been a hugely exciting year with closely contested matches right across the country. The talent coming through at this age level is at an unbelievable standard and Conor McHugh is one of many that I'm sure we'll get to watch at senior level this summer. I would like to congratulate Conor on being named Cadbury Hero of the Future 2014 and wish him every success in the future."

Tune in to TG4 on Sunday 22^nd June at 7.30pm to watch a 30 minute programme focusing on the Cadbury GAA Football U21 All-Ireland Championship as well as the Cadbury Hero of the Future Award.

Earlier this year Cadbury launched the Moro GAA bar and to celebrate their 10^th year as sponsor of the Championship, Cadbury are offering two GAA enthusiasts the incredible chance to win a once in a lifetime prize. Two lucky supporters will have the opportunity to show their passion for the GAA and win all-expenses paid GAA trip of a lifetime to the USA to watch the All-Stars in Boston and €2,000 spending money! To enter go to the Cadbury GAA Facebook page, www.facebook.com/CadburyGAA.