The nominations are in.
Following another incredible season of National League volleyball, Volleyball Ireland is proud to reveal the 2026 VLY All-Star Nominees across the Premier Divisions.
From dominant attackers and game-changing setters to defensive specialists and standout all-round performers, this year’s nominees reflect the incredible quality, competitiveness and growth of volleyball across Ireland.
With the league season, Association Cup, Play-Offs and Grand Finals now complete, these players consistently delivered on the biggest stages throughout the year.
Middle Hitter Nominees
Women’s Nominees
- Aoibhinn Cassidy – DVC
- Jessie Manwaring – Santry
- Patrycja Milos – Gardians
- Lucia Sasso – DVC
Men’s Nominees
- Artur Balushynski – Dalkey Devils
- Julian Njuguna – Balbriggan
- Aloisio Paulino – Dalkey Devils
- Filippo Ziliani – TCD
Opposite Hitter Nominees
Women’s Nominees
- Emma Byrne – Gardians
- Aleksandra Majkusiak – TCD
- Valeria Viridiana Rosal Gallardo – Santry
- Lucia Sasso – DVC
Men’s Nominees
- Lucas Araujo – Tallaght Rockets
- Alameen Disu – Balbriggan
- Joao Augusto Marini – Dalkey Devils
Setter Nominees
Women’s Nominees
- Ella Carter – UCD
- Livia Conti Del Rosso – DVC
- Giedre MacAuley – Gardians
Men’s Nominees
- Conor Doherty – Gardians
- Jose Vicente Garcia Ruiz – Dalkey Devils
- Atakan Madenci – Tallaght Rockets
Defensive Specialist Nominees
Women’s Nominees
- Bruna Conti Del Rosso – DVC
- Zydre MacAuley – Gardians
- Caitriona Ni Riordain – Net Force
Men’s Nominees
- Ciagan Davoran – TCD
- Yohan Giubergia – Balbriggan
- Renan Rodrigues Brambilla – Dalkey Devils
Outside Hitter Nominees
Women’s Nominees
- Giulia Fagiani – Santry
- Daria Pykosz – Gardians
- Melissa Cupples – DVC
- Alina Valenti – UCD
Men’s Nominees
- Otavia Duarte – Tallaght Rockets
- Robert Farnezi – Tallaght Rockets
- Rodrigo Afonso Soarez – Dalkey Devils
- David Stedile – Dalkey Devils
Congratulations to all nominated players on an outstanding season!
