The Vodadone All Star Footballer of the Year will definitely be a Kerryman as all three nominees hail from the Kingdom.
Colm 'Gooch' Cooper, Marc O'Se and Declan O'Sullivan enjoyed tremendous success this year as Kerry retained their All-Ireland title and one of the trio will secure the coveted prize.
In the hurling equivalent, Waterford pair Ken McGrath and Dan Shanahan compete against Kilkenny's Tommy Walsh for the top honour.
Neither of last year's winners, Kieran Donaghy and Henry Shefflin make the shortlist on this occasion.
Mike Fitzgerald and Seamus Hickey of Limerick contest the Young Hurler of the Year award alongside Galway's John Lee.
In the football equivalent, Laois's Michael Tierney breaks through to contest the category alongside Kerry pair Padraig Reidy and Killian Young.
To qualify for a Young Player award a player must have been eligible for under-21 grade during the year.
The winners will be announced live on television at the Vodafone GAA All Stars banquet at Dublin's City West Hotel on October 19th.