Conor Whelan has been voted GAA.ie Hurler of the Week.

The bustling Galway forward earned 7,862 votes on the Official GAA Instagram page with Kerry's Shane Conway second and Leitrim's Colm Moreton third.

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GAA.ie Hurler of the Week

1: Conor Whelan (Galway) - 7,862 votes

2: Shane Conway (Kerry) - 6,301 votes

3: Colm Moreton (Leitrim) - 3,124 votes

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Conor Whelan carried a potent threat for Galway against Wexford in the Leinster Senior Hurling Championship.

The powerful Whelan struck three points from play during the hard fought encounter at Pearse Stadium.

Shane Conway was at his brilliant best for Kerry in Saturday's Joe McDonagh Cup win over Westmeath at TEG Cusack Park.

The UCC student struck 0-13 including four points from play for Fintan O'Connor's gritty team in the midlands.

Colm Moreton starred for Leitrim against Cavan in the Lory Meagher Cup on Saturday,

Moreton contributed 1-5 for Leitrim, who chalked up an important victory.

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Players of the Week are decided based on votes cast by followers of the Official GAA Instagram page.