Kilkenny survived a significant Leinster Championship scare against Dublin, All Ireland champions Galway struck five goals against Offaly, while interesting games also took place in the Joe McDonagh, Christy Ring, and Nicky Rackard Cups.

This week's nominees are James Maher (Kilkenny), Aonghus Clarke (Westmeath), and Joseph Cooney (Galway).

The voting process is simple: like their image on the GAA's official Instagram pages.

Voting will close at 10am on Tuesday May 15 and the winner will be announced on GAA.ie.

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GAA.ie Hurler of the Week nominees

James Maher (Kilkenny)

A serious injury disturbed James Maher's progress, but the promising Kilkenny hurler was prominent during Sunday's Leinster Championship win over Dublin at Parnell Park.

Maher rifled over two important points for Brian Cody's charges, who finished with a real flourish to defeat Dublin at the Donnycarney venue.

Aonghus Clarke (Westmeath)

Aonghus Clarke clipped seven points for Westmeath, who claimed a second Joe McDonagh Cup victory over neighbours Meath at TEG Cusack Park in Mullingar.

Clarke is an established figure in Michael Ryan's Westmeath outfit, who will be keen to build on their satisfying start in the competition.

Joseph Cooney (Galway)

Joseph Cooney grabbed 1-4 during a dynamic first half contribution for Galway against Offaly at Bord Na Mona O'Connor Park on Saturday evening.

The Sarsfields clubman made a huge impact, especially early on, for Micheal Donoghue's charges, who took the full complement of spoils in Tullamore.

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