Tony Kelly has been voted GAA.ie Hurler of the Week.

The Clare midfielder earned 4,897 votes on the Official GAA Instagram with Waterford's Stephen Bennett second and Kilkenny's Paddy Deegan third.

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GAA.ie Hurler of the Week

1: Tony Kelly (Clare) - 4,897 votes

2: Stephen Bennett (Waterford) 3,896 votes

3: Paddy Deegan (Kilkenny) 3, 516 votes.

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Tony Kelly scored 0-12 as Clare cruised to an emphatic win over Carlow at Cusack Park.

Ballyea clubman Kelly was a key figure throughout for Brian Lohan's outfit.

Stephen Bennett contributed 0-11 as Waterford defeated Cork in the Allianz Hurling League at Walsh Park.

Bennett struck three from play for Liam Cahill's charges, who made a satisfactory start on home turf.

Paddy Deegan was excellent during Kilkenny's impressive win over Dublin on Sunday.

Deegan nailed two points from deep, but repeatedly thwarted Dublin at UPMC Nowlan Park.

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