League of Ireland Player of the Month
Month Nationality Player Team Position
March Ireland Tony McDonnell UCD DF
April Ireland Glen Fitzpatrick Shelbourne FW
May Ireland Graham Gartland Drogheda United DF
June Northern Ireland Paddy McCourt Derry City MF
July Ireland Dan Murray Cork City DF
August Northern Ireland Kevin Deery Derry City MF
September Ireland Joe Gamble Cork City MF
October Ireland Owen Heary Shelbourne DF
Winners -- 2006
Tony McDonnell , receiving the award in March 2006 . Paddy McCourt , Player of the Month for June 2006 .
The League of Ireland Player of the Month is awarded monthly to the best player in the League of Ireland. The winners are selected by the Soccer Writers' Association of Ireland, commonly known as the SWAI.