The Mullaghbawn native won a Seat Leon for his prize which was presented by Irish Prime Minister Bertie Ahern.

McGeeney captained Armagh to their emotional All-Ireland triumph over Kerry in September.

The Na Fianna clubman is a certainty to pick up an Allstar next month.

Kilkenny's Henry Shefflin was named hurler of the year and also won a Seat Leon.

The prizes were the most expensive individual honours handed out in GAA history.

GPA members voted by postal ballot in what is the only players' player-of-the-year awards in the GAA.