Electric Ireland has announced the 2023 Electric Ireland GAA Minor Star Football Team of the Year and the Electric Ireland Minor Star Football Player of the Year.

In the 12th year of their partnership with the GAA, this was a season that provided plenty of minor and major moments throughout the Championship.

Derry took home their second Minor title in just four years with an impressive performance over Monaghan which ended with a 1-13 to 0-9 victory.

Monaghan and Derry have 11 representatives between them across the squad. Derry have taken six spots, with Monaghan securing five places on the team, including three of the forwards.

Kerry have two representatives, with Dublin and Mayo having one player each respectively.

This year’s Electric Ireland Minor Star Football Player of the Year has been named as Derry’s Johnny McGuckian. McGuckian has been a standout player for Derry over the past two seasons securing vital scores for the team throughout their campaign. T

The wing forward ran riot during the 2023 campaign and has certainly made his mark on Derry Football.

 

2023 Electric Ireland Football Minor Star Team of the Year

1. Jamie Mooney (Monaghan and Cremartin Shamrocks)

2. Jack Lynch (Monaghan and Monaghan Harps)

3. Fionn McEldowney (Derry and Slaughtneil)

4. Eoin McGreal (Mayo and Garrymore)

5. Cahir Spiers (Derry and Magherafelt)

6. James Sargent (Derry and Lavey)

7. Ryan Mitchell (Dublin and Erin’s Isle)

8. Ben Murphy (Kerry and Austin Stacks)

9. Tommy Rogers (Derry and Kilrea)

10. Seán Óg McElwain (Monaghan and Scotstown)

11. Tommy Mallen (Monaghan and Scotstown)

12. Johnny McGuckian (Derry and Watty Grahams Glen)

13. Conall Higgins (Derry and Magherafelt)

14. Matthew Finn (Monaghan and Emyvale)

15. Paddy Lane (Kerry and Austin Stacks)

 

“We are delighted to announce the 2023 Electric Ireland GAA Minor Star Football Team of the Year,” said  Sarah Sharkey, Group Sponsorship and PR Manager.

“We have been provided with another season full of epic performances, outstanding players, and plenty of major and minor moments.”

“Electric Ireland applauds Johnny McGuckian of Derry who is the well-deserved recipient of Electric Ireland Minor Star Football Player of the Year. Johnny has been vital to the Derry squad and certainly has a bright future as he moves through the adult ranks.”

‘I congratulate all the players in this year’s Electric Ireland GAA Minor Football Team of the Year, extending a special mention to Johnny McGuckian of Derry,’ added GAA President Larry McCarthy.

“I would like to thank the players for their commitment this season, their parents and families for all the support they offer, and their clubs and coaches for their commitment to these young players.”