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The 42
5 days ago
- Sport
- The 42
Tyrone and Kerry dominate Electric Ireland Minor football team of the Year
ALL IRELAND CHAMPIONS, Tyrone, dominate the selection for the Electric Ireland Team of the Year, with no fewer than seven places being claimed by the young Red Hands. Defeated finalists Kerry also claim an impressive six places, with one place each going to Roscommon and Mayo. Peter Colton, the centre-forward that nailed the crucial late penalty in the final for Tyrone, has been awarded the Electric Ireland Minor Star football player of the year award. Advertisement The Fintona Pearses clubman was a pivotal figure in Tyrone's championship success, showcasing exceptional leadership and scoring prowess throughout the campaign. GAA President Jarlath Burns said, 'A special congratulations to each of the players selected for the 2025 Electric Ireland Minor Football Team of the Year. This competition consistently demonstrates the evolving excellence within our game and it was a privilege to observe the passion and commitment shown by these athletes this season, while proudly wearing their county colours. 'Particular recognition must be given to Peter Colton of Tyrone for his deserved accolade as the 2025 Electric Ireland Minor Football Player of the Year; his exceptional contributions were central to Tyrone's championship triumph.' 2025 Electric Ireland Football Minor Star Team of the Year Ronan Donnelly (Tyrone, Eglish St. Patrick's) Elliott Kerr (Tyrone, Errigal Ciaran) Padraig Goodman (Tyrone, Fintona Pearses) Ronan Sheridan (Kerry, Duagh) Danny Murphy (Kerry, Listry) David Sargent (Kerry, John Mitchels) Aodhan Quinn (Tyrone, Errigal Ciaran) James Mulgrew (Tyrone, Kildress Wolf Tones) John Curtin (Kerry, Ballyduff) Dara Curran (Roscommon, Castlerea St Kevin's) Peter Colton (Tyrone, Fintona Pearses) Gearóid White (Kerry, John Mitchels) Ben Kelliher (Kerry, Dr Crokes) Eoin Long (Tyrone, Cookstown Fr. Rock's) Ben Holmes (Mayo, Westport)
Irish Examiner
5 days ago
- Sport
- Irish Examiner
Tyrone's Peter Colton named standout footballer as minor team of the year announced
All-Ireland MFC finalists Tyrone and Kerry have dominated the minor football team of the year, with Tyrone's Peter Colton taking the top player gong. The counties account for 13 of the 15 representatives on the team, with Tyrone taking seven places, reflective of their status as All-Ireland winners, while defeated finalists Kerry have six on the squad. Semi-finalists Roscommon and Mayo each have one player featured on the 15. Minor footballer of the year Colton - a member of the Fintona Pearses club - was a pivotal figure in the Red Hand's championship success, showcasing exceptional leadership and scoring prowess throughout the campaign. Uachtarán CLG, Jarlath Burns, said: 'A special congratulations to each of the players selected for the 2025 Electric Ireland minor football team of the year. "This competition consistently demonstrates the evolving excellence within our game and it was a privilege to observe the passion and commitment shown by these athletes this season, while proudly wearing their county colours. "Particular recognition must be given to Peter Colton of Tyrone for his deserved accolade as the 2025 Electric Ireland minor football player of the year; his exceptional contributions were central to Tyrone's championship triumph.' Minor Football Team of the Year: R Donnelly (Tyrone and Eglish St. Patrick's); E Kerr (Tyrone and Errigal Ciaran), P Goodman (Tyrone and Fintona Pearses), R Sheridan (Kerry and Duagh); D Murphy (Kerry and Listry), D Sargent (Kerry and John Mitchels), A Quinn (Tyrone and Errigal Ciaran); J Mulgrew (Tyrone and Kildress Wolf Tones), J Curtin (Kerry and Ballyduff); D Curran (Roscommon and Castlerea St Kevin's), P Colton (Tyrone and Fintona Pearses), G White (Kerry and John Mitchels); B Kelliher (Kerry and Dr Crokes), E Long (Tyrone and Cookstown Fr. Rock's), B Holmes (Mayo and Westport).
