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The 42
4 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
4 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).
RTÉ News
06-07-2025
- Sport
- RTÉ News
Tyrone triumph in gripping All-Ireland Minor Football final against Kerry
Diarmuid Martin's fairytale winner clinched a dramatic All-Ireland MFC triumph for Tyrone at Cedral St Conleth's Park as they edged out Kerry in a classic. The attacker only came into the team as a replacement for the unavailable Joel Kerr, who was ruled out by his commitment to Premier Legue club West Ham, with whom he took up a professional contract this week. A pulsating second half swung in favour of both sides, with the Red Hands gaining a vital edge with a 52nd minute penalty goal, before the Kingdom regained the lead late on, only to be pegged back by two stoppage time points. This was Tyrone's fourth All-Ireland under-age title in the past five years, adding to the three U20 crowns and delivering rich promise of a bright era ahead for the county. Peter Colton edged wind-assisted Tyrone ahead after five minutes, but they struggled to break down a well organised Kingdom defence that forced a number of turnovers, with Ronan Sheridan and Eoghan Joy setting them on the counter-attack for Gearóid White and Alex Tuohy to pick off points. Ben Kelliher's pace caused serious problems to the Tyrone defence, and he got on the end of a surging run from cenrre back David Sargent to bring the sides level for a fifth time in the 22nd minute. With both sides getting their own kick-out away successfully, long and short, it was the Red Hands who got on top for midfielder James Mulgrew to fire over a two-pointer, before Eoin Long edged them three ahead from a free. But Kerry finished the half in a whirlwind, with wing back Danny Murphy burning through with a string of scything runs. He slotted over a point and provided the assist for Kelliher to smash a shot to the roof of the net in the 29th minute, turning a three-point deficit into a two-point advantage in the space of four minutes. They took a 1-07 to 0-08 lead into the interval, but the Ulster champions were level within two minutes of the restart, wing back Aodhan Quinn scoring one and setting up another score. But the Munster lads stepped it up again, superbly struck two-pointers from White and Kevin Griffin giving them a four-point cushion. Tyrone, with midfielder James Mulgrew driving forward at every opportunity, were awarded a penalty for a foul on substitute Matthew Daly, which Peter Colton smashed to the top corner of the net and they were back in front with eight minutes to play. Back came the Kingdom for Murphy to race through for a point, and a mazy run from Kelliher was finished with the lead point on 60 minutes. The Red Hands found another response deep into added time, however, and after Colton had levelled from a free, Martin picked up the rebound after a Colton effort had come off a post, and slotted over a dramatic winner. Tyrone: R Donnelly; E Kerr, P Goodman, C McCrystal; A Quinn (0-01), J Daly, T Meenan; J Mulgrew (0-03, 1tp), P Donaghy; D McAnespie (0-01, f), P Colton (1-02, 1-0 pen, 1f), C Farley; D Martin (0-03), E Long (0-05, 3f), P McDonald. Kerry: R Kennedy; R Sheridan, E Joy, T O Slatara; D Murphy (0-02), D Sargent, M Clifford; M O Se, J Curtin (0-01); M O'Carroll, G White (0-04, 1tp, 1f), A Tuohy (0-01); B Kelliher (1-02), K Griffin (0-03, 1tp, 1 '45), T O'Connell (0-02).
BBC News
06-07-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Tyrone beat Kerry to win All-Ireland Minor title
Tyrone won the All-Ireland Minor Football Championship for the first time since 2010 with a dramatic 1-16 to 1-15 win over Kerry in Sunday's final. Ben Kelliher netted the only goal of the first half as Kerry held a 1-8 to 0-7 advantage at the break. Tyrone, without key forward Joel Kerr after his move to Premier League side West Ham, kept fighting and got a goal through Peter Colton's penalty with nine minutes remaining in was nothing to split the sides in injury time, but Diarmuid Martin popped up with the decisive point in the final minute to get Tyrone over the a tight opening quarter, Tyrone started to stretch their legs as James Mulgrew landed a two-pointer from play and Eoin Long fired over a free. But after Gearoid White and Danny Murphy chipped into the Red Hands' advantage, Kelliher worked some space in front of goal and fired into the top corner to put Kerry in front at Quinn brought Tyrone back within one point just seconds after the restart and Long levelled the final with a free. Tadhg O'Connell and Diarmuid Martin traded scores before White's two-pointer moved Kerry back in front. Long responded for Tyrone but another two-pointer, this time from Kevin Griffin, restored the Kingdom's three-point buffer. Kerry could have all but ended the contest after Kelliher was clean through on goal after a poor kick-out from Ronan Donnelly, but the goalkeeper redeemed his error by forcing the forward wide before Padraig Goodman put in a big block. Griffin then landed a free, but Matthew Daly immediately responded for Tyrone to keep a goal between the sides and Long fired over with the Kerry goal was a further twist with nine minutes to play with Daly was brought down by John Curtin and Tyrone were awarded a penalty, which Colton fired into the top corner to put Gerard Donnelly's side one point ahead. Murphy's well-taken point levelled the contest with five minutes remaining, and Kelliher landed a point after Donnelly pushed his goal-bound effort over the bar as the clocked ticked into four minutes off additional levelled the game once more through a well-struck free, and another effort bounced off the upright allowed Martin to put the Ulster champions ahead heading into the final had one last attack but another decisive intervention from Martin, who came away with the ball after goalmouth scramble, sparked wild celebrations as Tyrone ended their long wait for success at this grade.
Irish Independent
22-06-2025
- Sport
- Irish Independent
Late first-half Tyrone goals rock Roscommon in All-Ireland MFC semi-final
Goals from Joel Kerr and Peter Colton just before half time swung this All-Ireland MFC semi-final decisively in Tyrone's favour at Kingspan Breffni on Sunday afternoon.
