Son of Mayo legend on minor team of the year but Derry and Armagh dominate

Back-to-back All-Ireland champions Derry lead the way with five players featuring on the team, while their vanquished final opponents from Armagh are hot on their heels with four.

Munster kingpins Kerry, who fell narrowly to Derry at the semi-final stage, have three players included while the team is completed by a further three from Connacht champions Mayo, who lost out to Armagh at the last-four stage.

The Mayo trio includes Kobe McDonald – son of the legendary Ciarán – who is chosen in his father’s familiar centre-forward haunt.

There is further individual recognition for Derry’s collective achievement, as James Sargent has been announced at Minor Star Footballer of the Year.

Derry’s skipper and midfield star was a standout player throughout the campaign, scoring a goal in the All-Ireland final as well as being awarded player of the match on the day. Sargent also featured in last year’s team of the year.

2024 Electric Ireland Football Minor Star Team of the Year

1. Kacper Robak (Kerry and Dr Crokes)
2. Tom Hession (Mayo and Eastern Gaels)
3. Ronan Canavan (Derry and Brian Ógs Steelstown)
4. Conall Wilson (Armagh and St Peter’s)
5. Luke Grant (Derry and Greenlough)
6. Ben Murphy (Kerry and Austin Stacks)
7. Diarmaid O’Rourke (Armagh and St Patricks Dromintee)
8. James Sargent (Derry and Lavey)
9. Dáithí O’Callaghan (Armagh and Carrickcruppen St Patricks GAA)
10. Eamon Young (Derry and Newbridge)
11. Kobe McDonald (Mayo and Crossmolina Deel Rovers)
12. Gearóid White (Kerry and John Mitchels)
13. Eoin Duffy (Armagh and Culloville Blues GAC)
14. Oisín Deane (Mayo and Crossmolina Deel Rovers)
15. Dylan Rocks (Derry and Loup)