Cork's Conor Corbett and Galway's Seán McDonagh have won the Electric Ireland minor footballer and hurler of the year awards for 2019.
Clyda Rovers star Corbett played a key role for the Cork footballers as they claimed their first All-Ireland minor title since 2000, hitting 1-07 in the final against Galway that was won by the Rebels after extra-time.
McDonagh was instrumental for the Galway hurlers who captured their third consecutive All-Ireland minor crown this year. The Mountbellew-Moylough attacker scored 2-08 in the final where Galway scored a comprehensive win over Kilkenny.
Both Corbett and McDonagh were announced as part of this year's Electric Ireland GAA Minor Star Awards today. The event celebrated the Minor Football and Hurling Teams of the Year, who were joined by their families and representatives from their County Boards and Management teams in Croke Park.
"The 2019 Minor Championship season was a special one, and it is only right that the players' commitment and hard work is recognised at today’s awards," said Derek McGrath, Electric Ireland minor star awards Judge.
"The Minor Football and Hurling Teams of the Year are a showcase of the talent at this age grade, and Conor (Corbett) and Seán (McDonagh) certainly highlight the elite skill level on display throughout the Championships.
"It was a pleasure to be involved in honouring Fergal O’Donnell with the Special Merit Award too with such a landmark victory with Roscommon in 2006, inspiring Minor teams across the country."
Electric Ireland 2019 GAA Minor Star Football Team of the Year
1. Devon Burns – Kerry (Na Gaeil)
2. Jonathan McGrath – Galway (Caherlistrane)
3. Oisín Tunney – Mayo (Breaffy)
4. Ronan Boyle – Monaghan (Truagh Gaels)
5. Darragh Cashman – Cork (Millstreet)
6. Daniel Linehan – Cork (Castlemagner)
7. James Donaghy – Tyrone (Carrickmore St. Colmcilles)
8. Ethan Henry – Mayo (Mayo Gaels)
9. James McLaughlin – Galway (Moycullen)
10. Aaron Browne – Kildare (Celbridge)
11. Conor Corbett – Cork (Clyda Rovers)
12. Michael O'Neill – Cork (Buttevant)
13. Daniel Cox – Galway (Moycullen)
14. Tomo Culhane – Galway (Salthill-Knocknacarra)
15. Dylan Geaney – Kerry (Dingle)
Electric Ireland 2019 GAA Minor Star Hurling Team of the Year
1. Aidan Tallis – Kilkenny (Lisdowney)
2. Christy Brennan – Galway (Clarinbridge)
3. Eoin Lawless – Galway (St. Mary's, Athenry)
4. Ronan Lyons – Limerick (Monaleen)
5. Ian McGlynn – Galway (Kilconieron)
6. Cian Galvin – Clare (Clarecastle)
7. Peter McDonald – Kilkenny (Thomastown)
8. Alex Connaire – Galway (Sarsfields)
9. Patrick Kirby – Limerick (Patrickswell)
10. Greg Thomas – Galway (Ballygar)
11. Seán McDonagh – Galway (Mountbellew - Moylough)
12. Cathal O'Neill – Limerick (Crecora-Manister)
13. Billy Drennan – Kilkenny (Galmoy)
14. AJ Redmond – Wexford (Rathnure)
15. Shane Meehan – Clare (The Banner)
