All-Ireland finalists Derry and Monaghan have 11 players on this year's Electric Ireland GAA Minor Star Football Team of the Year.
Champions Derry have had six players recognised while runners-up Monaghan have five. There are also two players from Munster champions Kerry and one each from Leinster champions Dublin and Connacht champions Mayo.
This season saw 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 score line. With a number of outstanding performances on the day from both sides, it was a Championship that didn’t disappoint.
Derry's Johnny McGuckian was named the Electric Ireland GAA Minor Star Football Player of the Year. McGuckian has been a standout player for Derry over the past two seasons securing vital scores for the team throughout their campaign. The brave and determined wing forward ran riot during the 2023 campaign and has certainly made his mark on Derry Football.
"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 on picking up the Electric Ireland GAA Minor Football Player of the Year," said 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."
28 May 2023; Johnny McGuckian of Derry in action against Donnachadh Connolly of Monaghan during the Electric Ireland Ulster Minor GAA Football Championship Final match between Derry and Monaghan at Box-It Athletic Grounds in Armagh. Photo by Stephen Marken/Sportsfile
2023 Electric Ireland GAA Football Minor Star Team of the Year
Goalkeeper
1. Jamie Mooney (Monaghan and Cremartin Shamrocks)
Full-back line
2. Jack Lynch (Monaghan and Monaghan Harps)
3. Fionn McEldowney (Derry and Slaughtneil)
4. Eoin McGreal (Mayo and Garrymore)
Half-back line
5. Cahir Spiers (Derry and Magherafelt)
6. James Sargent (Derry and Lavey)
7. Ryan Mitchell (Dublin and Erin's Isle)
25 June 2023; Cahir Spiers of Derry during the Electric Ireland GAA Football All-Ireland Minor Championship Semi Final match between Dublin and Derry at Box-It Athletic Grounds in Armagh. Photo by Sam Barnes/Sportsfile
Midfield
8. Ben Murphy (Kerry and Austin Stacks)
9. Tommy Rogers (Derry and Kilrea)
Half-forward line
10. Seán Óg McElwain (Monaghan and Scotstown)
11. Tommy Mallen (Monaghan and Scotstown)
12. Johnny McGuckian (Derry and Watty Grahams Glen)
Full-forward line
13. Conall Higgins (Derry and Magherafelt)
14. Matthew Finn (Monaghan and Emyvale)
15. Paddy Lane (Kerry and Austin Stacks)
