One Mayo player makes Electric Ireland GAA Minor Football Team of the Year
The 2025 Electric Ireland GAA Minor Football Team of the Year includes one player from beaten semi-finalists Mayo.
Westport's Ben Holmes is named in the right corner forward position in a team dominated by players from champions Tyrone and runners-up Kerry.
Between them, Tyrone and Kerry account for 13 of the 15 spots on the selection, with just Holmes and Roscommon's Dara Curran getting a look-in besides.
Tyrone players take seven places, reflecting their championship victory, while Kerry have six representatives on the squad.
Tyrone’s Peter Colton has been named this year’s Electric Ireland Minor Star Football Player of the Year. The Fintona Pearses player was a pivotal figure in Tyrone’s championship success, showcasing exceptional leadership and scoring prowess throughout the campaign. His crucial penalty in the final and his composure in key moments were instrumental in securing the title for Tyrone.
Mayo were runners-up to Roscommon the Connacht campaign but defeated Leinster champions Offaly in the All-Ireland quarterfinal. In the semi-final, they pushed Kerry all the way, with momentum shifting repeatedly during the game before a late surge from the Kingdom sealed their win.
In the other semi-final, Tyrone, with a quickfire double before the break, kept Roscommon at arm's length to secure their final spot.
The final saw Tyrone claim the title after a hard-fought battle against a formidable Kerry team, edging them out by a single point in the final contest at Cedral St. Conleth’s Park.
The 2025 Electric Ireland Football Minor Star Team of the Year in full is as follows: Ronan Donnelly (Tyrone and Eglish St. Patrick’s); Elliott Kerr (Tyrone and Errigal Ciaran), Padraig Goodman (Tyrone and Fintona Pearses), Ronan Sheridan (Kerry and Duagh); Danny Murphy (Kerry and Listry), David Sargent (Kerry and John Mitchels); Aodhan Quinn (Tyrone and Errigal Ciaran); James Mulgrew (Tyrone and Kildress Wolf Tones), John Curtin (Kerry and Ballyduff); Dara Curran (Roscommon and Castlerea St. Kevin’s), Peter Colton (Tyrone and Fintona Pearses), Gearóid White (Kerry and John Mitchels); Ben Kelliher (Kerry and Dr. Crokes), Eoin Long (Tyrone and Cookstown Fr. Rock’s); Ben Holmes (Mayo and Westport).
PROUD
Rob Crabbe, group sponsorship and PR manager at Electric Ireland, commented: “We’re proud to announce the 2025 Electric Ireland GAA Minor Star Football Team of the Year, recognising the exceptional talent and unwavering commitment demonstrated by each young athlete this season.
“The 2025 championship has once again showcased the very best of minor Football, finishing with a superb contest between Kerry and Tyrone.
“I would also like to congratulate and acknowledge the dedication of each and every player representing their county throughout this year’s terrific campaign, signalling a bright future for the sport.”
Uachtarán CLG Jarlath Burns added: “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.”