DERRY Ladies got their league off to winning ways. Donegal were McKenna Cup winners and there was school action.

Here is our team of the week.

1 GAVIN MULREANY Donegal
Landed two two-point frees in the McKenna Cup final win over Monaghan, smart save too.

2 PATRICK TURNER Derry
Fine display in the dramatic Conor McGurk final win over Donegal.

3 MARK CURRAN Donegal
Looked sharp as Donegal claimed the pre-season silverware.

4 SARAH HERON Derry
Stood out at the back as Kilkenny were kept to just three points in the league opener.

5 DEAGHLAN FOLEY Derry
Raised two white flags in the hard-fought Conor McGurk Cup final win.

6 GERARD GILMORE Donegal
The best player on the pitch as Donegal came so close to winning the Conor McGurk Cup.

7 THOMAS HUGHES Monaghan
Wore no. 7 but pushed forward and got two points on a tough night for the Oriel.

8 HUGH MCFADDEN Donegal
Excellent display as Donegal swatted Monaghan aside in the final.

9 JAMES MULGREW St Patrick’s, Dungannon
Came up with the winner to save the Academy’s season.

10 CHRISTY MCNAUGHTON Derry
His bullet of a free ensured some early 2026 silverware for the Derry hurlers.

11 AODHAN QUINN  St Patrick’s, Dungannon
Three crucial scores as the Academy just squeezed through to the last four of the MacRory.

12 CLODAGH MOORE Derry
Caused Kilkenny major issues in the league opener.

13 SHEA MALONE Donegal
Hit the net twice as Donegal received the perfect pre-league boost.

14 ALEX McGINNITY Our Lady’s, Castleblayney
Came off the bench and nearly dragged his side into the last four of the MacRory.

15 CONOR O’DONNELL Donegal
Looked sharp in the McKenna Cup final and will have a big role to play now.