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Gaelic Life team of the week

IT was another busy weekend for teams across Ulster.

Donegal and Fermanagh hurlers were the toast of Croke Park with Derry coming up short against Kildare.

There was another successful weekend for Ulster in the Tailteann Cup.

On the Sam Maguire front, the story was Armagh’s ruthless display against Derry at Celtic Park

Here is our latest Team of the Week…

1  BLAINE HUGHES Armagh

Kick-outs were superb against Derry. Sharp under the high ball too.

2 STEVEN MCBRIDE Donegal

Wrapped up a brilliant season with a fine display in the Nickey Rackard final win over Mayo.

3 AARON MCKAY Armagh

Another top display from a player who deserves so much more credit than he currently gets.

4 NIALL DEVLIN Tyrone

A corner-back scoring 2-2 from play? A cert for Team of the Week.

5 CAOLAN MCGONAGLE Donegal

Donegal were not at their best in Cork, but McGonagle once again stood out.

6 MATTIE DONNELLY  Tyrone

Continues to deliver the goods, a real influence against Clare.

7 CIARA MCGURK  Derry

The rock at the back as Derry earned a rare championship win.

8 NIALL GRIMLEY  Armagh

A surprise late addition and dominated Derry’s midfield from start to finish.

9 CAOLAN DUFFY Fermanagh

A workhorse in the middle of the park, as Longford found out.

10 NIAMH KING   Down

The stand-out player on show as Down opened their All-Ireland campaign with a win in Cavan.

11 CALLUM JONES Fermanagh

A thorn in Laois’ side as the Erne County topped the group.

12 JOHN MULLAN Derry

Scored freely against Kildare, but the Oakleaf County still lost out in the Christy Ring Cup final.

13 DANNY CULLEN Donegal

A real leader’s performance as Donegal ruled at Croke Park.

14 CONOR TURBITT Armagh

Had a field day as Derry left oceans of space at the back.

15 BRIAN TEEHAN Fermanagh

The Tipperary native tore Longford apart – a championship winning display at HQ.

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