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Gaelic Life team of the week

THE championship action was in full flow last weekend with silverware up for grabs on different fronts.

Here is our selection of the star players from games involving Ulster teams.

1 Ethan Rafferty Armagh

Grew into a thrilling Ulster final clash against Donegal. Hit a mammoth two-point free in extra-time.

2 DEARBHAIL DOBBIN Antrim

Delivered a performance of exceptional maturity as the Saffrons retained their Ulster crown.

3 BRENDAN MCCOLE Donegal

Yet another accomplished performance from the Donegal full-back.

4 PATRICK TURNER Derry

Assured at the back on a day where Derry limited Tyrone to only 10 points.

5  JOEY CLARKE Tyrone

The Tyrone U-20 captain led by example with an inspirational performance against Kerry

6 EMILY DRUSE Armagh

Druse was at the heart of so much that was good in Armagh’s stunning Ulster final win.

7 CIARÁN MOORE Donegal

Popped up with a crucial extra-time goal and was excellent overall.

8 JAKE BRADY Cavan

Slotted in for an eye-catching display against Down.

9 NIALL McCARNEY Drumragh

A quality performance in the middle from Niall, who struck five points from play into the bargain.

10 OISIN CONATY Armagh

Such a brilliant performance from Oisin in an Ulster final for the ages.

11 AOIFE MCCOY Armagh

Took her two first-half goals superbly for Armagh ladies.

12 EOIN MCELHOLM Tyrone

What a performance – Kerry found him almost impossible to handle.

13 NIALL O’DONNELL Donegal

Made such an impact when thrown into the Ulster final bearpit including the late winning point.

14 MICHAEL MURPHY Donegal

Caused Armagh all sorts of problems, having a hand in a number of scores – and then there was that amazing one-handed catch.

15 RÓISÍN MCCORMICK Antrim

A familiar presence on our team, Róisín was outstanding against Derry.

Check out this week’s review pod as we look at both of Saturday’s Ulster finals from Clones.

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