Shealan Johnston

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Shealan Johnston
Personal information
Irish name Shealan Mac Seáin
Sport Gaelic football
Position Forward
Born (2001-01-19) 19 January 2001 (age 24)
Club(s)
YearsClub
2019–
 Kilcoo
Club titles
Down titles 4
Ulster titles 2
All-Ireland Titles 1
Inter-county(ies)
YearsCounty
2020
 Down
Inter-county titles
Ulster titles 0

Shealan Johnston (born 19 January 2001) is a Gaelic footballer who plays for Kilcoo and the Down county team.

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Playing career

Club

Johnston joined the Kilcoo club at a young age and progressed to the club's senior team.

On 13 October 2019, Johnston played in his first county final, coming on as a sub against Warrenpoint, with Kilcoo coming out on top by a point. [1] Kilcoo reached the final of the Ulster championship. Johnston started the final against Naomh Conaill, and Kilcoo claimed their first Ulster title with a two-point victory. [2] Johnston scored a point in the All-Ireland semi-final against Ballyboden St Enda's as Kilcoo reached the All-Ireland final. [3] The All-Ireland final against Corofin took place on 19 January 2020, his 19th birthday. [4] Johnston started the final and Kilcoo forced a draw in normal time, but Corofin pulled away in extra-time to win the title. [5]

Johnston played in his first county final as a starter in 2020, with Kilcoo facing Carryduff. Johnston scored a point as Kilcoo successfully defended their title. [6]

On 7 November 2021, Johnston scored two points as Kilcoo got the better of Burren to win their third county title in a row. [7] Kilcoo reached their second consecutive Ulster final, facing Fermanagh kingpins Derrygonnelly. Johnston scored a goal as Kilcoo won their second Ulster title. [8] Kilcoo reached their second All-Ireland final after beating St Finbarr's, [9] where they faced Kilmacud Crokes. The final went to extra-time once again, and a late goal from Shealan's brother Jerome secured Kilcoo's first All-Ireland title. [10]

Johnston played in his fourth consecutive county final in 2022, facing Warrenpoint on October 16. Johnston scored a point as Kilcoo won their fourth county championship in a row. [11]

Inter-county

Minor and Under-20

Johnston captained the Down under-20 team in 2021. [12] Down reached the Ulster final, where they would meet Monaghan. [13] The final took place on 30 July, and Johnston scored two points as Down came out on top after extra-time. [14] On 7 August, Johnston scored a goal in the All-Ireland semi-final loss to Roscommon. [15]

Senior

Johnston joined the Down senior team in 2020. [16] Johnston made his National League debut as a substitute in a loss to Louth on 25 October. [17] Johnston made his Ulster championship debut on 15 November, scoring a point in a semi-final loss to Cavan. [18]

Honours

Down

Kilcoo

References

  1. ↑ "Dylan Ward goal helps Kilcoo bury memories of Burren heartache to clinch another Down title". The Irish News . 14 October 2019. Retrieved 5 November 2022.
  2. ↑ "Kilcoo crowned Ulster champions for first time after thrilling win over Naomh Conaill". The42.ie . 1 December 2019. Retrieved 4 December 2021.
  3. ↑ "Kilcoo sink Ballyboden to reach first All-Ireland final". RTÉ . 4 January 2020. Retrieved 5 November 2022.
  4. ↑ "Kilcoo looking to succeed in front of watching warrior O'Hanlon". RTÉ . 14 January 2022. Retrieved 5 November 2022. His 19th birthday was the day of the All-Ireland final. That was definitely ruined so hopefully Derrygonnelly don't ruin his 21st as well.
  5. ↑ "Corofin make it three on the bounce in extra-time at Croke Park". RTÉ . 19 January 2020. Retrieved 5 November 2022.
  6. ↑ "Kilcoo show their class to coast past Carryduff in Down final". The Irish Times . 20 September 2020. Retrieved 5 November 2022.
  7. ↑ "Kingpins Kilcoo hold off late Burren fightback to take Down title again". The Irish News . 8 November 2021. Retrieved 4 December 2021.
  8. ↑ "Kilcoo serve notice as they dismantle Derrygonnelly to win Ulster title". Irish Independent . 16 January 2022. Retrieved 16 January 2022.
  9. ↑ "Defeat for gallant St Finbarr's as Kilcoo prevail in extra-time battle". Irish Examiner . 29 January 2022. Retrieved 6 November 2022.
  10. ↑ "Kilcoo snatch All-Ireland from Kilmacud in dramatic fashion with 81st minute winning goal". The42.ie . 12 February 2022. Retrieved 12 February 2022.
  11. ↑ "Kilcoo go extra mile to deny valiant Warrenpoint". Irish Independent . 16 October 2022. Retrieved 16 October 2022.
  12. ↑ "We're on a mission to do Down proud, says Shealan Johnston". Belfast Telegraph . 4 August 2021. Retrieved 6 November 2022.
  13. ↑ "Down and Monaghan to meet in Ulster U20 final". RTÉ . 16 July 2021. Retrieved 6 November 2022.
  14. ↑ "Down prevail in U-20 extra-time thriller but Farney's 'Ógie' remains forever young on night of high emotion". Irish Independent . 30 July 2021. Retrieved 6 November 2022.
  15. ↑ "Rossies surprise favourites Down to set up novel All-Ireland U20 football final against Offaly". Irish Examiner . 7 August 2021. Retrieved 6 November 2022.
  16. ↑ "Paddy Tally calls up Kilcoo quartet as Down prepare for League and Championship battles". Down GAA . 7 October 2020. Retrieved 6 November 2022.
  17. ↑ "Louth finish campaign on high with victory against Down". RTÉ . 25 October 2020. Retrieved 6 November 2022.
  18. ↑ "Cavan overturn ten-point deficit to reach Ulster final". RTÉ . 15 November 2020. Retrieved 11 August 2022.
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