Shealan Johnston (born 19 January 2001) is a Gaelic footballer who plays for Kilcoo and the Down county team.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Irish name | Shealan Mac Seáin | ||
| Sport | Gaelic football | ||
| Position | Forward | ||
| Born | 19 January 2001 | ||
| Club(s) | |||
| Years | Club | ||
2019– | Kilcoo | ||
| Club titles | |||
| Down titles | 4 | ||
| Ulster titles | 2 | ||
| All-Ireland Titles | 1 | ||
| Inter-county(ies) | |||
| Years | County | ||
2020 | Down | ||
| Inter-county titles | |||
| Ulster titles | 0 | ||
Playing career
editClub
editJohnston 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
editMinor and Under-20
editJohnston 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
editJohnston 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
editDown
- Ulster Under-20 Football Championship (1): 2021 (c)
Kilcoo
References
edit- ^ "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.
- ^ "Kilcoo crowned Ulster champions for first time after thrilling win over Naomh Conaill". The42.ie. 1 December 2019. Retrieved 4 December 2021.
- ^ "Kilcoo sink Ballyboden to reach first All-Ireland final". RTÉ. 4 January 2020. Retrieved 5 November 2022.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "Corofin make it three on the bounce in extra-time at Croke Park". RTÉ. 19 January 2020. Retrieved 5 November 2022.
- ^ "Kilcoo show their class to coast past Carryduff in Down final". The Irish Times. 20 September 2020. Retrieved 5 November 2022.
- ^ "Kingpins Kilcoo hold off late Burren fightback to take Down title again". The Irish News. 8 November 2021. Retrieved 4 December 2021.
- ^ "Kilcoo serve notice as they dismantle Derrygonnelly to win Ulster title". Irish Independent. 16 January 2022. Retrieved 16 January 2022.
- ^ "Defeat for gallant St Finbarr's as Kilcoo prevail in extra-time battle". Irish Examiner. 29 January 2022. Retrieved 6 November 2022.
- ^ "Kilcoo snatch All-Ireland from Kilmacud in dramatic fashion with 81st minute winning goal". The42.ie. 12 February 2022. Retrieved 12 February 2022.
- ^ "Kilcoo go extra mile to deny valiant Warrenpoint". Irish Independent. 16 October 2022. Retrieved 16 October 2022.
- ^ "We're on a mission to do Down proud, says Shealan Johnston". Belfast Telegraph. 4 August 2021. Retrieved 6 November 2022.
- ^ "Down and Monaghan to meet in Ulster U20 final". RTÉ. 16 July 2021. Retrieved 6 November 2022.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "Rossies surprise favourites Down to set up novel All-Ireland U20 football final against Offaly". Irish Examiner. 7 August 2021. Retrieved 6 November 2022.
- ^ "Paddy Tally calls up Kilcoo quartet as Down prepare for League and Championship battles". Down GAA. 7 October 2020. Retrieved 6 November 2022.
- ^ "Louth finish campaign on high with victory against Down". RTÉ. 25 October 2020. Retrieved 6 November 2022.
- ^ "Cavan overturn ten-point deficit to reach Ulster final". RTÉ. 15 November 2020. Retrieved 11 August 2022.