Search
04 Apr 2026
Search
04 Apr 2026
Please allow ads as they help fund our trusted local news content.
Kindly add us to your ad blocker whitelist.
If you want further access to Ireland's best local journalism, consider contributing and/or subscribing to our free daily Newsletter .
Support our mission and join our community now.
To continue reading this article, you can subscribe for as little as €0.50 per week which will also give you access to all of our premium content and archived articles!
Alternatively, you can pay €0.50 per article, capped at €1 per day.
Thank you for supporting Ireland's best local journalism!
Dylan Walsh (20). Thomastown. 5’ 11”. 11st. WIT student.
Favourite player: Damien Fitzhenry.
Ultimate sporting ambition: To win on Saturday.
Place in world would most like to see: America.
Ollie Walsh (20). Dicksboro. 6’. 12st. IT Carlow student.
Most treasured possession in sport: Minor All-Ireland medal.
Ultimate sporting ambition: To win senior county championship.
Place in world would most like to see: Jamaica.
Joe Lyng (21). Rower-Inistioge. 6’ 2”. 13st. UCD student.
Favourite player: Eddie Keher.
Ultimate sporting ambition: To win All-Ireland.
Place in world would most like to see: Thailand.
Robert Lennon (19). Bennettsbridge. 6’ 3”. 15.5 st. DCU student.
Favourite player: J.J.Delaney.
Ultimate sporting ambition: To win senior hurling All-Ireland.
Place in world would most like to see: Australia.
Paul Buggy (20). Tullaroan. 5’ 10”. 11st 4lbs. Carlow IT student.
Favourite player: Joe Canning.
Most treasurer possession in sport: Minor All-Ireland medal (2010).
Ultimate sporting ambition: To win senior county medal with Tullaroan.
Place in world would most like to see: Australia.
James Gannon (21`). St Patrick’s. 5’ 10”. 12.5st. Student.
Favourite player: J.J. Delaney.
Most treasured possession in sport: Junior hurling championship medal.
Ultimate sporting ambition: To win under-21 All-Ireland.
Place in world would most like to see: Australia.
David Glynn (21). Dicksboro. 6’. 13st. UCC student.
Favourite player: J.J. Delaney.
Most treasurer possession in sport: County MHC medal (2009).
Ultimate sporting ambition: To win SHC with Dicksboro.
Place in world would most like to see: South Africa.
Owen McGrath (19). John Lockes. 6’. 12st. Carlow IT student.
Favourite player: John O’Neill.
Most treasurer possession in sport: All-Ireland MH medal.
Ultimate sporting ambition: To play senior hurling with Kilkenny.
Place in world would most like to see: Australia.
Conor Tobin (21). Fenians. 6’. 12st. Electrician.
Favourite player: J.J. Delaney.
Most treasurer possession in sport: County MHC Roinn B winners medal (2009).
Ultimate sporting ambition: To win SHC with Fenians.
Place in world would most like to see: Boston.
Paddy Butler (20). O’Loughlin Gaels. 6’ 1”. 12st. Student.
Favourite player: Brian Hogan.
Most treasured possession in sport: SHC medal.
Ultimate sporting ambition: To win club All-Ireland.
Place in world would most like to see: Australia.
Danny Kenny (21). Dicksboro. 6’ 3”. 15st. IT Carlow student.
Favourite player: Mickey Walsh.
Most treasurer possession in sport: Minor ‘A’ HC medal.
Ultimate sporting ambition: To win SHC with club.
Place in world would most like to see: Las Vegas.
Willie Phelan (20). Dunnamaggin. 6’. 14st. UCD student.
Favourite player: Noel Hickey.
Most treasurer possession in sport: Minor All-Ireland medal.
Ultimate sporting ambition: To win SHC with club.
Place in world would most like to see: America.
Sean Phelan (21). Lisdowney. 5’ 10”. 13st. UL student.
Favourite player: J.J. Delaney.
Most treasured possession in sport: All-Ireland colleges medal (St Kieran’s).
Ultimate sporting ambition: To win SHC championship.
Place in world would most like to see: Australia.
Kevin Kelly (18). St Patrick’s. 5’ 11”. 12st. IT Carlow student.
Favourite player: Henry Shefflin.
Most treasurer possession in sport: All-Ireland club JHC medal.
Ultimate sporting ambition: To win under-21 All-Ireland.
Place in world would most like to see: New York.
Geoff Brennan (21). St Patrick’s. 6’. 13st. UL student.
Favourite player: Michael Fennelly.
Most treasured possession in sport: All-Ireland club JHC medal.
Ultimate sporting ambition: To win on Saturday.
Place in world would most like to see: America.
Richie Reid (19). Ballyhale Shamrocks. 6’. 11st. Student.
Favourite player: Henry Shefflin.
Most treasured possession in sport: Schools All-Ireland.
Ultimate sporting ambition: To win SHC.
Place in world would most like to see: Cuba.
Stephen Staunton (21). St Patrick’s. 6’. 12st. LIT student.
Favourite player: J.J. Delaney.
Most treasured possession in sport: All-Ireland club JHC medal.
Ultimate sporting ambition: To win under-21 county.
Place in world would most like to see: Australia.
Padraig Walsh (20). Tullaroan. 5’ 10”. 12st. UL student.
Favourite player: J.J. Delaney.
Most treasurer possession in sport: All-Ireland MHC medal.
Ultimate sporting ambition: To win county SHC.
Place in world would most like to see: America.
Jason Corcoran (20). John Lockes. 5’ 11”. 12st. Student St Pat’s, Thurles.
Favourite player: Shane O’Neill.
Most treasured possession in sport: Minor All-Ireland medal (2010).
Ultimate sporting ambition: To play SHC with John Lockes.
Place in the world would most like to see: Cuba.
Brian Kennedy (20). St Lachtain’s. 5’ 10”. 12st. Student St Pat’s.
Favourite player: J.J. Delaney.
Most treasured possession in sport: IH club All-Ireland medal.
Ultimate sporting ambition: To win on Saturday.
Place in world would most like to see: America.
Cathal Kenny (21). Barrow Rangers. 6’. 11.5st. Student UCD.
Favourite player: Dermot Maher.
Most treasured possession in sport: Minor All-Ireland medal (2008).
Ultimate sporting ambition: To win senior All-Ireland.
Place in world would most like to see: Las Vegas.
Walter Walsh (21). Tulogher-Rosbercon. 6’ 4”. 15st. Student UCD.
Favourite player: Tommy Walsh.
Most treasured possession in sport: Minor hurling All-Ireland medal.
Ultimate sporting ambiton: To win county final with club.
Place in world would most like to see: Las Vegas.
Conor Martin (18). Emeralds. 5’ 10”. 12st. UL student.
Favourite player: Henry Shefflin.
Most treasured possession in sport: All the medals won.
Ultimate sporting ambition: To win this All-Ireland.
Place in world would most like to see: Australia.
Canice Maher (21). St Martin’s. 5’ 11”. 13st. Teacher.
Favourite player: D.J. Carey.
Most treasured possession in sport: Minor All-Ireland medal.
Ultimate sporting ambition: to win SHC with club.
Place in world would most like to see: Australia.
Richie Doyle (21). Barrow Rangers. 6’ 13st. Student Carlow IT.
Favourite player: Henry Shefflin.
Most treasured possession in sport: Senior All-Ireland medal.
Ultimate sporting ambition: To play senior with Paulstown.
Place in world would most like to see: America.
Cillian Buckley (20). Dicksboro. 6’. 13st. Student UCD.
Favourite player: Henry Shefflin.
Most treasured possession in sport: Minor All-Ireland medal 2010.
Ultimate sporting ambition: To win All-Irelands with Kilkenny.
Place in world would most like to see: America.
Ian Duggan (21). Mullinavat. 5’ 10”. 12st 5lbs. Student St Pat’s, Drumcondra.
Favourite player: Michael Malone.
Most treasured possession in sport: Club minor ‘B’ HC medal.
Ultimate sporting ambition: To play in SHC with club.
Place in world would most like to see: Alaska.
Ger Aylward (20). Glenmore. 5’ 10”. 13st. Apprentice plumber.
Favourite player: Donegal footballer Frank McGlynn.
Most treasured possession in sport: Minor All-Ireland 2010.
Ultimate sporting ambition: To win SHC.
Place in world would most like to see: Cheltenham.
Johnny Hayes (19). Kilmacow. 5’ 10”. 12st 5lbs. WIT student.
Favourite player: Tommy Walsh.
Most treasured possession in sport: Dean Ryan medal.
Ultimate sporting ambition: To win JHC.
Place in world would most like to see: America.
John Power (20). Carrickshock. 6’ 4”. 14st. Student.
Favourite player: Pat Tennyson.
Most treasured possession in sport: Minor All-Ireland medal.
Ultimate sporting ambition: To win SHC.
Place in world would most like to see: Australia.
Pat O’Carroll (19). Lisdowney. 5’ 11”. 78kgs. DCU student.
Favourite player: Ken McGrath.
Most treasured possession in sport: All-Ireland minor medal 2010.
Ultimate sporting ambition: To win SHC with club.
Place in world would most like to see: Las Vegas.
Martin Gaffney (21). Dicksboro. 6’ 3”. 14st. WIT student.
Favourite player: Jackie Tyrrell.
Most treasured possession in sport: Minor All-Ireland medal 2009.
Ultimate sporting ambition: To win club All-Ireland.
Place in world would most like to see: Australia.
James Cassin (21). Rower-Inistioge. 6’ 4”. 14st. UCC student.
Favourite player: Henry Shefflin.
Most treasured possession in sport: All-Ireland minor medal.
Ultimate sporting ambition: To win SHC with club.
Place in world would most like to see: Barcelona.
Luke Harney (20). Kilmacow. 6’. 13st. WIT student.
Favourite player: J.J. Delaney.
Most treasured possession in sport: Minor All-Ireland 2010.
Ultimate sporting ambition: To play senior with Kilkenny.
Place in world would most like to see: Las Vegas.
Michael Brennan (19). St. Patrick’s. 5’ 10”. 12st. Student UCD.
Favourite player: Michael Rice.
Most treasured possession in sport: JHC medal.
Ultimate sporting ambition: to win SHC.
Place in world would most like to see: Australia.
Subscribe or register today to discover more from DonegalLive.ie
Buy the e-paper of the Donegal Democrat, Donegal People's Press, Donegal Post and Inish Times here for instant access to Donegal's premier news titles.
Keep up with the latest news from Donegal with our daily newsletter featuring the most important stories of the day delivered to your inbox every evening at 5pm.
This publication supports the work of the Press Council of Ireland and Office of the Press Ombudsman, and our staff operate within the Code of Practice of the Press Council. You can obtain a copy of the Code, or contact the Council, at www.presscouncil.ie, Lo-call 1800 208 080 or email: info@presscouncil.ie.
