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The latest Gaelic Life team of the week

AFTER another weekend of action across all codes, here is our latest Gaelic Life Team of the Week.

Derry were the headline act with their penalty drama to see off Mayo while their minors beat Kerry earlier in the day

Armagh minors put in a brilliance performance to see off Mayo to book a place in the final.

Down needed extra time to seal a Tailteann Cup final while Antrim came up short against Laois.

Here is our selection…

1 NIALL MORGAN Tyrone
Even if Tyrone’s season was underwhelming, Morgan delivered another top showing against Roscommon. Surely still All-Star material?

2 GAVIN O’ROURKE Armagh
Tied up the highly-rated Kobe McDonald as Armagh eased into the All-Ireland final.

3 RYAN MCEVOY Down
Another superb display, coming forward at crucial times in their extra-time win.

4 CONOR MCCLUSKEY Derry
Did really well on the red-hot Ryan O’Donoghue as Derry claimed a great scalp.

5 LUKE GRANT Derry
Kicked a point and curbed Kerry star Gearóid White. He was everywhere.

6 GRAINNE MCDONALD Tyrone
Rock solid and got on the scoresheet in their comprehensive win over Down.

7 GARETH MCKINLESS Derry
Got a point and drove Derry forward at every opportunity.

8 DAITHI O’CALLAGHAN Armagh
Monster of a second half as Armagh reached their first Minor final since 2009.

9 JAMES SARGENT Derry
Another dominant midfield display as Derry secured a final berth.

10 SHANISE FITZSIMONS Cavan
Scored heavily as the Breffni struck late to win against Roscommon.

11 PADDY MCBRIDE Antrim
Gave his all, kicking five from play, as Antrim’s Tailteann dream ended at the semi-final stage again.

12 LIAM KERR Down
Super cameo off the bench as Down finally managed to shake off 14-man Sligo at Croke Park.

13 EIMEAR SMYTH Fermanagh
Scoring prowess on show again as Carlow were defeated.

14 PAT HAVERN Down
Sligo couldn’t handle the Saval man as Down moved into the Tailteann Cup final for the second year in a row.

15 LACHLANN MURRAY Derry
Hit some fine scores in Castlebar.

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