Eoin McEvoy

Eoin McEvoy
Personal information
Irish name Eoghan Mac Fhiobhuior
Sport Gaelic football
Position Centre back
Born 2003 (age 21–22)
Club(s)
Years Club
2021–
 Magherafelt
Inter-county(ies)
Years County
2022–
 Derry
Inter-county titles
Ulster titles 2
All-Irelands 0
NFL 1

Eoin McEvoy (born 2003) is an Irish Gaelic footballer who plays for the Derry county team and for the Magherafelt club.

Playing career

College

In 2022, McEvoy was captain of the St Mary's Grammar School team that reached the final of the MacRory Cup.[1] McEvoy lifted the cup after the Magherafelt school's 2–9 to 0–8 win over Holy Trinity, Cookstown.[2][3] St Mary's went on to lose the Hogan Cup semi-final by two points to St Brendan's College, Killarney.[4]

Club

McEvoy joined the Magherafelt senior team in 2021, and played in his first county final in 2023. McEvoy lined out at centre back for the final against Glen. McEvoy scored a point in the first half, but Glen ran out winners after a strong second half.[5]

Inter-county

Minor and under-20

On 2 July 2021, McEvoy was at centre back for Derry's delayed 2020 Ulster minor final win over Monaghan.[6] On 18 July 2021, McEvoy scored a point in the All-Ireland final as Derry defeated Kerry to win the 2020 All-Ireland Minor Football Championship.[7] McEvoy was named at centre back on the Minor Football Team of the Year.[8]

McEvoy was on the Derry under-20 panel in 2023, but didn't feature due to a rule that bars players from playing with their U20 and senior teams within seven days of each other.[9] Derry contested the Ulster final against Down on 26 April, but McEvoy didn't play as Derry lost the final by 2–11 to 0–9.[10]

Senior

McEvoy joined the Derry senior panel ahead of the 2022 season.[11] He didn't feature in the league or championship, as Derry won their first Ulster championship in 24 years.[12]

McEvoy made his National League debut on 30 January 2023, starting at full back in a twelve-point win over Limerick.[13] He kept his place for the rest of the league as Derry were promoted to Division 1 with a game to spare.[14] McEvoy didn't start the Division 2 final against Dublin, coming on as a late sub in the 4–6 to 0–11 defeat.[15] McEvoy made his championship debut on 28 April, starting the game and scoring a point in a win over Fermanagh.[16] Derry reached the Ulster final for the second consecutive year after a semi-final win over Monaghan.[17] On 14 May, McEvoy started the final, playing the full game as Derry beat Armagh after a penalty shoot-out.[18] On 16 July, McEvoy played in Derry's All-Ireland semi-final loss to defending champions Kerry.[19] At the end of the season, McEvoy received his first All-Star nomination, and was also nominated for the Young Footballer of the Year award.[20]

In the 2024 league, Derry topped the table, qualifying for the final against Dublin.[21] McEvoy started the final at centre back, scoring 2–2 and was man of the match as Derry won the league for the first time since 2008 after a penalty shoot-out win.[22]

Honours

Derry

St Mary's Grammar School

Individual

  • Electric Ireland GAA Minor Football Team of the Year: 2020
  • PwC GAA/GPA Player of the Month March 2024

References

  1. ^ McMullan, Michael (10 February 2022). "MACRORY CUP: St Mary's Captain says the side are focused on the job". Derry Now. Retrieved 15 May 2023.
  2. ^ "MacRory Cup: Blistering start crucial as Convent are kingpins again". The Irish News. 14 February 2022. Retrieved 15 May 2023.
  3. ^ McMullan, Michael (17 February 2022). "MACRORY CUP FINAL: Relief for winning skipper at Magherafelt's second coming". Derry Now. Retrieved 15 May 2023.
  4. ^ Murphy, Mortimer (26 February 2022). "St Brendan's College through to Hogan Cup final after tight tussle with Derry's St Mary's". Irish Examiner. Retrieved 15 May 2023.
  5. ^ Wilson, Michael (29 October 2023). "Glen overcome sluggish start to seal three-in-a-row in the Derry SFC". RTÉ. Retrieved 29 October 2023.
  6. ^ "Derry hold off Monaghan fightback to clinch Ulster Minor Football title". Irish Examiner. 2 July 2021. Retrieved 15 May 2023.
  7. ^ Egan, Kevin (18 July 2021). "Derry take All-Ireland minor glory after Kerry epic". RTÉ. Retrieved 15 April 2023.
  8. ^ Barry, Stephen (26 July 2021). "Derry and Kerry lead the way in Minor Football Team of the Year". Irish Examiner. Retrieved 15 May 2023.
  9. ^ O'Kane, Cahair (17 April 2023). "Key men on both sides set to miss U20 final unless DRA step in". The Irish News. Retrieved 16 May 2023.
  10. ^ Malone, Steve (26 April 2023). "EirGrid Ulster U20 Final: Down finish with a flourish". Gaelic Athletic Association. Retrieved 16 May 2023.
  11. ^ Tunney, Liam (5 January 2022). "Young stars join up with Derry's provisional football squad". Derry Now. Retrieved 15 May 2023.
  12. ^ Bogue, Declan (29 May 2022). "Underdogs Derry beat Donegal in extra-time to win first title in 24 years". The42.ie. Retrieved 4 February 2023.
  13. ^ Crossan, Brendan (30 January 2023). "Limerick no match for slick Derry who breeze to opening NFL win". The Irish News. Retrieved 15 May 2023.
  14. ^ Doherty, Steven (19 March 2023). "Allianz FL D2: Derry earn promotion". Gaelic Athletic Association. Retrieved 30 April 2023.
  15. ^ Keane, Paul (2 April 2023). "Four-goal Dublin secure Division 2 title in Croke Park". RTÉ. Retrieved 30 April 2023.
  16. ^ McLaughlin, Gerry (15 April 2023). "McGuigan stars as Derry dominate Fermanagh at Brewster Park". RTÉ. Retrieved 30 April 2023.
  17. ^ Mooney, Francis (29 April 2023). "Derry power past Monaghan to make Ulster decider". RTÉ. Retrieved 30 April 2023.
  18. ^ Keys, Colm (14 May 2023). "Odhran Lynch the shoot-out hero as Derry deny Armagh to retain Ulster SFC crown". Irish Independent. Retrieved 14 May 2023.
  19. ^ Manning, Gordon (16 July 2023). "Champions Kerry back in the All-Ireland final after edging Derry out with late flurry of scores". The Irish Times. Retrieved 25 July 2023.
  20. ^ "PwC GAA/GPA Gaelic Football All-Star nominations announced". Gaelic Athletic Association. 29 September 2023. Retrieved 29 September 2023.
  21. ^ Wilson, Michael (24 March 2024). "Allianz FL D1: Derry secure final spot and relegate Roscommon". Gaelic Athletic Association. Retrieved 31 March 2024.
  22. ^ Mac Lochlainn, Rónan (31 March 2024). "Derry outlast Dublin on penalties in epic league final". RTÉ. Retrieved 31 March 2024.