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04 Feb 2026

Donegal defender Finnbarr Roarty named GAA.ie Footballer of the Week

The 2025 Young Footballer of the Year secured 5,159 votes on the GAA’s official Instagram account, finishing ahead of Galway’s Rob Finnerty, who polled 3,464, and Mayo’s Ryan O’Donoghue with 3,201

Donegal defender Finnbarr Roarty named GAA.ie Footballer of the Week

Finnbarr Roarty gives chase to Sean O'Shea of Kerry in Ballyshannon on Sunday

Finnbarr Roarty has been named GAA.ie Footballer of the Week after topping the fan vote.

The 2025 Young Footballer of the Year secured 5,159 votes on the GAA’s official Instagram account, finishing ahead of Galway’s Rob Finnerty, who polled 3,464, and Mayo’s Ryan O’Donoghue with 3,201.

The Naomh Conaill player chipped in with three points for Donegal in their NFL win over Kerry in Ballyshannon on Sunday.

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