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Ricky Gallagher (Termon): Arguably the most consistent performer throughout the championship. Was the player who did most to lead his club to the last four and within a whisker of making the final as Termon took some big scalps along the way including St Eunan’s.
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Finnbarr Roarty (Naomh Conaill): Roarty continued his Donegal form into the jersey of the Blue and White as the young Footballer of the Year nominee put in performance after performance for his club. Roarty was Man of the Match in the final, and his contribution in possession and in defending was top class throughout the championship.Honourable mentions: Ryan McHugh (Kilcar); Domhnall Mac Giolla Bhride (Gaoth Dobhair)
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Ethan Harkin (Gaoth Dobhair): The top scorer in the championship, Harkin’s point scoring in the championship was very impressive. His move to wing back paid off as he scored almost triple what he did last year, with a total of 42 points. Eight points in the final weren’t enough for the win, but he thoroughly impressed this campaign.
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Kieran Gallagher (Naomh Conaill): Gallagher’s return was a huge boost for Naomh Conaill and in the absence of Ciaran Thompson, he was, arguably, the biggest single influence in their recapturing of the Dr Magure. Jim McGuinness will surely have made an approach ahead of 2026.