Personal information | |||
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Irish name | Shealan Mac Seáin | ||
Sport | Gaelic football | ||
Position | Forward | ||
Born | 19 January 2001 | ||
Club(s) | |||
Years | Club | ||
2019– | Kilcoo | ||
Club titles | |||
Down titles | 4 | ||
Ulster titles | 2 | ||
All-Ireland Titles | 1 | ||
Inter-county(ies) | |||
Years | County | ||
2020 | Down | ||
Inter-county titles | |||
Ulster titles | 0 |
Shealan Johnston (born 19 January 2001) is a Gaelic footballer who plays for Kilcoo and the Down county team.
Johnston joined the Kilcoo club at a young age and progressed to the club's senior team.
On 13 October 2019, Johnston played in his first county final, coming on as a sub against Warrenpoint, with Kilcoo coming out on top by a point. [1] Kilcoo reached the final of the Ulster championship. Johnston started the final against Naomh Conaill, and Kilcoo claimed their first Ulster title with a two-point victory. [2] Johnston scored a point in the All-Ireland semi-final against Ballyboden St Enda's as Kilcoo reached the All-Ireland final. [3] The All-Ireland final against Corofin took place on 19 January 2020, his 19th birthday. [4] Johnston started the final and Kilcoo forced a draw in normal time, but Corofin pulled away in extra-time to win the title. [5]
Johnston played in his first county final as a starter in 2020, with Kilcoo facing Carryduff. Johnston scored a point as Kilcoo successfully defended their title. [6]
On 7 November 2021, Johnston scored two points as Kilcoo got the better of Burren to win their third county title in a row. [7] Kilcoo reached their second consecutive Ulster final, facing Fermanagh kingpins Derrygonnelly. Johnston scored a goal as Kilcoo won their second Ulster title. [8] Kilcoo reached their second All-Ireland final after beating St Finbarr's, [9] where they faced Kilmacud Crokes. The final went to extra-time once again, and a late goal from Shealan's brother Jerome secured Kilcoo's first All-Ireland title. [10]
Johnston played in his fourth consecutive county final in 2022, facing Warrenpoint on October 16. Johnston scored a point as Kilcoo won their fourth county championship in a row. [11]
Johnston captained the Down under-20 team in 2021. [12] Down reached the Ulster final, where they would meet Monaghan. [13] The final took place on 30 July, and Johnston scored two points as Down came out on top after extra-time. [14] On 7 August, Johnston scored a goal in the All-Ireland semi-final loss to Roscommon. [15]
Johnston joined the Down senior team in 2020. [16] Johnston made his National League debut as a substitute in a loss to Louth on 25 October. [17] Johnston made his Ulster championship debut on 15 November, scoring a point in a semi-final loss to Cavan. [18]
Down
Kilcoo
His 19th birthday was the day of the All-Ireland final. That was definitely ruined so hopefully Derrygonnelly don't ruin his 21st as well.