Wikipedia

Jeaic Mac Ceallabhuí

Jeaic Mac Ceallabhuí (born 1998/9) is an Irish Gaelic footballer who plays for Naomh Conaill and the Donegal county team. He is a utility player.[1]

Jeaic Mac Ceallabhuí
Personal information
Sport Gaelic football
Position Utility
Born 1998/9[1]
Club(s)
Years Club
201?–
 Naomh Conaill
Club titles
Donegal titles 4
Colleges(s)
Years College
 UCD
Inter-county(ies)
Years County
20??–
 Donegal

Playing career

edit

Club

edit

He won a Donegal Senior Football Championship (SFC) with his club in 2019, after a three-game final in which he scored a point in each game, including the opening score of the third game's second half.[2] He also scored a goal in the 2019 Ulster Senior Club Football Championship final.[3] Naomh Conaill retained the Donegal SFC title in 2020, with the final being delayed until August 2021 due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Gaelic games.[4]

He scored a goal for his club against Gaoth Dobhair in the first half of the 2021 Donegal Senior Football Championship quarter-final.[5] However, the club lost the final by ten points to St Eunan's.[6] Then he won the 2022 Donegal Senior Football Championship.[7][8][9] He also won the 2023 Donegal Senior Football Championship, scoring 0–1 in the final against Gaoth Dobhair.[10][11][12] It was his fourth medal as winner.[1]

College

edit

He played Sigerson Cup football for UCD.[13]

Inter-county

edit

First featuring for his county at senior level under the management of Declan Bonner, Mac Ceallabhuí was called into the team ahead of the 2020 season.[14]

He made a substitute appearance in Donegal's first fixture of the 2020 National Football League against Mayo.[15] Another substitute appearance followed in the game against Meath.[16] He did not feature in the next two fixtures (against Galway and Dublin, respectively); however, he made another substitute appearance in the next game, against Monaghan.[17][18][19] Then the COVID-19 pandemic brought play to a halt. Play resumed behind closed doors on 18 October with a home game against Tyrone; Mac Ceallabhuí started that game.[20] He also started, and completed, the last game of the campaign, away to Kerry.[21]

He made his first championship start against Tyrone in the 2020 Ulster Senior Football Championship quarter-final.[22] He then appeared as a substitute for the injured Stephen McMenamin after three minutes of the semi-final defeat of Armagh.[23]

He was troubled by injury during the 2021 season.[24]

He made a substitute appearance in Donegal's first fixture of the 2022 National Football League against Mayo, during which he scored a point.[25] He did not feature in the next two fixtures, against Kildare and Kerry, respectively.[26][27]

However, his involvement in the next fixture, against Tyrone, was crucial, as he scored a very late goal in that game.[28][29] He also made a substitute appearance against Dublin in the next game, though he did not feature against Armagh in the concluding fixture.[30][31]

He made a substitute appearance against Armagh in the 2022 All-Ireland Senior Football Championship.[32] He did not feature in any of Donegal's three games in the 2023 Ulster Senior Football Championship.[33][34][35]

He made a substitute appearance in Donegal's first fixture of the 2023 National Football League against Kerry.[36] He started the next fixture against Tyrone, scoring a point.[37] He did not feature in the next two games, against Monaghan and Galway.[38][39] He made further substitute appearances in the last league three games of the season, against Armagh, Mayo and Roscommon, scoring a point against Roscommon.[40][41][42]

He missed the 2023 championship games against Down and Clare because he was studying for exams.[43] He later made a substitute appearance against Derry.[44] However, he did not play against Monaghan, or against Tyrone.[45][46]

Personal life

edit

His grandfather Josie Mac Ceallabhuí played for the same club, including against St Joseph's in the 1965 Donegal SFC final.[47]

Honours

edit
Naomh Conaill

References

edit
  1. ^ a b c Campbell, Peter (24 October 2023). "Mac Ceallabhuí was only six when Naomh Conaill won in 2005: Naomh Conaill utility player was winning his fourth county senior medal and has youth on his side". Retrieved 24 October 2023.
  2. ^ a b GAME 1: Campbell, Peter (20 October 2019). "Ulster champions Gaoth Dobhair face Donegal decider replay after draw against Naomh Conaill". RTÉ Sport. Retrieved 20 October 2019. GAME 2: O'Kane, Cahair (28 October 2019). "Gaoth Dobhair and Naomh Conaill proving inseparable". The Irish News. Retrieved 28 October 2019. GAME 3: Campbell, Peter (30 October 2019). "Naomh Conaill prevail in Donegal decider". RTÉ Sport. Retrieved 30 October 2019.
  3. ^ Bogue, Declan (1 December 2019). "Kilcoo crowned Ulster champions for first time after thrilling win over Naomh Conaill". The42.ie. Retrieved 1 December 2019.
  4. ^ a b Campbell, Peter (14 August 2021). "Naomh Conaill claim Donegal title after penalty shoot-out win against Kilcar". RTÉ Sport. Retrieved 14 August 2021.
  5. ^ McNulty, Chris (17 October 2021). "Naomh Conaill show their intent with big win over Gaoth Dobhair". Retrieved 17 October 2021.
  6. ^ McMullan, Michael (11 November 2022). "Mac Ceallabhuí hoping Naomh Conaill rise to new challenge". Gaelic Life. Retrieved 11 November 2022.
  7. ^ "Naomh Conaill win Donegal SFC title after narrow victory over St Eunan's". The Irish Times. 15 October 2022. Retrieved 15 October 2022.
  8. ^ Foley, Alan (15 October 2022). "Controversy as Naomh Conaill crowned Donegal kings against 14-man St Eunan's: Shane O'Donnell's sending off was the major talking point after Naomh Conaill's one-point win". The42.ie. Retrieved 15 October 2022.
  9. ^ a b "Naomh Conaill edge 14-man St Eunan's to regain Donegal SFC title". RTÉ Sport. 15 October 2022. Retrieved 15 October 2022.
  10. ^ a b Campbell, Peter (22 October 2023). "Magnificent seven for Naomh Conaill in Donegal decider". RTÉ Sport. Retrieved 22 October 2023.
  11. ^ "Donegal SFC final: Charles McGuinness leads way to Naomh Conaill's seventh title". Irish Independent. 22 October 2023. Retrieved 22 October 2023.
  12. ^ "Naomh Conaill outclass Gaoth Dobhair 1–16 to 1–8 in Donegal Football Final". BBC Sport. 22 October 2023. Retrieved 22 October 2023.
  13. ^ Foley, Alan (20 January 2022). "Naomh Conaill's Jeaic Mac Ceallabhuí in action as UCD put up big score on UCC: Mac Ceallabhuí played the hour in Belfield as the Dublin college were nine-point victors". Retrieved 20 January 2022.
  14. ^ McLaughlin, Gerry (4 January 2020). "McGee urges new players to take their chance". The Irish News. Retrieved 4 January 2020.
  15. ^ "FL1: Durcan delivers late as Mayo hold Donegal". Hogan Stand. 25 January 2020. Retrieved 25 January 2020.
  16. ^ Keane, Paul (2 February 2020). "Classy Donegal put Meath to the sword at Navan". RTÉ Sport. Retrieved 2 February 2020.
  17. ^ McNulty, Chris (9 February 2020). "Allianz FL D1: Galway secure valuable victory". Retrieved 9 February 2020.
  18. ^ "Mannion goal crucial as Dubs reel in Donegal". RTÉ Sport. 22 February 2020. Retrieved 22 February 2020.
  19. ^ Foley, Alan (1 March 2020). "McFadden and Ward hit the net as Donegal claim easy victory over Monaghan". The42.ie. Retrieved 1 March 2020.
  20. ^ McNulty, Chris (18 October 2020). "Allianz FL D1: Donegal defeat Tyrone". Archived from the original on 19 October 2020. Retrieved 18 October 2020.
  21. ^ Brennan, Paul (24 October 2020). "Allianz FL D1: Kerry crowned League champions". Retrieved 24 October 2020.
  22. ^ Bonner, Declan (5 November 2020). "Great to be still standing". Donegal News. p. 63. From the print edition, not included in the online edition.
  23. ^ "Donegal ease past Armagh to reach yet another Ulster final: Defending Ulster champions were not tested by Armagh and now look the likeliest to challenge Dublin for Sam". The42.ie. 14 November 2020. Retrieved 14 November 2020.
  24. ^ Ferry, Ryan (27 January 2022). "Donegal go in search of strong league start in Sligo on Saturday". Donegal News. p. 70. Jeaic Mac Ceallbhuí is back available after an injury-hit campaign in 2021, while Tony McClenaghan will also be hoping he can stay at peak fitness and get a consistent run at the season…
  25. ^ Finnerty, Mike (30 January 2022). "Rob Hennelly the hero as Mayo snatch draw against Donegal in Allianz Football League". RTÉ Sport. Retrieved 30 January 2022.
  26. ^ Campbell, Peter (6 February 2022). "Donegal have too much for Kildare despite losing Michael Murphy". RTÉ Sport. Retrieved 6 February 2022.
  27. ^ Brennan, Paul (20 February 2022). "Kerry impress as victory over Donegal sends them top of Division 1". Retrieved 20 February 2022.
  28. ^ Campbell, Peter (26 February 2022). "Goals crucial as gritty Donegal see off Tyrone". RTÉ Sport. Retrieved 26 February 2022.
  29. ^ Bogue, Declan (27 February 2022). "Jeaic McKelvey punches home Donegal's late advantage". The Sunday Times. London. Retrieved 27 February 2022.
  30. ^ Keane, Paul (20 March 2022). "Allianz FL D1: Dublin finish strongly against Donegal". Retrieved 20 March 2022.
  31. ^ "Donegal hang on for win as things get hot and heavy with Armagh". The Irish Times. 27 March 2022. Retrieved 27 March 2022.
  32. ^ Bogue, Declan (12 June 2022). "Armagh power past Donegal to book All-Ireland quarter-final". The42.ie. Retrieved 12 June 2022.
  33. ^ Watters, Andy (25 April 2022). "Donegal cruise to victory over mis-firing Armagh in Ulster Championship quarter-final". The Irish News. Retrieved 25 April 2022.
  34. ^ Haughey, John (8 May 2022). "Donegal 2–16 Cavan 0–16: Tir Conaill men survive Breffni onslaught to reach Ulster decider". BBC Sport. Retrieved 8 May 2022.
  35. ^ Bogue, Declan (29 May 2022). "Derry outscored Donegal 0–4 to 0–2 in the extra-time period". The42.ie. Retrieved 29 May 2022.
  36. ^ Campbell, Peter (29 January 2023). "Patrick McBrearty the hero as Donegal edge Kerry". RTÉ Sport. Retrieved 29 January 2023.
  37. ^ Mooney, Francis (5 February 2023). "Tyrone power to double-scores victory over Donegal in Allianz Football League". RTÉ Sport. Retrieved 5 February 2023.
  38. ^ Shalvey, Colm (19 February 2023). "Allianz FL D1: Monaghan defeat Donegal". Retrieved 19 February 2023.
  39. ^ McNulty, Chris (26 February 2020). "Allianz FL D1: Donegal and Galway share the spoils". Retrieved 26 February 2023.
  40. ^ Campbell, John (4 March 2023). "Donegal fightback falls short as late scores see Armagh home: Two precious late points helped the hosts to victory after a pulsating encounter at the Athletic Grounds". Irish Examiner. Retrieved 4 March 2023.
  41. ^ McNulty, Chris (19 March 2023). "Allianz FL D1: Mayo reach decider". Retrieved 19 March 2023.
  42. ^ Boyle, Donnchadh (26 March 2023). "Donegal complete miserable week with relegation from Division One after Roscommon defeat". Irish Independent. Retrieved 26 March 2023.
  43. ^ "Mac Ceallbhuí 'still in the mix' — Bradley". Donegal News. 24 May 2023. Retrieved 24 May 2023.
  44. ^ "Derry's second-half goal salvo turns Donegal over". RTÉ Sport. 4 June 2023. Retrieved 4 June 2023.
  45. ^ Mooney, Francis (17 June 2023). "Resurgent Donegal see off Monaghan". RTÉ Sport. Retrieved 17 June 2023.
  46. ^ Campbell, Peter (24 June 2023). "Canavan boys on form to seal Tyrone quarter-final slot". RTÉ Sport. Retrieved 24 June 2023.
  47. ^ Foley, Alan (8 February 2022). "Naomh Conaill mourn the passing of Josie Mac Ceallabhuí". Retrieved 8 February 2022.
Retrieved from "https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Jeaic_Mac_Ceallabhuí&oldid=1249264978"