CORK minor football captain Joe Miskella has been crowned Electric Ireland Minor Star Football Player of the Year.
All-Ireland winners Cork have seven players included on the 2026 Electric Ireland GAA Minor Star Football Team of the Year, including goalkeeper Rory Twohig from Kilmeen, Urhan’s Kieran O’Shea and Clonakilty’s Tom Whooley, along with Ballincollig's Joe Miskella.
Aaron O’Sullivan (Glanmire), Éanna Lynch (Ballincollig) and Eoghan Ahern (Carrigaline) have also been selected.
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This year’s final saw Cork claim their first title in seven years after a rollercoaster game against last year’s champions Tyrone at St Conleth's Park, Newbridge. Behind by 0-7 to 1-13 with 39 minutes on the clock, the young Rebels rose to the occasion, scoring an unanswered 1-5 with thanks in no small way to an Eoghan Ahern goal, which rounded off a stellar comeback.
In this year’s Electric Ireland Minor Star Football Team of the Year, reflecting their championship triumph, Cork dominate the panel with seven inclusions, closely followed by fellow finalists Tyrone with six. The remaining two spots on this year’s squad go to semi-finalists Kildare.
Electric Ireland has also announced Cork’s Joe Miskella as this year’s Electric Ireland Minor Star Football Player of the Year. A key driver behind the Rebels' All-Ireland triumph, the Ballincollig star led by example all season with his leadership and scoring ability. Miskella set the standard in the final with a vital pair of two-pointers, capping off a series of standout performances that propelled Cork to glory.
2026 Electric Ireland Football Minor Star Team of the Year: 1. Rory Twohig (Cork and Kilmeen); 2. Aaron O’Sullivan (Cork and Glanmire), 3. James Maguire (Tyrone and Killyclogher St Mary’s/Cappagh), 4. Liam Mescal (Kildare and Eadestown); 5. Aodhán Corry (Tyrone and Trillick St Macartan’s), 6. Tomás Gallen (Tyrone and Fintona Pearses), 7. Éanna Lynch (Cork and Ballincollig); 8. Kieran O’Shea (Cork and Urhan), 9. Charlie Meenan (Tyrone and Killyclogher St Mary’s/Cappagh); 10. Eoghan Ahern (Cork and Carrigaline), 11. Matthew F Daly (Tyrone and Eglish St. Patrick’s), 12. Joe Miskella (Cork and Ballincollig); 13. Tom Whooley (Cork and Clonakilty), 14. Greg Kelly (Kildare and Castledermot), 15. Vincent Gormley (Tyrone and An Charraig Mhór Naomh Colmcille).
