Shea Malone wins Player of the Match Award on Donegal debut

Shea Malone has won the Player of the Match Award on his senior Donegal debut.

The Naomh Conaill clubman was one of several fresh faces introduced to the Donegal panel by Manager Jim McGuinness, as his side swept aside Antrim in the McKenna Cup this afternoon.

A total of ten players were handed their senior debuts, but one stood out above the rest.

20-year-old Malone scored four points on debut, and was presented with the Player of the Match Award by Kieran Megraw, the Ulster GAA delegate for Antrim, and Tommy Doherty from Bank Of Ireland.

You can read today’s full match report by clicking here.

Shea Malone wins Player of the Match Award on Donegal debut was last modified: January 11th, 2026 by Staff Writer

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