Darragh Canavan

Darragh Canavan (born 2000) is a Gaelic footballer who plays for Errigal Ciarán and the Tyrone county team. He is the son of Peter Canavan, a former All-Ireland winning captain with Tyrone.

Darragh Canavan
Personal information
Irish name Dáire Ó Ceannubháin
Sport Gaelic football
Position Forward
Born 2000 (age 22–23)
Club(s)
Years Club
2018–
 Errigal Ciarán
Club titles
Tyrone titles 1
Inter-county(ies)
Years County
2018–
 Tyrone
Inter-county titles
Ulster titles 1
All-Irelands 1
All Stars 0

Playing career

Club

On 30 September 2018, Canavan made his Tyrone Senior Football Championship debut, scoring a point from the bench in a loss to Coalisland.[1]

Errigal Ciarán reached the county final in 2019, facing Trillick on 13 October. Canavan didn't start the game through injury, coming on as a second-half sub. Trillick won the match by 0–12 to 2–4.[2]

It would be 2022 before Errigal Ciarán reached another county final, where they came up against Carrickmore on 30 October. Canavan scored three points in the 2–11 to 1–12 win. Canavan was named man of the match and also finished as the championship's top scorer.[3]

Minor and under-20

On 11 June 2017, Canavan was at centre forward for the Ulster under-17 final against Cavan. Canavan scored two points as Tyrone were comfortable winners.[4] On 27 August, Tyrone faced Roscommon at Croke Park in the All-Ireland final. Canavan finished with a personal tally of 1–3, as Tyrone were nine-point winners.[5]

On 14 July 2019, Canavan was at centre forward as the Tyrone under-20 team faced Derry in the Ulster final. Tyrone were 4–13 to 1–10 winners, Canavan finishing with two points.[6] On 28 July, Canavan scored 1–1 as Tyrone lost the All-Ireland semi-final by two points to Cork.[7] Canavan was named in the top 20 players in the under-20 championship at the end of the season.[8]

Tyrone were back in the Ulster final in 2020, facing Donegal on 7 March. A goal from Canavan secured a 1–11 to 0–9 victory, and a second provincial title in a row.[9] On 19 October, Canavan scored three points in the All-Ireland semi-final loss to Dublin.[10] At the end of the season, Canavan was once again named in the top 20 players of the championship.[11]

Senior

Canavan joined the Tyrone senior squad in late 2018.[12] Canavan made his senior debut on 20 December, scoring a point in a Dr McKenna Cup win over Derry.[13]

On 25 October 2020, Canavan made his National League debut, scoring 1–1 in a win over Mayo.[14] Canavan made his championship debut on 1 November, scoring 1–1 in an Ulster quarter-final loss to Donegal.[15]

On 12 June 2021, Canavan suffered a serious ankle injury in a National League match against Kerry.[16] Canavan did not feature for Tyrone until the Ulster final against Monaghan on July 31. Canavan came on as a late substitute as Tyrone won their first provincial title in four years.[17] On 28 August, Canavan was again used as a sub in the All-Ireland semi-final win over Kerry.[18] On 11 September, Tyrone faced Mayo in the All-Ireland final. Canavan scored a point from the bench as Tyrone claimed their fourth All-Ireland crown.[19] Canavan was nominated for the Young Footballer of the Year award at the end of the season.[20]

Honours

Tyrone

Errigal Ciarán

Individual

  • Eirgrid 20 Under-20 Award: 2019, 2020

References
  1. O'Kane, Cahair (1 October 2018). "Coalisland upset the odds once more". The Irish News. Retrieved 16 February 2023.
  2. O'Kane, Cahair (14 October 2019). "Red letter day: Trillick get the better of Errigal". The Irish News. Retrieved 27 February 2023.
  3. Bogue, Declan (30 October 2022). "Darragh Canavan takes control to drive Errigal to Tyrone title". Irish Examiner. Retrieved 27 February 2023.
  4. Mooney, Francis (12 June 2017). "Tyrone win inaugural U17 football title with final win over Cavan". The Irish News. Retrieved 16 February 2023.
  5. O'Brien, Kevin (27 August 2017). "Darragh Canavan, son of Peter, bags this goal of the year contender as Tyrone lift All-Ireland U17 crown". The42.ie. Retrieved 25 February 2023.
  6. Mooney, Francis (14 July 2019). "Tyrone step on the gas to claim Ulster U20 honours". RTÉ. Retrieved 25 February 2023.
  7. Mooney, Francis (28 July 2019). "Cork set-up final date after comeback against Tyrone". RTÉ. Retrieved 25 February 2023.
  8. O'Brien, Kevin (22 August 2019). "All-Ireland champions Cork lead the way as 7 players land U20 football awards". The42.ie. Retrieved 25 July 2022.
  9. Loughran, Neil (9 March 2020). "Second half scoring spree sees Tyrone land Ulster title as Donegal rue black card". The Irish News. Retrieved 25 February 2023.
  10. Watters, Andy (19 October 2020). "Tyrone U20 side over-hauled by Dublin fightback in All-Ireland semi-final". The Irish News. Retrieved 25 February 2023.
  11. O'Toole, Fintan (20 January 2021). "All-Ireland champions Galway lead the way with 6 players landing U20 football awards". The42.ie. Retrieved 25 July 2022.
  12. Mooney, Francis (17 December 2018). "Teenage star Darragh Canavan gets Tyrone senior call-up". The Irish News. Retrieved 27 February 2023.
  13. O'Brien, Kevin (20 December 2018). "Man of the match for Coney on Tyrone return as young star Canavan makes scoring debut". The42.ie. Retrieved 26 February 2023.
  14. Mooney, Francis (25 October 2020). "Mayo relegated as Tyrone edge Castlebar thriller". RTÉ. Retrieved 26 February 2023.
  15. Duggan, Keith (1 November 2020). "Donegal see off Tyrone on a day for mad dogs and Ulster men". The Irish Times. Retrieved 26 February 2023.
  16. O'Toole, Fintan (12 June 2021). "'It definitely is a big worry' - Tyrone star young forward goes off injured in Killarney". The42.ie. Retrieved 26 February 2023.
  17. O'Brien, Kevin (31 July 2021). "Tyrone survive stirring Monaghan fightback to land first Ulster title in 4 years". The42.ie. Retrieved 26 February 2023.
  18. Neville, Conor (10 September 2021). "Tyrone stun misfiring Kerry to reach All-Ireland final". RTÉ. Retrieved 26 February 2023.
  19. O'Toole, Fintan (11 September 2021). "Tyrone crowned All-Ireland champions with key second-half goals taking them past Mayo". The42.ie. Retrieved 26 February 2023.
  20. O'Toole, Fintan (8 October 2021). "Tyrone duo and Mayo star nominated for 2021 Footballer of the Year award". The42.ie. Retrieved 27 February 2023.
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