Aidan Devaney Explained

Aidan Devaney
Sport:Gaelic football
Icposition:Goalkeeper
Clubs:Calry-St Joseph's
Code:Football
Counties:Sligo

Aidan Devaney is a Gaelic footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Calry-St Joseph's and at senior level for the Sligo county team.

Devaney helped Sligo past Leitrim and into Croke Park in the 2022 Tailteann Cup.[1] He made two saves against London at Markievicz Park in an earlier game (one of which was a penalty) when extra time was needed for Sligo to advance.[2] [3]

In October, Devaney was named on Tailteann Cup Team of the Year.[4] [5] [6]

Honours

Individual

Notes and References

  1. News: Goalkeeper Devaney the hero as Sligo secure dramatic penalty shootout win. Hogan Stand. 5 June 2022.
  2. News: Egan's extra-time strike helps Sligo survive London. RTÉ. Liam. Maloney. 28 May 2022.
  3. News: Sligo's blushes saved as they survive almighty London scare after extra time. Hogan Stand. 28 May 2022.
  4. News: Westmeath secure six places in Tailteann team selection. RTÉ. 20 October 2022.
  5. News: Three Sligo players included in first ever Tailteann Cup Team of the Year. 20 October 2022.
  6. News: Sligo's Aidan Devaney, Evan Lyons and Seán Carrabine on Tailteann Cup team of the year. Independent.ie. Emma. Gallagher. 21 October 2022.