| Shealan Johnston | |
| Irish: | Shealan Mac Seáin |
| Sport: | Gaelic football |
| Icposition: | Forward |
| Birth Date: | 2001 1, df=yes |
| Clyears: | 2019– |
| Clubs: | Kilcoo |
| Code: | Football |
| County: | Down |
| Clcounty: | 4 |
| Province: | Ulster |
| Clprovince: | 2 |
| Clallireland: | 1 |
| Icyears: | 2020 |
| Counties: | Down |
| Icprovince: | 0 |
Shealan Johnston (born 19 January 2001) is a Gaelic footballer who plays for Kilcoo and the Down county team.
Johnston joined the Kilcoo club at a young age and progressed to the club's senior team.
On 13 October 2019, Johnston played in his first county final, coming on as a sub against Warrenpoint, with Kilcoo coming out on top by a point.[1] Kilcoo reached the final of the Ulster championship. Johnston started the final against Naomh Conaill, and Kilcoo claimed their first Ulster title with a two-point victory.[2] Johnston scored a point in the All-Ireland semi-final against Ballyboden St Enda's as Kilcoo reached the All-Ireland final.[3] The All-Ireland final against Corofin took place on 19 January 2020, his 19th birthday.[4] Johnston started the final and Kilcoo forced a draw in normal time, but Corofin pulled away in extra-time to win the title.[5]
Johnston played in his first county final as a starter in 2020, with Kilcoo facing Carryduff. Johnston scored a point as Kilcoo successfully defended their title.[6]
On 7 November 2021, Johnston scored two points as Kilcoo got the better of Burren to win their third county title in a row.[7] Kilcoo reached their second consecutive Ulster final, facing Fermanagh kingpins Derrygonnelly. Johnston scored a goal as Kilcoo won their second Ulster title.[8] Kilcoo reached their second All-Ireland final after beating St Finbarr's,[9] where they faced Kilmacud Crokes. The final went to extra-time once again, and a late goal from Shealan's brother Jerome secured Kilcoo's first All-Ireland title.[10]
Johnston played in his fourth consecutive county final in 2022, facing Warrenpoint on October 16. Johnston scored a point as Kilcoo won their fourth county championship in a row.[11]
Johnston captained the Down under-20 team in 2021.[12] Down reached the Ulster final, where they would meet Monaghan.[13] The final took place on 30 July, and Johnston scored two points as Down came out on top after extra-time.[14] On 7 August, Johnston scored a goal in the All-Ireland semi-final loss to Roscommon.[15]
Johnston joined the Down senior team in 2020.[16] Johnston made his National League debut as a substitute in a loss to Louth on 25 October.[17] Johnston made his Ulster championship debut on 15 November, scoring a point in a semi-final loss to Cavan.[18]
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