Anthony Tohill (born 2 August 1971) is an Irish former Gaelic footballer who played for the Derry county team in the 1990s and early 2000s.
[4] His brother, Hugh Martin Tohill, was also on the panel of Derry's 1993 All-Ireland winning team.
[citation needed] His sister, Aileen,[5] has had a very successful camogie career with Swatragh and Derry[6] and is the Ulster GAA Council Lifestyle & Wellbeing Manager.
Tohill was part of Derry's National League winning team in 1992, scoring a late goal and a point to secure victory over Tyrone.
Tohill captained Derry to another National League title in 2000 and received his fourth All-Star that year.
[10] Tohill won Footballer of the Year at the 2000 Ulster GAA Writer's Association Awards.
[11] Tohill had another good season in 2001, when Derry reached the All-Ireland semi-final and his omission from the All Star nominations list caused great shock.
[citation needed] After leaving school and All-Ireland Minor and Hogan Cup success, Tohill was head-hunted by the Melbourne Demons[2] and after spent some time as a rookie player in Australian Rules football.
[21] Tohill played association football for Derry City,[22] and Manchester United Reserves, during a two-week trial at the club in 1995.