Down attacker Daithi Sands believes that they must be prepared to repel an Offaly storm in the opening quarter of Sunday’s Division 2A clash.
Patrick Morrison: The Future is Now!
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June 1, 2021
BACK in the summer of 2016, Armagh manager Kieran McGeeney came under enormous criticism for playing outfield player, Paul Courtney, in goal for our Ulster Senior Football quarter-final game versus Cavan. The game was played in the blistering heat of Breffini Park on Sunday, May 29 and Paul’s rampaging runs deep into the Cavan rearguard had the […]
The power of sport: The Rochelle Mullaney story
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June 1, 2021
THERE are two answers to the question ‘why do you play Gaelic games?’ Some will say they do it as they enjoy competing, challenging themselves and winning silverware. Others will say they do it as they love the network of friends and supports their sport provides them, while they get to represent their communities and their counties. […]
Ulster GAA: Make sure your club is prepared for funding opportunities
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May 31, 2021
UNDERTAKING large physical developments is not for every club right now, but if you have identified that your club needs to improve its facilities then it is important that the club are ready to avail of any monies available. The availability of funding from public bodies may be limited following the current crisis, however. This […]
Steven Poacher: Mark that down as a fail
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May 31, 2021
The GL coach is not happy with some of the new rules.
Skelton: Tyrone’s safe pair of hands
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May 30, 2021
By Niall Gartland THE greatest Tyrone goalie of them all? Well, he’s certainly in the conversation. Aidan Skelton plied his trade for Tyrone during the eighties – a time when catch and kick ruled, a time when positions actually meant something, and a time when a goalkeeper’s primary remit was to give the ball an […]
Belturbet footballer raising funds for MS with running challenge
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May 30, 2021
BELTURBET footballer Dillon Donnelly is embarking on a gruelling run challenge over a 10-day period in aid of the Cavan branch of MS Ireland. Donnelly’s mother was diagnosed with MS in 2014, and suffers fairly significant cognitive difficulties as a result (Dillon says that she may, for example, struggle to change channels on the TV). […]
Armagh hurlers trying to salvage season
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May 30, 2021
Armagh’s loss in Sligo has left their promotion hopes in real jeopardy.
Down looking for winning tonic ahead of relegation clash
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May 30, 2021
By Niall McCoy National Football League Division Two North Westmeath v Down (Sunday, TEG Cusack Park, 1.45pm) Advertisement THESE are testing times for Down as they head to Mullingar already knowing that they have a relegation play-off on the horizon. It’s been a disappointing return to Division Two for Paddy Tally’s side. In round one […]
Gerard O’Kane: Derry on the rise
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May 29, 2021
WHISPER it quietly, but if the last two weeks are anything to go by then we are in for a real treat of open, expansive and free-flowing football this summer. The first few rounds of the National Football League are usually about getting players back on the pitch for some much-needed game time as we […]