Ulster U-20 Football Championship quarter-final Monaghan v Cavan Friday, Inniskeen, 8.15pm By Niall Gartland DESPITE the fierce rivalry between the two counties, Cavan u-20 boss Damien Donohoe admits it’s difficult not to admire their Ulster Championship quarter-final opponents Monaghan. The Farney County are small in population but big in ambition and have a particularly strong […]
Kavanagh excited about Roslea challenge
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March 27, 2022
By Niall Gartland NEW Roslea manager Eamonn Kavanagh says that they’ll be using the league as a springboard to gain momentum towards the championship this year. Roslea have parted ways with Fermanagh legend Peter McGinnity after his latest stint in charge of the club, and in his place comes former Errigal Ciaran player Eamon Kavanagh […]
Dromore management finalised
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March 18, 2022
By Niall Gartland TYRONE champions Dromore have finalised their management for the new season after Collie McCullagh stepped down. Paul McIver, who managed them to championship glory in 2011, will form a joint management ticket with Ryan McMenamin. McIver was also part of the backroom team that delivered the O’Neill Cup last season and worked […]
Jones loving fast-paced nature of the league
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March 11, 2022
National Football League Division Three Fermanagh v Louth~ Sunday, Brewster Park, 3,30pm By Niall Gartland FERMANAGH stalwart Ryan Jones took a sabbatical in 2021, but he’s back in county colours and loving the challenge of playing regular games in what’s been a fruitful league campaign for the Ernesiders. It’s all going swimmingly for the Erne […]
Urney appoint new management
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March 10, 2022
By Niall Gartland TYRONE club Urney have switched management early in the new season with the appointment of new manager Declan McGarrity. Ederney men Aiden Gilroy and Enda Ferris were appointed to the job back in January, but there was a parting of ways and Urney have decided to place their trust in Cookstown native […]
Eoghan Rua star Mooney savours third All-Ireland success
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March 10, 2022
By Niall Gartland MARIA Mooney rolled back the years as Eoghan Rua claimed All-Ireland Junior honours last weekend – and she says that she appreciates it much more than the glories of the past. The Coleraine and Portstewart-based outfit won All-Ireland Intermediate titles in 2011 and 2012, but the talented full-back was new to the […]
Tyrone departures a ‘concern’ says former Dubs star McMahon
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March 10, 2022
By Niall Gartland A MINI-CHAMPIONSHIP of sorts gets underway in Tyrone’s eagerly anticipated Division One clash against Dublin at O’Neill’s Healy Park this Sunday. The Red Hands have three massive games remaining to ensure their survival in the top flight for another year (Mayo and Kerry are next in the pipeline, so it’s fair to […]
New Kilcar boss has eyes on the road ahead
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March 8, 2022
By Niall Gartland NEW Kilcar boss Conor Cunningham says he’s keen to wipe the slate clean after the controversy surrounding the delayed 2020 Donegal Senior Championship final. Naomh Conaill were allowed to keep their title even though they were fined for fielding too many substitutes in their penalty shootout win last October, a decision which Kilcar […]
Bradley back on board at Belnaleck
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February 27, 2022
By Niall Gartland FORMER Fermanagh footballer Colm Bradley has been reappointed as manager of Belnaleck for a fifth season in charge. It’s good news for the club as Bradley has enjoyed considerable success since coming on board in 2018, leading them to the Intermediate title in his first season in charge. Standards have remained high […]
Howe takes the reins at Killyclogher
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January 16, 2022
By Niall Gartland KIERAN Howe is set to take charge of Killyclogher for a second stint. The Killyclogher stalwart brings a wealth of experience to the role. He played a major part in their historic first ever Tyrone Senior Championship triumph back in 2003 before managing the team for five years between 2011 and 2015. […]