ULSTER hurling boss Terence ‘Sambo’ McNaughton believes the Interprovincial competitions can be resusciated – but only with help from the GAA hierachy
Mick O’Connell legend overstated – McAlarney
December 8, 2016
Colm McAlarney was man of the match in the 1968 All-Ireland final even though his direct opponent was Kerry legend Mick O’Connell.
McWilliams: Meeting saved Rock’s season
November 25, 2016
CATHAL McWilliams has pinpointed the moment that saved Rock’s season and ultimately led to their third Ulster final appearance in a decade
Donaghmoyne keep the faith
November 18, 2016
FOOTBALL is no trivial matter for a Donaghmoyne side that have been hit by setback after setback off the pitch ahead of Sunday’s All-Ireland semi-final against Mourneabbey. The reigning All-Ireland champions lost their club chairman Martin Daly last year and the Monaghan club was again beset by tragedy in 2016. Sisters Cathriona and Sandra McConnell […]
McKenna dreams of Tyrone return
November 17, 2016
IT’S news that will have pricked the ears of your more discerning Tyrone fan: Conor McKenna is back playing Gaelic Football for his native Eglish. He’s been playing his part in Eglish’s ongoing fight for survival in Division One, but he won’t be sticking around – a return to the bright lights of Australia and […]
McGrath assembles Ulster inter-pros squad
November 17, 2016
ULSTER manager Pete McGrath has taken significant steps towards assembling a squad for next month’s Interprovincial tournament, which takes place on the weekend of December 10/11th at Parnell Park. Perhaps surprisingly, this will be the Fermanagh boss’s first time leading the line for Ulster after the travails of last year’s ill-fated tournament, which was postponed […]
Brexit fears for Carrickmore
November 3, 2016
Carrickmore vice-chairman Padraig McCallan is concerned about the potential effects of Brexit on the intended development of a major sports facility.
Gormley: Bredagh ready to give Ulster a rattle
October 13, 2016
THE Bredagh footballers have had rather more time to prepare for Sunday’s Ulster Intermediate Championship first round clash than their opponents.
McGleenan “honoured” to take Cavan reins
October 13, 2016
FRESHLY-APPOINTED Cavan boss Mattie McGleenan has termed it an “absolute honour” that he has been chosen for the job – but for now his priorities reside with a Scotstown team facing Kilcoo in Sunday’s Ulster Championship first-round clash. The Scotstown boss has garnered a strong reputation during his four years in charge of Scotstown, steering […]
Coalisland ready for battle
October 6, 2016
IT’S been a long six years for Coalisland’s veteran midfielder Plunkett Kane and he’s determined not to let a second senior championship medal slip through his grasp in Sunday’s county showpiece against Killyclogher. The 31-year-old captained Na Fianna to their last county title back in 2010 as they ended a 20-year wait against Carrickmore in […]