Mullan not intimidated by quick final turnaround


By Shaun Casey ONE week is a tough turnaround to prepare for an All-Ireland final, but Katie Mullan believes the tightknit nature of the Eoghan Rua team – along with the experience within the group – will help with preparations ahead of their game with Clanmaurice. “We played our Ulster quarter-final, semi-final and final three […]


IN FOCUS: Malone’s Road
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By Shaun Casey LAST December, Monaghan stalwart Dermot Malone stepped away from the inter-county scene following 12 years of service in the blue and white. Known for his work-rate and his warrior-like approach around the middle of the field, persistent knee trouble meant Malone had to say goodbye and hang up the boots. The Castleblayney […]


Hughes wary of Cavan threat in MacRory Cup


By Shaun Casey THE MacRory Cup returned this year having been cancelled due to the Covid-19 pandemic in 2021 and St Patrick’s, Maghera boss Paul Hughes, who takes the team alongside Derry legend Sean Marty Lockhart, is delighted to see the competition back. “It’s always great to have schools’ football going, school sport. That’s a big part […]