By Michael McMullan DERRY selector Paul McFlynn hopes the fans who have followed the team all through the season can get their hands on tickets for Saturday’s sold out Ulster Championship showdown with Donegal. With Derry on the crest of a wave, the return of Jim McGuinness as Donegal manager and the excitement that has […]
McGeeney pleased with opening day victory
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April 18, 2024
By Shaun Casey HISTORICALLY, Fermanagh always prove to be a tough test for Armagh, especially in Brewster Park, but the Orchard County were convincing victors over their hosts last weekend, winning 3-9 to 0-11. Three first-half goals were key for Kieran McGeeney’s side, and the game was essentially over at half time. Ultan Kelm picked […]
Down creep into the last four
April 13, 2024
ULSTER SFC Down 0-13 Antrim 0-9 By Michael McMullan THREE points from Oisin Savage helped Down steer clear of Antrim on Saturday night in Páirc Esler. The Saffrons won the toss and played with the wind but went in at half-time 0-6 to 0-3 in arrears. There were yellow cards for Joe Finnegan and Odhrán […]
Armagh firepower should be too hot for Fermanagh
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April 13, 2024
Ulster SFC Quarter-final Fermanagh v Armagh Sunday, Brewster Park, 2pm By Shaun Casey LAST year, two divisions separated Armagh and Fermanagh as Kieran McGeeney’s men battled with the best the country had to offer in Division One while the Erne County climbed to the top of the Division Three table. Next year, that same gap […]
Erne captain McCusker doesn’t fear Armagh
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April 12, 2024
By Mark McGoldrick FERMANAGH captain Declan McCusker is urging his teammates to ‘bring the aggression’ to Armagh in Brewster Park this Sunday when they kick off their Ulster Championship campaign. The odds are heavily stacked against Fermanagh in this provincial quarter-final but McCusker is relishing the opportunity of taking on Kieran McGeeney’s Orchard men. “Everyone is chomping at […]
Familiar faces are set to clash on the Ulster stage
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April 12, 2024
Ulster SFC Down v Antrim Saturday, Newry, 6pm By Michael McMullan THE last time the Antrim bus pulled out of Páirc Esler, one topic would’ve dominated the sombre mood on board. How did they lose? The Saffrons pulled defeat from the jaws of victory. In a game they controlled, a scrappy Conor Poland goal in […]
Keeping the head down
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April 12, 2024
Dermot McAleese missed six games in the middle of last season but is back in full flow and hoping for a complete Antrim performance on Saturday in Newry. He spoke with Michael McMullan DERMOT McAleese has always been the same. Quiet and modest off the pitch. Inside the whitewash, he is always front and centre. […]
Team news ahead of Down’s visit of Antrim
April 12, 2024
By Michael McMullan THE Down and Antrim teams have been named ahead of Saturday’s Ulster SFC clash in Páirc Esler. Conor Laverty has made three changes from the team that lost to Westmeath including Ryan Johnston, Barry O’Hagan, who sustained a knee injury in their NFL win over Antrim in Newry last year, is on […]
Fermanagh name side for visit of Armagh
April 12, 2024
By Michael McMullan FERMANAGH manager Kieran Donnelly has named his team for Sunday’s visit of Armagh in the Ulster SFC quarter-final. It’s an unchanged side from their win over Cavan in the final league game in Kingspan Breffni. Josh Largo-Ellis and Brandon Horan – regulars in the league – are listed on the bench. Jonny […]
Armagh name side for Fermanagh clash
April 11, 2024
By Michael McMullan KIERAN McGeeney has made two changes for Sunday’s Ulster SFC opener with Fermanagh in Brewster Park. Greg McCabe – who started all eight league games – is out while Darragh McMullan has dropped to the bench. There are starts for Rian O’Neill and Stefan Campbell who both came in the National League […]