All-Ireland U-16B final ARMAGH 7-18 GALWAY 1-12 By Kevin Egan THE Armagh trio of Aoife Hagan, Cassie Henderson and Player of the Match Lily McBennett illuminated Glennon Brothers Pearse Park with a scintillating display of direct, pacey and stylish football ensuring the Orchard County retained their All-Ireland U-16 ‘B’ title at Galway’s expense with plenty […]
Donegal ease their way to u-16 title
All-Ireland u-16 C final Donegal 6-22 Leitrim 4-5 DONEGAL captured the All-Ireland u-16 C title for the first time in history with an emphatic victory over Leitrim at Tempo Maguire GAC in Fermanagh. Donegal, beaten three times in the u-16 A final, secured their first win in this age grade with an accomplished performance throughout. […]
Donegal lose All-Ireland opener to Galway
TG4 All-Ireland SFC Galway 1-11 Donegal 1-2 By Darren Kelly GALWAY secured their place in the TG4 All-Ireland SFC quarter-finals as Ailbhe Davoren’s goal before half-time set up this nine point victory over Donegal in Lifford. The Tribeswomen, having already overcome Tipperary, are now guaranteed to finish Group 1 winners and will host their next […]
This weekend’s LGFA fixtures
THE All-Ireland senior and intermediate championships begin this weekend. Here are the match details. TG4 All-Ireland Junior Championship Group A: Derry v Sligo; Owenbeg, 2pm Kilkenny v Limerick; John Locke Park, 1pm Advertisement Group B: Longford v Antrim; Glennon Brothers Pearse Park, 2pm TG4 All-Ireland Intermediate Championship Group 1 Laois v Roscommon; Laois Hire O’Moore […]
Ulster’s All-Ireland Club winning captains
Shaun Casey looks at the players who have had the pleasure of lifting the Andy Merrigan Cup Connor Carville (Glen, 2023/24) CARVILLE led the Watty Graham’s club throughout the most successful period in their history, culminating in the 2024 All-Ireland Senior Championship title. Glen won three Derry Championships in a row (2021, ‘22 and ‘23) and […]
Venue announced for Errigal Ciaran’s All-Ireland clash
ULSTER champions Errigal Ciaran will take on Dr Crokes in the All-Ireland semi-final in Portlaoise. It’s the Tyrone’s sides third ever foray into the All-Ireland with Colin Corkery and Nemo Rangers shooting them down in 1994 and 2003. Sunday, January 5 Coolera-Strandhill (Sligo) v Cuala (Dublin), Kingspan Breffni, 1.30pm Dr Crokes (Kerry) v Errigal Ciarán […]
McGourty ‘thrilled’ at Fermanagh getting over the line
By Katrina Brennan IN his first season in charge, CJ McGourty has helped Fermanagh deliver silverware on the Croke Park stage. From the outset, that was McGourty’s number one priority and when the hooter sounded on Sunday afternoon, no one looked happier than him as he jumped and punched the air with delight. “(An) unbelievable […]
Hayes hopes Orchard camogs can stand up to Tipperary challenge
By Niall Gartland ARMAGH camogs are one step away from a place in the All-Ireland Junior Championship final, but they’ll have to produce something very special indeed if they’re to come out on the winning side of the argument against Tipperary Seconds this Saturday. The Orchard County have had a superb season in every respect, […]
Cavan and Armagh camogs in semi-final action
CAVAN and Armagh camogs have an All-Ireland final berth in their sights on Saturday as the All-Ireland Premier Junior semi-finals are down for decision in Donaghmore Ashbourne. Laois v Cavan 2pm The semi-final draws have brought us repeat clashes from the group stages. The 18-point triumph by the hosts at the St Fintan’s GAA grounds […]
Tyrone camogs continue to make strides
By Niall Gartland PROGRESS has been the name of the game for the Tyrone camogs this season, and Saturday’s All-Ireland Premier Junior championship quarter-final against Cavan represents another big step in the right direction. Paul O’Grady’s side claimed the Division Four title and Ulster Junior honours earlier in the year – and in quite some […]