By Alan Rodgers TOP performances in the heart of the Tyrone minors’ midfield have characterised the form of Padraig Donaghy as the county’s unbeaten run has taken them to the verge of an All-Ireland final place. Now the aim for them is to defeat Roscommon in this Sunday’s All-Ireland semi-final clash at Kingspan Breffni in […]
Cavan boss stresses the need for their season’s best performance
June 3, 2025
By Michael McMullan CAVAN minors know they’ll need their best hour of the season against Kerry on Saturday but they are still in the All-Ireland mix after their Ulster final defeat to Tyrone. Ed O’Hanlon’s side recovered from a “shaky” start to lead at half-time before a moment of Joel Kerr magic shot the Red […]
Red Hands face Cork after lifting 26th Ulster minor title.
May 26, 2025
By Michael McMullan TYRONE’S reward for winning their 26th Ulster minor title is an All-Ireland quarter-final date with Munster runners-up Cork. Cavan led at half-time in Sunday’s Ulster final in Brewster Park before goals from star man Joel Kerr and Cathal Farley shot Tyrone to victory. For their part, Cavan will face Kerry who were […]
The summer of ’99: Mark Doran looks at Down’s All-Ireland minor win
July 22, 2024
It’s coming up to the 25th anniversary of Down’s All-Ireland Minor final win of 1999, and Mark Doran opens up on his memories of the year to Niall Gartland. SLEACHT Néill boss Mark Doran hadn’t clocked that it’s coming up to the 25th anniversary of Down’s 1999 All-Ireland minor win. The former Down defender has been […]
McErlain not surprised to see familiar face in decider
June 29, 2023
By Michael McMullan DERRY have one more step to make in pursuit of the county’s sixth All-Ireland minor title and it’s a familiar one. Sunday weeks’ all-Ulster showdown (BOX-IT Athletic Grounds, 1pm) is Derry’s fourth meeting of the season with Monaghan. Oakleafers’ manager Damian McErlain expected a “quality” Farney side to get the job done […]
Malone: Monaghan mindsets have to change
June 23, 2023
By Shaun Casey MONAGHAN are 60 minutes away from their first All-Ireland Minor final since 1939 and standing in their way are 16-time winners Kerry. While the Farney County don’t have much success in terms of All-Ireland glory, manager Dermot Malone believes his side are where they deserve to be. “I don’t want people thinking it’s […]
Monaghan minors have parked Ulster final defeat says Malone
June 8, 2023
By Shaun Casey THE Monaghan minors are back in action this weekend for the first time since their devastating Ulster final defeat to Derry two weeks ago. The Farney men, led by two-time Ulster winner Dermot Malone, lost out in heart-breaking circumstances. Monaghan fought tooth and nail with the competition favourites and in the end, a […]