By Michael McMullan DERRY are under no illusions with the task facing them when they begin their All-Ireland campaign this weekend. Manager Paddy Tally said being paired with Armagh, Galway and Dublin zoned them in right away. “It’s a tough group,” said Tally, referencing to the only group with all four teams having played in […]
Ennis a “tough” place to go says Clarke
May 17, 2025
By Shaun Casey IT’S 14 years since Down and Clare clashed in the championship, and both will be hoping to kickstart the All-Ireland series with a win this weekend. Back then, Down had just competed in the All-Ireland final the year before and narrowly missed out against Cork. Now, the Mourne men are glad to […]
Cavan’s Carolan hoping to right a few wrongs
May 17, 2025
By Niall Gartland THERE’S two ways at looking at their upcoming All-Ireland group stage campaign from a Cavan perspective. There’s the half-glass empty perspective – that it’s a nightmare draw, that Mayo, Donegal and Tyrone are too good, and above all else, that nagging sense of deja vu. Or how about a more optimistic spin on things. Cavan […]
Cavan name their team to face Mayo
May 16, 2025
By Michael McMullan CAVAN have made three changes for this weekend’s All-Ireland date with Mayo. From their Ulster exit at the hands of Tyrone, Gearóid McKiernan is out injured, while Barry Donnelly and Sean McEvoy drop to the bench. Manager Raymond Galligan has drafted in u-20 player Evan Crowe and Cormac O’Reilly, while Ryan Donohoe […]
Down name their pack for Ennis visit
May 16, 2025
By Michael McMullan CONOR Laverty has named an unchanged side for Down’s opening game in the All-Ireland SFC this weekend, away to Clare in Ennis. The Mourne men made a dramatic comeback to see off Fermanagh before bowing out against Donegal in the Ulster semi-final. Down won the Tailteann Cup at the second attempt last […]
Feature: No quarter given
June 30, 2023
IT’S crunch time in the championship this weekend and Niall Gartland looks back at some of the most memorable All-Ireland quarter-finals involving Ulster sides 2002 Armagh 2-9 Sligo 0-15 2002 is basically the year of all years from an Armagh perspective, but it’s fair to say they had a few close shaves (including in the […]
Skipper McBrearty listed for visit of Derry
June 2, 2023
By Michael McMullan DONEGAL captain Patrick McBrearty has been listed on the bench ahead of Sunday’s visit of Derry (Ballybofey 4pm) in the All-Ireland SFC. The Kilcar mad has been back in training after a serious injury sustained against Tyrone in the league. The one change to team from their win over Clare is the […]
Devine: Tyrone will be ready for quarter-final
July 28, 2016
JOHN Devine believes that there is little chance Tyrone will be caught on the hop in next Saturday’s All-Ireland SFC quarter-final at Croke Park.