Four out of five coaches across the grades and codes are male. We find out more about the paucity of female coaches. By Niall Gartland WHEN former Antrim ladies boss Emma Kelly took our call last Friday afternoon, she was en route to taking a one-off training session at her native Desertmartin. Kelly is very […]
ANTRIM and Fermanagh have been kept apart in the draw for the Tailteann Cup that begins next month. The Saffrons pushed All-Ireland champions Armagh for three quarters of their Ulster clash in Corrigan Park. They will face former Tailteann Cup champions in the first game. For Fermanagh, they will have to bounce back from losing […]
By Michael McMullan KILDARE’S exit to Louth over the weekend has completed the seedings ahead of Wednesday’s Tailteann Cup draw. Louth advance to the Sam Maguire Cup, with Brian Flanagan’s side – who have been promoted to Divsion Two for next season – in the Tailteann Cup. Here is the seedings for the Tailteann Cup. […]
By Michael McMullan FERMANAGH manager Kieran Donnelly didn’t even want to talk about the Tailteann Cup after their defeat to Down on Saturday night in Brewster Park. And it’s no surprise. It was total dejection. His side were hit by Down’s smash and grab victory with goals from Daniel Guinness and Ryan McEvoy after they […]
THE Teams of the 2025 Lidl National Football Leagues – selected by the Ladies Gaelic Football Association’s All-Star committee – have been revealed. Champions Kerry, who won a record 13th Division 1 title at Croke Park on April 12, lead the way on the top-flight selection, with eight players included. Runners-up Armagh, who relinquished the […]
Lidl National Football League Antrim 2-7 Fermanagh 0-11 By Deniese O’Flaherty ANTRIM joint manager Michael Devlin hailed the new players who have come on board as they captured the Lidl National Football League Division 4 crown. “We brought 16 new players into the panel. Out of last year’s only six started today. It’s completely […]
ANDY McEntee has named his side for Saturday’s visit of Armagh (Corrigan Park, 12,30). There are four changes from their last league game against Kildare, including a return for goalkeeper Michael Byrne. Conor Stewart has been listed on the bench with Adam Loughran also in the squad, having not featured during the league. The team […]
Compiled by Jackie Cahill THE scene is set for the 2025 Lidl National League Finals – with eight counties targeting national silverware. There’s a Division 1 and 2 Final double-header at Croke Park on Saturday, as Cork take on Galway in the Division 2 decider (3pm), followed by the Division 1 showpiece between Armagh and […]
ARMAGH manager Kieran McGeeney has named his team for Saturday afternoon’s Ulster Championship clash with Antrim in Corrigan Park. Just six of the starting team from last year’s All-Ireland final win over Galway have been listed to start. Captain Aidan Forker has been listed among the subs with Oisin Conaty and Conor Turbitt missing from […]
By Michael McMullan ANTRIM manager Andy McEntee is calling for more consistency for longer periods of games. Speaking ahead of Saturday’s visit of Armagh, the Saffron boss also doesn’t totally buy into the narrative that it’s a free shot for his side. After digging their heels in to fight for their right to play on […]
