AFTER another weekend of action across all codes, here is our latest Gaelic Life Team of the Week. Donegal saw off Tyrone to keep their bandwagon on the road ahead of their trip to Cork and Armagh got back to winning ways against Westmeath. Derry camogs bounced back from their Ulster final defeat to turn […]
By Niall Gartland TWO recent final defeats certainly haven’t dampened the spirits of the Derry camogs, who begin their All-Ireland Senior Championship campaign against neighbours Antrim this Saturday at Cushendall. PJ O’Mullan’s side fell narrowly short against the Saffrons in the Ulster Senior Championship final just a matter of weeks ago, and it was only […]
It’s 80 years since the early shoots of camogie in Portglenone Geraldines. Stalwart Maire Doherty is the current President while Mairead Magill was involved in 10 of their senior winning teams. They sat down with Michael McMullan to delve into the memories. THE cups of tea keep coming. It’s a Friday afternoon. The Doherty kitchen […]
By Michael McMullan ANTRIM manager Andy McEntee has named his side for this weekend’s Tailteann Cup trip to Wexford. The Saffrons, beaten semi-finalists last season, opened with a victory over Tipperary and will have Sligo coming down the tracks. It’s an unnamed side but Cargin’s Conhuir Johnston has been named on the squad with Adam […]
By Shaun Casey LAST year’s Ulster Junior Championship Down winners are now one victory away from competing in the Intermediate decider, but their focus will first be on Antrim this weekend before they look that far ahead. Peter Lynch and Caoibhe Sloan’s side, who also clinched All-Ireland glory in 2023, have already clocked up one […]
By Michael McMullan ANTRIM are looking at their Ulster Intermediate Championship clash with Down as a chance for a fresh start. That’s the take of captain Ciara Brown ahead of Sunday’s semi-final in Glenavy after a disappointing league campaign. The Saffrons were relegated back to Division Four after a campaign that yielded a victory over Sligo […]
Jane Adams will always have the legacy of her starring roles on the camogie fields of Ireland. Michael McMullan chatted to her about the health of the game in Ulster and where gains can be made JANE Adams’ facial expression says it all. Her smile is beaming from ear to ear. With the very mention of […]
FOLLOWING Antrim’s win over Wexford, Gerard Walsh and Seaan Elliott were named on the GAA team of the week. Receive quality journalism wherever you are, on any device. Keep up to date from the comfort of your own home with a digital subscription. Any time | Any place | Anywhere Subscribe to current edition […]
Alex O’Boyle looks at the teams and players he has faced… Name: Alex O’Boyle. Age: 26. Teams played for: Glenariffe Oisins, Antrim minors, Cross and Passion College and Armagh. Advertisement Who are your main rivals? Cushendun. Which opposition ground do you like playing on and why? Cushendall, seem to play well there. Which opposition ground […]
Name: Alex O’Boyle. Age: 26 Teams played for: Glenariffe Oisins, Antrim minors, Cross and Passion College and Armagh. Earliest GAA memory? Advertisement Watching the All-Ireland Hurling final on TV. Which team-mate has been the most inspirational and why? Johnny McIntosh before he retired, played a couple of years with him and he was different class. […]
