Ulster players named on the GAA Team of the Week


EIGHT Ulster players have been named in the latest Team of the Week. Down lead the way with four players – goalkeeper Ronan Burns, goal heroes Daniel Guinness and Micéal Rooney join man of the match Odhrán Murdock from their win over Donegal. Darragh McGurn’s 1-12 earns his a spot despite defeat at the hands […]


From one battle to the next: Donegal’s Katie Dowds looks ahead to the championship


By Daire Walsh FOLLOWING the recent high of a Lidl National Football League Division Two final victory, Katie Dowds and Donegal have another huge game on the horizon at the BOX-IT Athletic Grounds this weekend. Just 15 days on from their NFL showpiece triumph against another provincial rival in the shape of Cavan, the O’Donnell […]


Scars of 2018 are still relevant says Rowland


By Shaun Casey ARMAGH go to Brewster Park on Saturday afternoon as unbackable favourites to overcome their hosts and coast into the semi-finals of the Ulster Championship. But voyages to Enniskillen have rarely been as straightforward. Ask any Armagh fan. Sure, Kieran McGeeney’s men thrashed Fermanagh at that same venue two years ago, before going […]


Bonner names Fermanagh squad to face Armagh


By Shaun Casey DECLAN Bonner has announced the Fermanagh team that will take on Armagh this Saturday afternoon in the Donegal natives first Ulster Championship game in charge. The Erne County have had a difficult season to date following their relegation to Division Four, but they’ll be out to ambush Kieran McGeeney’s Armagh side at […]


Rafferty returns as Armagh mix things up


ETHAN Rafferty has been handed his first start of the season as Armagh go to Brewster Park on Saturday evening, with an eye on booking their place in the Ulster Championship semi-finals. Rafferty featured in the McKenna Cup back in January, and made substitute appearances against Galway and Mayo in the league, both out the […]


Tyrone and Monaghan set for u-20 decider


By Michael McMullan Tyrone and Monaghan will meet in next Wednesday’s Ulster u-20 final. Reigning champions Tyrone came from 0-7 to 0-1 down at half-time to overcome Donegal in Convoy. The home side were left to rue nine first-half wides when they were in control of the game. Advertisement Peter Colton hit Tyrone’s only score […]


Team news: Senior star Roarty named as U20 semi-final teams released


By Michael McMullan BOTH Ulster semi-finals are down for decision tonight (Wednesday), both streamed live on TG4 YouTube. Donegal v Tyrone (St Mary’s Convoy – Wednesday – 7.30pm) Finnbarr Roarty will be the most watched man in Convoy when Donegal welcome Ulster and All-Ireland champions Tyrone. The Tyrone camp will have eyes locked into the […]