By Michael McMullan AFTER three instalments of disappointment, persistence has been the magic word for Ballinagh. They now face into Saturday’s Ulster Junior B final with Tullysaran and captain Aisling Smith paints the picture. Originally, there was to be a semi-final meeting with Donegal champions Carndonagh. They have since stepped down to the Bridie McMenamin […]
By Michael McMullan CROSSERLOUGH have eyes on their own game as they step into Ulster again. It’s their first foray out of Cavan in three years, having their three-in-a-row hopes dashed by Denn in the 2024 decider. They face preliminary winners Loughgiel in the Ulster Junior A semi-final this weekend. Advertisement “We just have to […]
By Michael McMullan BALLINDERRY are mixing the feeling of being Derry champions with preparing this weekend’s Ulster Junior A semi-final against Mayobridge. The Shamrocks celebrated their 100th year with a special function on Saturday night. Their camogs won the Intermediate championship after narrowly losing out in the final 12 months earlier. Advertisement There were joyous […]
By Michael McMullan SWATRAGH’S visit of last year’s beaten Ulster finalists Clonduff headlines the club camogie weekend in Ulster. They meet in Davitt Park on Saturday (1pm) with Dunloy awaiting the winners in the final. Clonduff won their third successive Down title with an 11-point win over Portaferry last Saturday. Advertisement Sara Louise Graffin (née) […]
By Michael McMullan THE smile on Clíodhna Turner’s face said it all, almost as bright as the Martin Mulholland Cup glistening in her grasp. After leading the Swatragh squad into the club’s hall on Sunday night, celebrating a second Derry Senior Camogie Championship in three years, there was an unmissable pride in her voice. “It was unbelievable, […]
Bellaghy are in their first Derry senior camogie final since they last won the title in 1993. Angela Turner and Paddy Downey look at how they bridged the gap. They sat down with Michael McMullan… Bellaghy’s training base in Drumanee is clean, fresh and impressive. In some ways, it sums up what they’ve brought to […]
THERE is an exciting and busy weekend of action across Ulster with county titles down for decision. Here is a county-by-county glance at the fixtures. Monday’s Gaelic Lives podcast will take a look at all the key stories. ANTRIM Advertisement SENIOR FOOTBALL FINAL Rossa v St Brigid’s Sunday, Corrigan Park, 3pm LAST year’s finalists will […]
By Michael McMullan HAVING not missed a Dunloy championship campaign since she was 16, Nicole McAtamney was lost for words when the final whistle sounded in Sunday’s county final. Teenage star Éobha McAllister’s 11th point sealed victory over Cushendall, sparking the magical celebrations that ended a 23-year wait for glory. Dunloy had already beaten champions Loughgiel in […]
By Michael McMullan IT was another busy weekend of championship action across Ulster. Here is the updated picture of the progress in the counties in all codes, at all grades. It has all the pairings in Ulster, all the way to the All-Ireland finals. Advertisement MENS FOOTBALL SENIOR PRELIMINARY ROUND – October 31/November 1 Burren/Clonduff […]
DERRY SENIOR FOOTBALL QUARTER-FINALS Glen v Kilrea Saturday, Find Insurance Owenbeg, 4pm KILREA’S prize for an excellent win over Steelstown is a shot at the recent All-Ireland champions. The battle of Alex Doherty and Odhran McLarnon will be key. The Watties will have their eyes wide open. Advertisement Verdict: Glen Magherafelt v Lavey Saturday, Find […]
