By Niall Gartland RELEGATION from Division 1B and a six-point defeat in the Ulster Senior Championship to Antrim doesn’t tell the full story of Down’s 2026 campaign to date, according to manager Domhnall Nugent. While positive results haven’t been forthcoming with a couple of exceptions, including a stunning league win over Dublin, it’s certainly not […]
Gaelic Life team of the week
May 19, 2026
WE had a dramatic day in Clones, two Ulster finals in Brewster Park and much more Here is the latest Gaelic Life Team of the Week. 1 Sean Kelly Derry Made vital saves in a close Christy Ring Cup win over Kerry. 2 Peter McGrane Armagh A real tigerish display from the Armagh defender in […]
Kelly delighted with historic weekend for Antrim Camogie
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May 12, 2026
By Shaun Casey IT was a weekend to remember for Antrim Camogie. Last Friday night, they completed a three-in-a-row of Ulster titles for the first time since the ’70’s, beating Down in the final with six-points to spare. Just 36 hours later, their U23 side was in action and saw off Limerick in the All-Ireland […]
Cavan camogs make their return
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May 8, 2026
By Niall Gartland CAVAN camogs are set to feature in their first competitive game in nearly two whole years in Sunday’s Ulster Intermediate Championship final against Tyrone. Managing the team is Philip ‘Gunner’ Brady who is back for a second stint in charge, and he’s naturally delighted that they’re back flying the flag for Cavan […]
Tyrone camogie boss O’Grady welcomes provincial final challenge
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May 8, 2026
By Niall Gartland AN Ulster Intermediate Camogie final against Cavan hasn’t come as a bolt from the blue for Tyrone boss Paul O’Grady. The Breffni County opted out last year and nor did they return in time for this year’s Camogie Leagues, so to the outside world it looked like they’d effectively disbanded. However, O’Grady […]
Caitríona Graham: Antrim keeping busy as the season begins to heat up
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May 7, 2026
By Michael McMullan FRIDAY’S Ulster final date with Down, in Cargin, fits into a busy schedule for Antrim’s camogie team. The U-23 team have booked their place in Sunday’s All-Ireland semi-final with last weekend’s victory over Wexford. Since the end of the league, manager Elaine Dowds – who oversees both teams – released whatever senior […]
Down camog Saoirse Sands battling on many fronts
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May 7, 2026
By Michael McMullan DOWN’S Saoirse Sands has played enough camogie to know what’s at stake in Friday’s Ulster final with reigning champions Antrim in Cargin. The Portaferry star has been looking on from the outside as her teammates prepare for another decider. A troublesome knee problem was diagnosed as the dreaded ACL injury and she […]
Gaelic Life team of the week
April 29, 2026
IT was another busy week on all fronts as the championship continued at different levels. Here our selection from the star players on show. 1 Pearse Smyth Down Landed three long-range frees as Down’s winning run continued. 2 Aoife McDowell Down Did an excellent job shackling Armagh’s dangerous forward Sinead Quinn. Advertisement 3 Caoimhe Conlon […]
Katie Molloy: Born to play, born to lead
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April 24, 2026
Katie Molloy broke into the Antrim senior team as a promising youngster but is now one of their most important cogs. She spoke to Michael McMullan as they head into the championship. In Katie Molloy’s camogie world, she counts herself very lucky. A drive into Dunloy’s premises and their impressive facilities hit you between the […]
McNaughton hails impact of young Saffron stars
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April 23, 2026
By Niall Gartland LUCIA McNaughton has seen the future. A stalwart of the Antrim camogs who has been there, done that and bought the t-shirt, she is hugely encouraged by the impact already being made by greenhorns like Éobha McAllister, Cliona Griffin and Janey McIntosh. Division 1A camogie may have ended in relegation, but they […]