Davitt delight after ending camogie famine


By Michael McMullan HER voice may have been feeling the effects of Swatragh’s weekend of celebration but there was still no hiding camog star Mairéad McNicholl’s delight. In a game of fine margins, her nine points, a penalty save from Niamh McQuillan and a stellar defensive performance ended the famine since their last title in […]


Ulster Club championship fixtures


THERE are still a few county finals – including the refixed ones – but here is how the Ulster Club draws at at the moment MENS FOOTBALL SENIOR PRELIMINARY ROUND – November 2/3 Trillick/Errigal Ciaran v St Eunan’s Advertisement QUARTER-FINALS – November 9/10 (1) Erne Gaels/Enniskillen Gaels v Clontibret/Scotstown (2) Kilcoo v Crosserlough (3) Glen/Newbridge […]


Amy Boyle hoping for family feeling in county final day


By Niall Gartland BEST out of five? Loughgiel midfielder Amy Boyle hopes that they come out on top of their most important match of the season against Dunloy to date, that being Sunday’s Antrim Senior Championship final clash. The Shamrocks have dominated the Saffrons camogie scene for the last decade – and the word ‘dominated’ […]


Ulster club championship fixtures at a glance


WITH county finals all over Ulster, the club season is getting to the cutting edge. Here is how the pairings in Ulster – in all codes – sit before this weekend’s action. MEN’S FOOTBALL SENIOR Advertisement PRELIMINARY ROUND – November 2/3 Trillick/Errigal Ciaran v St Eunan’s/Dungloe QUARTER-FINALS – November 9/10 (1) Erne Gaels/Enniskillen Gaels v […]


Gaelic Life team of the week


WITH the club championships getting more serious as the weeks pass, we look at some of the players who are putting their hands up with key performances. Here is the latest Gaelic Life team of the week 1 SHAUN PATTON St Eunan’s Big save from Cathal Gillespie ultimately was a game-winning one. Advertisement 2 SHAUN TOAL […]


Niamh Mallon shortlisted for camogie award


FROMER Down player Niamh Mallon has been shortlisted for a PwC Camogie All-Star Award. It comes after the list of nominations were released and Mallon – who played with Galway – is one 11 of their All-Ireland final team to be listed. All-Ireland champions Cork lead the way with 11 awards. Mallon has been playing […]


Gaelic Life team of the week


AFTER another weekend of action across all codes, here is our latest Gaelic Life Team of the Week. Armagh and Cavan camogs’ seasons came to an end at the semi-final stage. With the county season coming to a conclusion, club activity is beginning to warm up with leagues coming to a conclusion. Here is our […]


Breffni camogs set for Laois litmus test


By Niall Gartland THERE’S a sense that the Cavan camogs are coming full circle as they hone their preparations for Saturday’s All-Ireland Premier Junior Championship semi-final against Laois. The Breffni County fell to a bruising feat to Laois in their opening group stage clash in late May, but since then they’ve found form with four […]


Hayes hopes Orchard camogs can stand up to Tipperary challenge


By Niall Gartland ARMAGH camogs are one step away from a place in the All-Ireland Junior Championship final, but they’ll have to produce something very special indeed if they’re to come out on the winning side of the argument against Tipperary Seconds this Saturday. The Orchard County have had a superb season in every respect, […]


Hayes hopes Orchard camogs can stand up to Tipperary challenge


By Niall Gartland ARMAGH camogs are one step away from a place in the All-Ireland Junior Championship final, but they’ll have to produce something very special indeed if they’re to come out on the winning side of the argument against Tipperary Seconds this Saturday. The Orchard County have had a superb season in every respect, […]