By Niall Gartland CAVAN camogie boss Brendan Skehan hopes that the first victory of his tenure will imbue his side with some much-needed confidence as they look ahead to the remainder of their All-Ireland Premier Junior campaign. Skehan, who managed Meath for the last four seasons, answered the SOS call when things were going particularly […]
Derry can secure their senior championship status
June 7, 2024
By Niall Gartland DERRY will be eyeing up Saturday’s home tie against Limerick as one that could potentially secure their All-Ireland Senior Championship status for 2024. The Oakleafers fell to a bruising defeat to Tipperary last weekend, but this is a much more winnable contest and if they produce the goods at Owenbeg, it would […]
Gaelic Life team of the week
May 30, 2024
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 […]
Cavan GAA, LGFA and Camogie sign Memorandum of Agreement on facilities
May 29, 2024
CAVAN GAA, Cavan LGFA and Cavan Camogie have entered a landmark Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) in relation to the development of The Polo Grounds Centr
O’Mullan: Derry camogs want to test themselves against the very best
May 24, 2024
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 […]
Portglenone camogie: A walk down memory lane
May 23, 2024
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 […]
Underage value is no minor matter…
May 3, 2024
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 […]
Merry relieved to finally get over the line
April 19, 2024
By Shaun Casey RELIEF was the main emotion for Rachael Merry and her Armagh teammates when the final whistle blew in their Division Three National League decider with Laois last weekend as the Orchard County had finally gained promotion. It’s been a target for this Armagh team over the last number of years and they’ve […]
Donnelly: Tyrone’s hard work has paid off
April 18, 2024
By Niall Gartland TYRONE camogie joint-captain Siobhan Donnelly was delighted that their hard work on the training pitch has yielded tangible dividends with a second successive Division Four title. The Red Hands produced a glittering performance against Wicklow in breezy conditions to take the title last Saturday on a scoreline of 3-16 to 0-10. But these […]
Tyrone camogs one step away from place in Electric Ireland All-Ireland Minor ‘C’ final
April 18, 2024
By Niall Gartland TYRONE camogie is going from strength-to-strength and their talented young minor team will battle it out with Wicklow this Sunday for a place in the Electric Ireland All-Ireland Minor final at ‘C’ level. They’re managed by Sean Moohan, a man who has put his heart and soul into Tyrone camogie in recent […]