By Michael McMullan GOWNA are Cavan champions for the third time in five seasons and making a breakthrough in Ulster is now firmly on the agenda. The band of brothers welcome 11-time champions Crossmaglen to Kingspan Breffni Park as they aim to breathe some Breffni life into the competition. There is no Cavan name etched […]
By Michael McMullan CAVAN LGFA manager Emmet Daly has announced his management team as he embarks on a third season in charge. Former Down manager Colm Donnelly joining the set up, teaming up with Head Coach Donal Farrelly. Mattie Cahill, Killian Tracey and Debbie Lee Gaffney are coaches/Selectors. Advertisement Andy Tsang is their Lead S&C […]
By Michael McMullan LACKEN face Doire Trasna in Saturday’s refixed Ulster Junior Football Championship clash in Find Insurance Celtic Park. It comes after last weekend’s weather the saw the original fixture pulled on the morning of the game. “It’s a strange enough situation because it’s probably something you’re not really used to,” captain Shane Moynagh […]
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 Niall Gartland THE Knockbride ladies are riding the crest of a wave, but it doesn’t get much tougher than an all-or-nothing battle with a renaissant Donaghmoyne, who are comfortably the most successful team in the history of the Ulster Ladies Championship. Donaghmoyne are well and truly back, sealing their spot in Sunday’s Ulster Senior […]
THERE is a strong Ulster focus among the PwC Camogie Soaring Stars announced today. All-Ireland intermediate champions Antrim have eight on tthe selection as well as Elaine Dowds named as Manager of the Year. The Soaring Stars recognise the outstanding players from this year’s Intermediate and Premier Junior Championships, after Antrim and Armagh won the […]
EVAN Doughty has has been chosen as the latest Gaelic Life Player of the Week. He has starred on is return from injury and was outstanding as Cuchulainns clawed their way back to grab a draw with Killygarry. He was voted by you, our readers, ahead of Dromintee goalkeeper Dylan McGahon Malone who finished in […]
Raymond Galligan began his Cavan career in attack before switching to the number one jersey. As captain he lifted the Anglo Celt Cup before stepping into management. He spoke to Michael McMullan From Raymond Galligan the forward to goalkeeper, to captain and then to manager was quite the journey. Having stepped down as Breffni manager […]
10 YEARS AGO MAYO booked their spot in the All-Ireland SFC final, but they weren’t exactly in red-hot form against Tipperary. A 64th minute goal from Conor O’Shea finally knocked the stuffing out of Tipperary, Mayo doing enough to record a 2-13 to 0-14 win at Croke Park. There were a few positives from a Mayo […]
