HURLERS from Ulster have been named on the Joe McDonagh and Champion 15 teams of the year. Down ace Daithi Sands was the sole Ulster player listed on the Joe McDonagh team. It’s his third time to make the side after being selected in 2019 and 2022. The 2024 Champion 15 team was a selection […]
Goal ace Galvin a jack of all trades
By Shaun Casey AS one door closes another opens but when it comes to Tomas Galvin’s sporting career, when one competition comes to a close, another begins. We’re only five months into 2024, and already the young Keady man has lined out for five different teams this year. Predominantly, his soccer journey with Dungannon Swifts has […]
Duffin: Tyrone hurlers have nothing to lose against Kildare
By Alan Rodgers A LESSON from history offers at least some hope for the Tyrone hurlers as they prepare for what’s firmly expected to be their toughest outing this year against a Kildare team which has been blazing a trail in the Christy Ring Cup so far this year. It is almost 30 years now […]
Cleary has clear vision of Derry’s task
By Michael McMullan SATURDAY’S visit of London to Owenbeg is essentially an All-Ireland semi-final, insists Paul Cleary. There are two rounds of the Christy Ring group format to go but defeat in Kildare has left Derry at jeopardy’s door this weekend. Speaking after their win over Tyrone, Derry boss Johnny McGarvey felt two teams from […]
Victory vital in Yeats County for Tyrone hurlers
By Alan Rodgers A VICTORY is now an urgent priority for the Tyrone hurlers as they continue their Christy Ring Cup campaign with a vital clash against a Sligo side which has consistently proved to be strong opposition. It has been a difficult start to the competition for the Red Hands. An opening day defeat […]
Oak Leaf hurler’s title hopes set for acid test
By Michael McMullan DERRY manager Johnny McGarvey said his side will face the “acid test” on Saturday with a trip to fellow Christy Ring Cup contenders Kildare. A glance at the table suggests that two from Derry, London and Kildare – all on four points – will advance to the final. After this weekend, Derry […]
McGarry in line for Tyrone post
STEPHEN McGarry is set to make the step up to the position of Tyrone Senior Hurling manager subject to ratification from club delegates at the next monthly meeting of the County Committe. The Ballycastle native’s name has been put forward for approval by the County Board, and it’s expected that he will be rubberstamped as […]
McGarvey hoping Derry hurlers rise to the occasion
By Michael McMullan DERRY senior hurling manager Johnny McGarvey sees Saturday’s Christy Ring Cup final showdown with Meath as a “50-50” clash and hopes it’s his side that rises to the occasion. The Royals were narrow winners when the sides met at Owenbeg in the league stages of the competition, but Saturday (Croke Park, 5pm) […]
Oak Leaf hurlers can’t take their eyes off the ball says McGarvey
BY KIERAN LYNCH DERRY’S fate is in their own hands this weekend as they host Mayo at Owenbeg with a chance to reach the Christy Ring final on the line. The Oakleaf County trail Meath and Sligo by one point in the table, but with those two sides facing off, a Derry victory would see Johnny […]
Kearns set sight on Sligo success
By Alan Rodgers A PLACE in the Christy Ring Cup final is now the target that’s within reach for the Tyrone hurlers as they prepare for a crucial clash boosted by the two excellent displays which they have produced so far in the competition. It has been a really optimistic start for the Red Hands […]