By Michael McMullan IT’S been a long haul for the Four Masters minor team but manager Damien Dunnion wants their bandwagon to keep on rolling. Two goals from Seanan Carr – including a breath-taking solo effort – helped the Donegal champions to a 5-5 to 2-10 win over Irvinestown in last weekend’s Ulster preliminary round […]
Another slice of history for Clan na Gael
By Shaun Casey THIRTY years ago, Paul O’Hagan lined out for Clan na Gael in the St Paul’s Minor Tournament final as his side suffered an 11-point defeat to Donegal’s Aodh Ruadh. This weekend, O’Hagan will be back in St Paul’s, this time patrolling the sideline as manager, with the Lurgan Blues once again representing Armagh. […]
Clan na Gael appoint new manager
CLAN na Gael have appointed Ronan McMahon as their new senior football manager for the season ahead. McMahon takes over from Clans and Armagh legend Diarmaid Marsden, who wore the bainisteoir bib for four years. The 2002 All-Ireland winner guided the Lurgan men to Intermediate championship glory in 2020 and they remain in the Senior […]
Marsden pleased as senior status secured for Clan na Gael
By Shaun Casey CLAN na Gael secured their senior status last weekend with important wins over Grange (Friday) and Mullaghbawn (Sunday) and that was always the goal according to manager Diarmaid Marsden. “They were two big matches and I suppose there’s no easy matches in this division because you’re playing seasoned teams like the Grange, […]
The life and times of Armagh legend Jimmy Smyth
Jimmy Smyth captained Armagh to their second-ever All-Ireland final appearance in 1977, had a glittering career with Clan Na Gael and also had a long broadcasting career with the BBC. Speaking to Shaun Casey, he reflected on a wide and varied career. PEOPLE of a certain age will fondly remember Jimmy Smyth as the voice […]
Armagh Championship – Exciting stories behind county finals
Read two stories about the county finals to be played this weekend.