By Shaun Casey FOR the second season in a row, Ulster champions Clann Éireann have been granted home advantage for their All-Ireland semi-final and full-back Clodagh McCambridge says her side are honoured to once again run out in Lurgan. Last season, after claiming the Ulster crown for the first time in their history, the side […]
All-Ireland ladies football weekend at a glance
THE 2024 AIB All-Ireland Ladies Club Football Championship final line-up will be confirmed over the coming weekend. 12 clubs are chasing coveted slots in the Finals, to be played over the weekend of Saturday/Sunday December 14/15. The Intermediate (3pm) and Senior (5pm) Finals are scheduled for Saturday December 14 at Croke Park, with the Junior […]
Petey pleased to bring joy to club and parish
By Alan Rodgers PETER Harte was a young boy watching from the stands when Errigal Ciaran last reigned supreme in Ulster. Now, after more than a decade representing the club with distinction, he is preparing to play what all hope will be a pivotal role as they prepare for their first provincial decider in 22 […]
Aidan savouring Errigal Ciaran journey
By Niall Gartland ERRIGAL Ciaran are bidding to become the first Tyrone team to participate in an Ulster Championship SFC Club final in a full decade when they lock swords with Clann Éireann in Sunday’s semi-final showdown at Páirc Elser in Newry. Played as part of a double-header with Derrylaughan’s Intermediate Championship clash against Ballinderry, […]
Clann Éireann not looking past Errigal challenge
By Shaun Casey WHILE the Clann Éireann ladies carried home their second consecutive Ulster title last Sunday, it’s all about the men this weekend and they are keen to follow in the ladies footsteps, says boss Ruairi Lavery. The huge obstacle of Tyrone champions Errigal Ciaran stand between Clann Éireann and a first-ever appearance in an […]
Clann Éireann not concerned with last season’s success
By Shaun Casey CLANN Éireann manager Gregory McGonigle says his side aren’t looking back on the glories of last season, when they collected their first ever Ulster title, but are fully focused on the 2024 campaign. McGonigle’s girls will defend their crown on Sunday against Cavan champions Lurgan and Clann Éireann, who have a host […]
Lurgan ladies set for first ever Ulster SFC final
By Niall Gartland IT’S something of a big deal. The Lurgan ladies from Cavan will appear in their first-ever Ulster Senior Club Championship final this Sunday when they meet the might of holders Clann Éireann. They’re accustomed to that winning feeling in the Breffni County, mopping up nine of the last 17 titles on offer, […]
Canavan: Errigal hoping to inspire next generation
By Niall Gartland TOMMY Canavan hopes that the youth of Errigal Ciaran will be suitably inspired by their footballing heroes’ memorable journey into the deep end of the prestigious Ulster Senior Club Championship. Supporters young and old mingled with the Errigal Ciaran footballers on the Corrigan Park sod following their convincing eight-point win over Cargin […]
We didn’t panic says Clann Éireann captain McConville
By Michael McMullan CLANN Éireann captain Conor McConville pointed to their control in tight corners this season and its importance in Sunday’s win over Derry champions Newbridge. The sides were level five times during the second half and Clann Éireann had to dig in when Newbridge – led by Derry star Conor Doherty – overcame […]
Lavery not taking Newbridge lightly
By Shaun Casey CLANN Éireann won’t be taking anything for granted when they take on Derry champions Newbridge at Celtic Park this Sunday in the opening round of the Ulster Championship, says boss Ruairi Lavery. Newbridge upset the odds in the Oakleaf County, overcoming Derry, Ulster and All-Ireland champions Glen in the final. While many […]