By Michael McMullan SHAUN Patton has been named to start in Sunday’s Ulster final against Armagh as Donegal aim to lift the Anglo Celt Cup for the first time since 2019. The St Eunan’s ‘keeper went off injured against Derry with Gavin Mulreaney taking over in the win over Tyrone. Patton was listed on the […]
Armagh can master the Mourne men again
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April 26, 2024
ULSTER SFC SEMI-FINAL Down v Armagh Saturday, 5.15pm, Clones By Shaun Casey A LOT can change inside 12 months, especially in the world of Gaelic football – and it’s been one whole year since Down and Armagh renewed their age-old rivalry that spans back much longer than any of us can remember. The two great foes […]
Armagh and Down name teams for Clones showdown
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April 25, 2024
KIERAN McGeeney and Conor Laverty has named his side for Saturday’s Ulster SFC semi-final clash (Clones, 5.15pm). It’s an unchanged Armagh team from the win over Fermanagh but goalkeeper Ethan Rafferty has been named on the bench. Greg McCabe has also made a return ahead of what it a repeat of last year’s semi-final won […]
GLIST: It’s championship time
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April 12, 2024
The championship is here and Michael McMullan looks at some of the things we’ll see Anyone got a ticket? THERE won’t be room to turn a sweet in your mouth at Celtic Park later this month as Derry welcome Donegal. The boom is back in both counties. You have Jim versus Mickey and the recent […]
Cavan net Ulster win in dramatic finale
April 7, 2024
Ulster SFC Cavan 3-12 Monaghan 1-12 By Michael McMullan A RAMPANT Cavan advanced to the last eight in Ulster with a dramatic victory over Monaghan thanks to three goals on Sunday in Clones. Advertisement It was Gerard Smith’s 76th minute goal that shot an energetic Cavan side into a 2-11 to 1-12 lead they never […]
Cavan and Monaghan teams named for Clones clash
April 5, 2024
By Michael McMullan THIS time last year he was preparing to pull on the number one jersey but Raymond Galligan has named his side for Sunday’s Ulster SFC showdown with rivals Monaghan on Sunday in Clones (4pm). Galligan will have to prepare without Killian Clarke, Jason McLaughlin, Dara McVeety and Ryan O’Neill. The Breffni threat […]
Beggan: “James Mealiff is a machine”
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December 31, 2023
Fabian Beggan gives the inside track on his teammates… Name: Fabian Beggan. Age: 25. Teams played for: Clones, St Pat’s, DCU and Monaghan. Advertisement Earliest GAA memory? Being dropped to my first training at Coyle’s field. Which team-mate has been the most inspirational and why? Finty Kelly, he’s been playing and winning with Monaghan for […]
Experienced heads still key for Corey
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June 3, 2023
All-Ireland SFC Round 2 Monaghan v Clare Sunday, St Tiernach’s Park, 2pm By Shaun Casey YOU can’t teach old dogs new tricks, but then again, sometimes you don’t have to. Although Monaghan seem to be trying to turn a corner, when the going gets tough, it’s the old battle-hardened warriors that still stand up to […]
DECLAN McCOY: Still an imperfect system
May 20, 2023
AS I write this I have a sense of déjà vu. Another big game for Armagh and another heart-breaking penalty shoot-out defeat. I’m just back from a coffee with Aaron McKay and he was so disappointed he let me pay (again!). I would suggest the next time instead of penalties we should have a supporter […]
Preview: Derry must match the Orchard need
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May 13, 2023
Ulster SFC Final Derry v Armagh Sunday, Clones, 4pm (Live on RTÉ and BBC) By Michael McMullan THE last time these two jostled in the championship, it was the Covid year and Armagh’s 0-6 to 0-2 lead at the first water break had Derry chasing a game a second half gale wasn’t able to help […]