THE GAA is initiating a major survey of members as part of one of its biggest ever reviews of its amateur status. Uachtarán CLG Jarlath Burns established the Amateur Status Review Committee (ASRC) in March 2024 under the chair of former Derry player Professor David Hassan, and this group have been reviewing data and previous […]
By Michael McMullan DERRY manager Johnny McGarvey was proud of this side despite Saturday’s gut-wrenching defeat in their Christy Ring Cup final in Croke Park. Playing in their fourth final in five years, Derry were left chasing a slick and efficient London team who controlled the breaking ball on their way to an early 0-4 […]
Christy Ring Cup final London 1-27 Derry 1-24 By Michael McMullan DERRY’s search for a first Christy Ring Cup title ended in devastation as their late rally came up short. Advertisement David Devine hit 1-12 as London etched their name on the cup for the first time since 2012. Derry were always chasing the game […]
By Jonathan Hogan IT’S a capital showdown with more than a backdrop. Fermanagh head to Croke Park this Sunday to face Wexford, knowing a win could bring home advantage — or more — in the Tailteann Cup knockouts. From the low against Carlow to the lift of Longford, Fermanagh’s Tailteann Cup campaign has steadied. Ten […]
By Michael McMullan DERRY manager Johnny McGarvey said their focus is on a performance in Saturday’s Christy Ring Cup final but they must also embrace playing in Croke Park. The Oakleafers are bidding to end their search for their first title in their fourth final in five seasons and the third during McGarvey’s tenure as […]
Derry captain Cormac O’Doherty has played in three Christy Ring Cup final defeats but persistence takes him back to Croke Park on Saturday. Michael McMullan went to meet him… BETWEEN club, school and county, Cormac O’Doherty has stood in the firing line enough times to know the difference between winning and losing a crunch game […]
By Michael McMullan DERRY will play their fifth Christy Ring Cup final as part of a triple header in Croke Park later this month. Cavan will also be part of the billing in the Lory Meagher but must wait to see if it is Monaghan or New York they face. That game will take place […]
CROKE Park Stadium is delighted to announce the official launch of the new Sensory Room and a new Audio Descriptive Commentary service. The stadium is committed to improving stadium facilities and making attending games in the stadium as inclusive as possible for those with accessibility needs.# Located in the GAA Museum, Croke Park’s Sensory Room […]
By Michael McMullan MONAGHAN manager Gabriel Bannigan has made one change to his team ahead go Saturday’s NFL Division Two final with Roscommon at Croke Park (7.15pm) Stephen O’Hanlon starts ahead of Kevin Loughran from their defeat to Down. There is also an appearance in the 26 for Karl O’Connell. Advertisement Monaghan lost the Division […]
NFL DIVISION TWO FINAL Monaghan v Roscommon Saturday, Croke Park, 7.15pm By Michael McMullan THERE is little surprise Monaghan and Roscommon are locking horns on Saturday. Both were relegated from the top flight last year. And both have quality. When the Monaghan bus pulled out of the Hyde after their defeat to the Rossies earlier […]
