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 […]
Donnelly embracing trip to Croker
May 31, 2025
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 […]
Derry boss hoping his side can embrace Croke Park in Christy Ring showdown
May 29, 2025
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 […]
O’Doherty and Derry back challenging for an elusive first
May 28, 2025
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 […]
Croke Park hurling triple header details announced
May 21, 2025
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 launches sensory room and audio descriptive commentary
May 19, 2025
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 […]
Teams named for Monaghan’s Rossie rematch
March 29, 2025
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 […]
Farney eye Rossie rematch
March 29, 2025
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 […]
Mícheál Bannigan hoping to crown a strong league
March 28, 2025
By Shaun Casey Monaghan captain Mícheál Bannigan says his side are focused on delivering a performance in the Division Two league final this weekend as the preparations begin to intense ahead of the Ulster Championship. The Farney County face Roscommon in the decider, with both sides making a swift return to the top tier following […]
McKaigue hails Maghera’s humilty on their glory trail
March 18, 2025
By Michael McMullan ST Patrick’s Maghera selector Chrissy McKaigue hailed the level of workrate and the humility within the group after securing the school’s sixth Hogan Cup. The former Derry defender was also content they’d “balanced the books” with six titles from their 12 appearances. Losing six finals wasn’t a great record. Their mentality was […]