PREVIEW: 2023 CAMOGIE PLAYER OF THE YEAR AWARD


Ulster Camogie is coming down with exceptionally talented players, so it’s no easy ask to find and anoint a Camogie Player of the Year award in association with Ulster Camogie. This time last year it was Loughgiel Shamrocks sensation Róisín McCormick who was named as the winner, and she was a fitting recipient after a […]


Nominees: Camogie Manager of the Year


Below are the nominees for the 2023 Camogie Manager of the Year. Find out more about this year’s shortlisted nominees below. Benny Dillon – Loughgiel Loughgiel maintained their place at the top of the tree for the second year running and manager for both of their Ulster Senior Championship winning campaigns was Benny Dillon. For […]


McGrath’s double ensures Saints see off Cross 


AIB All-Ireland Junior B final St Munna’s (Westmeath) 2-7  Crossmaglen Rangers (Armagh) 1-5  By Daragh Ó Conchúir IT was disappointment at the weekend as two goals in the opening period from Sandra McGrath propelled St Munna’s to a hard-earned victory in the AIB All-Ireland Junior B club camogie final at NGDC Abbotstown. Advertisement McGrath finished […]


History on the line for Cross camogs


By Shaun Casey IT’S 20 years since a camogie team from Crossmaglen lined out on All-Ireland final day, but this Saturday in Abbostown, the Rangers will once again compete for All-Ireland glory. Back in 2003, the black and amber camogs overcame Drumcullen of Offaly to claim the Phil McBride Cup in the inaugural year of […]


Crossmaglen girls enjoying the journey


By Shaun Casey THERE’S a rich history and tradition attached to the famed black and amber jersey of Crossmaglen that the football team has created and maintained over the course of the last three decades, but now it’s the camogs that are strutting their stuff on the national stage. Paul Monaghan’s side conquered Ulster in […]


Cream of the crop – Ulster Club winners


The race for the Ulster Senior Football Club Championship is hotting up and Shaun Casey takes a look at the last ten winners.. Glen GLEN’S breakthrough has been phenomenal over the past few years, from claiming their first ever county title in Derry to being All-Ireland contenders in a short space of time. Malachy O’Rourke’s […]


Murtagh takes over at Shane O’Neill’s


FORMER Crossmaglen forward Johnny Murtagh has been appointed as the new manager of Shane O’Neill’s. Murtagh has managerial experience having taken Middletown and Castleblayney in recent years and played for Crossmaglen IIs in the Armagh Intermediate Championship this season. The Crossmaglen native made ten appearances for Armagh in the 2011 season and also lined out […]


Kernan reflects on retirement decision


By Shaun Casey CROSSMAGLEN and Armagh legend Aaron Kernan has decided to call time on his illustrious club career. During his 23 years in the black and amber, Kernan won 18 county medals, eight Ulster titles and three All-Irelands. Kernan, son of legendary Armagh player and manager Joe, retired following his side’s five-point defeat to […]


Crossmaglen and Armagh legend Kernan hangs up the boots


CROSSMAGLEN and Armagh legend Aaron Kernan has decided to call time on his illustrious club career. During his 23-years in the black and amber, Kernan won it all. He finishes his career with 18 county medals, 8 Ulster titles and 3 All-Irelands. Kernan, son of legendary Armagh player and manager Joe, retired following his sides […]


Cross focus on their own game


By Michael McMullan TWELVE months after a league reshuffle saw Crossmaglen down to the intermediate camogie ranks; they have the Armagh title in the bank and are an hour away from more silver. They take on Cavan side Kill on Saturday (Castleblayney, 2pm) with an Ulster title up for grabs and Ríona McConville sums up […]