All-Ireland SFC Armagh 2-21 Derry 2-17 By Michael McMullan WITH goalkeeper Ethan Rafferty to the fore, All-Ireland champions Armagh held off a stellar Derry comeback to get their defence off to a winning start on Saturday night. Advertisement He denied cousins Brendan and Tommy Rogers goals in a frantic final quarter as Derry wrestled momentum […]
McEvoy hoping for Derry déjà vu
May 23, 2025
By Shaun Casey IT was at Celtic Park last year that Armagh really started to believe they could go all the way. After a heartbreaking Ulster final defeat, Armagh showed their worth against Derry and enjoyed the experience of a lifetime. Philly McEvoy is hoping for some déjà vu this weekend. After another gut-wrenching Ulster final […]
All-Ireland camogie previews
May 23, 2025
WE take a look at this weekend’s game in the All-Ireland camogie championship SATURDAY, MAY 24 GLEN DIMPLEX ALL-IRELAND SENIOR CHAMPIONSIP GROUP 1 Clare v Wexford, Zimmer Biomet Páirc Chíosog, 2pm Referee: Andy Larkin (Cork) (Live on Camogie Association YouTube) There is no time for these teams to feel their way into the championship as […]
Two changes for Armagh ahead of the visit of Derry
May 23, 2025
ARMAGH have named their team for the opening game of their Sam Maguire defence on Saturday evening on home soil. The Orchard County welcome Derry in a rematch of their final league game of the season when they eased to victory. Like last season, it’s a first game back since a narrow Ulster final defeat […]
Gaelic Lives Group Stages Week 2 Preview
May 23, 2025
KYLE Coney and Paul Durcan preview all the upcoming championship action! Malachy O’Rourke’s Tyrone head to Ballybofey to take on back-to-back Ulster champions Donegal. All-Ireland champions Armagh hope to bounce back from their provincial final defeat when they host Derry. Monaghan are on the road to Newbridge as they take on newly crowned Leinster winners […]
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 […]
This weekend’s GAA on the box
May 21, 2025
THERE is another bumper weekend of Gaelic Games action on this weekend across the land. The Munster and Leinster hurling titles are still on the line with the football action now switching towards the race for Sam. Ulster champions Donegal welcome Tyrone to MacCumhaill Park in a repeat of their opener from last year won […]
Cassidy hoping for one final push as Derry book another final berth
May 19, 2025
By Michael McMullan SEAN Cassidy has hurled for Derry long enough to know when they’ve been on the money and Saturday was one of those days. The Sleacht Néill defender ranks their 2-30 to 1-13 win over Wicklow as one of their best of the season. The timing of it was perfect. After losing to […]
Tally expecting a battle to emerge from group of death
May 19, 2025
By Michael McMullan DERRY are under no illusions with the task facing them when they begin their All-Ireland campaign this weekend. Manager Paddy Tally said being paired with Armagh, Galway and Dublin zoned them in right away. “It’s a tough group,” said Tally, referencing to the only group with all four teams having played in […]
O’Neill inspires Antrim to victory over Derry
May 18, 2025
TG4 ULSTER JUNIOR FINAL Antrim 3-8 Derry 2-7 PLAYER of the match Maria O’Neill contributed 2-2 as Antrim were pushed all the way by Derry in an exciting Ulster Junior decider. The Oakleafers had an excellent first quarter and led by four points thanks mainly to an Aine McAllister goal in the 13th minute. Advertisement […]