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 […]
By Niall Gartland CORMAC O’Doherty would dearly love to pocket a Christy Ring Cup medal this year– but the free-scoring Derry forward senses that won’t be happening unless they overcome Wicklow down in Celtic Park this Saturday afternoon. It’s their fifth and final group stage match and they sit second in the table, but O’Doherty expects that […]
THERE are four ladies football finals down for decision on Sunday, including an Ulster double header in Clones. We will chat to the Down, Cavan, Derry and Antrim camps. Check out Thursday’s edition of Gaelic Life. Here are the fixture details. Sunday May 18, 2025 TG4 Leinster Junior Championship Final Carlow v Louth; TEG Cusack […]
BELLAGHY Wolfe Tones GAC are inviting GAA clubs across Ireland to stand beside the family of the late Sean Brown. In a powerful act of solidarity and resilience, the “Walk for Truth” aims to highlight the support for Brown family in their pursuit of a public inquiry into Sean’s death. In a letter, widely circulated […]
By Niall Gartland TWO years ago Áine McGill played her part in a memorable All-Ireland Intermediate triumph for the Derry camogs, but she’s yet to get her hands on a provincial medal with the county. That’s the prize on offer this Sunday as Derry attempt to avenge last year’s Ulster Senior Championship final defeat to […]
By Niall Gartland ONLY for the shot-stopping exploits of Caitriona Graham, reigning champions Antrim wouldn’t even be in this year’s Ulster Senior Camogie Championship final, which takes place this Sunday against Derry. Deep into injury time of their two-point semi-final win over Down, Graham was called into action when Beth Fitzpatrick latched onto a hopeful […]
By Michael McMullan THE prize for the winners of Saturday week’s Ulster final is a mini-Ulster championship in Group One of the All-Ireland SFC group stages. Wednesday’s draw pits the winners of Donegal and Armagh against Tyrone and Cavan with Connacht runners up as the second seed. Derry, who have yet to win a game […]
By Michael McMullan DERRY must plan without James Sargent for Wednesday’s Ulster U-20 semi-final with reigning All-Ireland champions Tyrone (Owenbeg, 7.30). The Lavey man, a two-time All-Ireland minor winner, sustained a knee ligament injury in their win over Cavan in the final group game. Sargent was forced off during the first half with a scan […]
THE Derry club season is in full swing and Eoghan Rua are back in action but Ruairi Mooney has an extra plate to spin next weekend. A Sigerson Cup winner with St Mary’s during his time as a student in Belfast, Mooney has won championships with his club in football and hurling. There was also […]
By Niall Gartland DERRY may be back-to-back All-Ireland Minor champions but their manager Kieran Glackin points out that this is very much a new team and a new year. The Bellaghy man was handed the reins by Damian McErlain, who has moved up to taking the U-20 grade, though he hasn’t been left with much […]
