THE reigning All-Ireland champions Dublin sent out another strong message of intent last weekend and based on current form they seem to be in the mood again this year. Their last two performances have shown the rest of the country what kind of performance levels will be required this year if they are to wrestle […]
THERE were midweek wins for Derry, Down and reigning champions Donegal in the Ulster Minor League. Four points from Conor McCahill helped Donegal to victory over Fermanagh (2-9 to 0-5) in Barry’ Ward’s first game in charge. Goal from Sean O’Carroll and substitute Alex Cunnea ensured the home side clinched victory. Derry came from behind to […]
Glen’s Conor Glass was named the 2023 Men’s Footballer of the Year at Friday night’s Gaelic Life Ulster Club All-Stars in association with McKeever Sport. Alan Rodgers caught up with Conor after he came off stage from collecting his award. The Men’s Footballer of the Year category was sponsored by Tyrone Trailers. Advertisement Receive […]
By Michael McMullan FORMER Derry player Enda Lynn has joined Antrim league champions Portglenone. Lynn, a native of neighbouring Greenlough across the Bann in County Derry, had transferred to London club Round Towers last season and lined out for the London county team. He has been joined by former Greenlough goalkeeper Kevin Mullan who had […]
By Michael McMullan DUBLIN manager Dessie Farrell said he can understand Derry’s stance not to go with a full-strength line-up for Saturday’s Celtic Park showdown. The Oakleafers fell to their first defeat of the season after securing their Division One status six days earlier in Salthill. Mickey Harte made seven changes for the visit of […]
Dermot McGuigan has a new love for Gaelic football in the sunny climes of Spain. In the week World GAA launched their new strategy, he tells Michael McMullan about what Éire Óg, Seville has to offer. IT’S almost 3,000 kilometres from the picturesque slopes of Slieve Gallion, in the heart of County Derry, to the […]
WHAT a big seven days it has been in this part of the country for GAA. Last Saturday afternoon, Jarlath Burns became the 41st Uachtarán Cumann Lúthchleas Gael. I have had the privilege of knowing Jarlath personally for 20-plus years now and he genuinely is what you see portrayed in the media – a real […]
BEFORE I get into this week’s piece, I want to touch on the “hype”, if you want to call it that, which surrounds our game. Our game has grown massively over the last number of years and there is an ever increasing hunger for information and, indeed, opinion that surrounds our game nowadays. I’ve lost count […]
Rory Gallagher has had his temporary debarment from GAA activities lifted after a ruling by the Disputes Resolution Authority.
THE difference between Dublin, Kerry and the others is that the big two are capable of making decisive contributions in big games. The Mayo-Kerry game on Saturday evening provided a perfect example of this. With the sides level and two minutes of injury time left, Mayo, with the wind, were in control of the ball. The […]
