By Michael McMullan ARMAGH Ladies won their fifth Ulster title in six seasons on Saturday but Blaithin Mackin said it hasn’t always been rosy in the garden. She recalls the earlier years of her career when the Orchard County were on the other side of results and Donegal were top of the pops in Ulster. […]
Ulster representation on the GAA Team of the Week
May 12, 2025
ULSTER champions Donegal have five players on the latest GAA Team of the week after Saturday’s extra-time win in the Ulster final. Beaten finalists Armagh have three players on the team, including Oisin Conaty who hit six points, one of which took the decider to extra-time. Louth ended a 68-year gap for a Leinster senior […]
Goal hero Moore hails Donegal’s late, late composure
May 12, 2025
By Michael McMullan CIARÁN Moore was one part of the St Eunan’s duo to shoot Donegal to their 12th Ulster title but he found it hard to put his crucial extra-time goal into context. Replaced by Eoin McHugh in the second half or normal time, Moore returned for Jason McGee in extra time and kicked […]
The All-Ireland group stage picture is now complete
May 12, 2025
By Michael McMullan AFTER the final two provincial showdowns, the search for the Sam Maguire Cup begins this weekend with a full picture of what is coming down the tracks. Reigning champions Armagh face a tough title defence after Saturday’s extra-time defeat put them in a difficult group with last year’s beaten finalists Galway, Dublin […]
Carr’s home fires continue to burn as Donegal chase silverware
May 10, 2025
Niamh Carr lives in Dublin plays her club football with Kilmacud Crokes but her focus is fully on Donegal’s challenge for honors. They take on Armagh in this weekend’s Ulster final. She spoke with Daire Walsh THEY have had a long wait since the end of their Lidl National Football League Division Two campaign, but […]
PREVIEW: It’s up for grabs as Armagh and Donegal lock horns again
May 9, 2025
Ulster SFC final Armagh v Donegal Saturday, Clones, 5.25pm By Michael McMullan IF we get half of the drama of last year’s final, Clones will be rocking on Saturday evening as two heavyweights slug it out once again. The margins were small. When Jemar Hall decided to drop off Odhrán Doherty to defend the middle, […]
Donegal name their pack for Ulster final rematch with Armagh
May 9, 2025
By Michael McMullan DONEGAL have named their team for Saturday’s Ulster final with Armagh, a repeat of last year’s final and the last hurdle in their title defence. It’s an unchanged starting 15 from their win over Down with Caolan McGonagle and Mark Curran added to the bench after spells with injury since their win […]
Gavin Mulreany: A bigger picture behind Saturday’s showdown
May 6, 2025
By Michael McMullan THERE is a warmth in Gavin Mulreany’s smile that radiates the energy in Donegal right now. They put their Ulster champions’ tag on the line in Clones on Saturday evening. Beyond that, they are very much in the Sam Maguire conversation. For Mulreany, there is the realism that he is second choice […]
Darragh Crawford: Donegal’s fan for all seasons
May 2, 2025
The Crawford family travel everywhere to see Donegal. Their son Darragh is also on an adventure of visiting every club in Donegal. Michael McMullan looks into his story… WHEN Jim McGuinness spoke to the media after Sunday’s win over Down, his message was clear. The Ulster final had to be in Clones. Why? The Donegal […]
Ward’s Donegal braced for Armagh repeat
May 2, 2025
By Shaun Casey DONEGAL were deserving eight-points winners when they faced off against Armagh in the semi-final of the Ulster Minor League, but the championship is a different ball game, says Donegal boss Barry Ward. Joseph Gibbons, Matthew Enright and Joe Doherty all raised green flags while star man Tomas Carr chipped in with 0-4 […]