FORMER Donegal star Martin McElhinney looks back at some of the big moments from his player career and games he has watched down the years… Name: Martin McElhinney Teams played for: Naomh Micheal, Donegal, DCU, Queens University. Current involvement: Still playing with my club Naomh Michael, managing our u-14 team too. Advertisement Which club game, […]
Gaoth Dobhair eye title number eight
By Michael McMullan GAOTH Dobhair u-21s have a chance to back up last season’s championship success when they face Glenswilly in Saturday’s decider (O’Donnell Park, 2.30pm). Cathal Mac Giolla Easpaig’s late free was enough to see off Termon, after extra time, as Gaoth Dobhair landed their seventh u-21 title back in January. It’s Glenswilly’s first […]
Setanta focus turns to All-Ireland series
By Dáire Bonnar AFTER a superb win in the Ulster Intermediate Hurling final two weeks ago, attention for Setanta turns towards Sunday’s All-Ireland semi-final. The memory of that win against Eire Óg Carrickmore is something that will live long in the memory for the Cross/Killygordon community, but they have had to park that away for […]
JOE BROLLY: Jimmy’s Wall
MANY years ago, I wrote: “It is only a matter of time before teams are investing in stealth and cloaking technology and bug sweeping devices. It will also become the norm to maintain 24 hour surveillance on the movements, phones, smart devices and computers of all players. Behavioural contracts will be the norm. Players will have […]
Lavey ladies braced for Ulster championship final showdown
By Niall Gartland DOWN the years Lavey has been famed for many things, including the success of their camogie team with six senior championship titles to their name. And that tradition of camogie explains why there was a little bit of apprehension in some quarters when they introduced ladies football to the club a mere […]
Provincial final is family affair for the Boyles from Dungloe
By Niall Gartland THREE of Tony Boyle’s daughters will line out for Dungloe in Sunday’s Ulster Junior Championship final against Lavey, and he’s the first to admit that their presence is the reason he got involved in the first place. The Donegal icon had been deeply involved in the men’s side of the club, the […]
No slacking for players in close season – McBrearty
BY RYAN FERRY PATRICK McBrearty says there is no slacking off for the Donegal players over the close season this term. McBrearty missed a large chunk of the 2023 season through injury so he’s happy to be busy and on a gym programme. There are a lot of physical gains to be made over the […]
Jackman remains with Saffrons
By Michael McMullan FERMANAGH native Niall Jackman will remain in charge of Antrim’s u-20footballers for a third season. Jackman will be assisted by coaches Aaron Douglas, Matthew Gribbin, Sean McKenna, Stephen Bateson and Paddy Kelly. Marcus Graham will be in charge of Strength and Conditioning with Mark McAreavey (Performance Analyst) also on board. Advertisement It […]
Ó Baoill return a boost for Donegal
By Shaun Casey NEW Donegal manager Jim McGuinness has received a major boost as key player Dáire Ó Baoill is set to return. Gaelic Life had reported earlier in the summer that Ó Baoill, along with his Gaoth Dobhair club and county teammate Ódhran McFadden Ferry, were set to miss the club championship and potentially next […]
A battle for top spot in Donegal
By Michael McMullan SOMETHING must give in Carndonagh on Saturday afternoon (3pm) when Convoy and Naomh Ultan complete Group B of the Donegal Junior Football Championship this weekend. Both teams have won all their games to date and Convoy (+29) are ahead of Naomh Ultan (+22) at the top of the table. The group winner […]