JOE BROLLY:The Red Little Hen


LIKE the Little Red Hen, Jimmy doesn’t need any help. But unlike the Little Red Hen, he doesn’t ask for it. I watched them training once in 2011, shortly before their All-Ireland semi-final against Dublin and was amazed that, apart from the goalies, he took the entire session himself. The drills, the running, the talks […]


Ulster’s first-time NFL winners


Shaun Casey looks back on Ulster county’s maiden Division One successes Armagh Armagh’s one and only National League title came 20 years ago during a golden period of success for the Orchard County. Following on from their historic All-Ireland win in 2002, Armagh backed it up with a first ever NFL title in 2005, beating […]


Derry’s injury woes continue


By Michael McMullan DERRY’S Ulster Championship preparations have been dealt another blow with an injury to midfielder Anton Tohill. Manager Paddy Tally confirmed the Swatragh man sustained a broken hand in Sunday’s defeat to Armagh. Magherafelt’s Conor McCluskey is also out “long-term” with goalkeeper Odhrán Lynch also unlikely to feature in Ballybofey. Advertisement The news […]


McGuinness shuffles the Donegal pack for Mayo clash


By Michael McMullan DONEGAL have names their side for Sunday’s league clash against Mayo in Castlebar. Manager Jim McGuinness has 11 changes from the side that lost to Tyrone with only Caolan McColgan, Hugh McFadden, Niall O’Donnell and Finbar Roarty retained. There is a first start of the season for defender Stephen McMenamin while Michael […]


Donegal proving to have more around the edges


By Michael McMullan DONEGAL have another chance to run eyes over their entire panel this weekend with a trip to Mayo. Manager Jim McGuinness has stressed the importance of staying in the division. With their top-flight status secured, the management took the chance to reshuffle their deck last weekend. Advertisement Donegal made 11 changes from […]