By Michael McMullan DONEGAL put the Anglo Celt Cup on the line on Sunday in Ballybofey (2pm) and manager Jim McGuinness has named his side. He hands a championship debut to Naomh Conaill clubmate Finbarr Roarty in defence with Aaron Doherty listed to start for the first time, having came on against Mayo in the […]
Paddy Tally names his Derry side for Ulster clash with Donegal
By Michael McMullan PADDY Tally has named his Derry team for Sunday’s Ulster Championship clash with Donegal on Sunday in Ballybofey (2pm). Goalkeeper Néill McNicholl, Martin Bradley and Dan Higgins are in line to make their championship debuts against the reigning champions. There are 12 of the team that played against Donegal in the league […]
KEVIN CASSIDY: It’s time to shine
CONGRATULATIONS to all teams who lifted silverware last weekend as the leagues came to a conclusion with four games across two days in Croke Park. The leagues have been very enjoyable for us as spectators to watch and I’m sure most teams got what they would’ve liked out of those games. Kerry would have been […]
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 […]
There’s never ever an easy Ulster Championship game: McFadden
By Michael McMullan DONEGAL selector Colm McFadden has walked the walk in the Ulster Championships white heat and shines a light on the cut and thrust of the coming weeks. Having been a scoring ace, he is now on the other side of the line. Donegal are the reigning champions and have been faced with […]
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 […]
Derry receive Cassidy boost ahead of crunch Letterkenny visit
By Michael McMullan DERRY manager Johnny McGarvey has been handed a timely boost ahead of their vital NHL clash with Donegal on Saturday. Shea Cassidy, sent off against Meath, had his red card rescinded on Wednesday night and is free to play this weekend. The Sleacht Néill forward was shown a red card for an […]