By Niall Gartland ANTRIM can still avoid a place in the relegation play-offs, but they’ll need to get their skates on as they have nothing to show for their efforts with only two games remaining. Realistically, it’s a big ask to get the better of Waterford this Saturday, but it’s not beyond the realm of […]
Armagh head into unknown territory says Devlin
June 14, 2024
By Shaun Casey ARMAGH are taking a step into the unknown this weekend, according to joint-captain Ciarrai Devlin. The Orchard County are off to Dromara to face near neighbours Down (their second string), a pairing that hasn’t popped up that often in recent times. In fact, Armagh haven’t faced the Mourne ladies since easily dispatching Down 2-25 to […]
Ulster sides hoping to bounce back in camogie championships
May 31, 2024
By Shaun Casey ANTRIM will be keen to bounce back from last week’s round one defeat to Ulster rivals Derry when they host league leaders Kilkenny on Saturday afternoon. The Ulster champions lost out to the Oakleaf County, who they beat in the Ulster final, by ten points in the end. Both Róisín McCormick and […]
Down camogie boss optimistic ahead of provincial campaign
April 26, 2024
By Niall Gartland REIGNING Ulster champions Down have managed to keep the show on the road this season in spite of the loss of key personnel, so their manager Paul Donnelly is pleased with their progress heading into Sunday’s provincial semi-final clash against Derry. The Mourne County secured their top flight status on the final […]
Mourne County in “redevelopment phase” says skipper Magee
March 8, 2024
By Shaun Casey DOWN have suffered back-to-back league defeats to Antrim and Limerick but their captain Dearbhla Magee insists they are willing to keep fighting in the hope of retaining their place in Division 1B. Antrim overcame the Mourne ladies in the opening round while Paul Donnelly’s side endured a 3-19 to 0-6 thumping at […]
Down enter last chance saloon
July 15, 2023
By Michael McMullan ULSTER champions Down enter the last chance saloon this weekend as they face a play-off to stay in the All-Ireland senior grade for 2024. Down travel to Abbottstown (Saturday) 12noon to take on Offaly with the loser dropping down to the intermediate ranks for next season. The Ulster side finished bottom a […]
Down defeat sharpened Antrim focus says Dobbin
June 9, 2023
LOSING the Ulster final to Down was the “wake-up call” Antrim needed to sharpen the focus for a tilt at the All-Ireland series says attacking ace Caitrín Dobbin. The Saffrons were five-point winners (1-15 to 0-14) over Limerick on Saturday’s All-Ireland opener after going eight points ahead but needed to hang tough in the third […]
Niamh Mallon: A sporting life
May 30, 2023
Down camogie star Niamh Mallon explains her involvement in a pioneering App that is benefitting female athletes at every level. Niall Gartland writes… A WEEK ago Niamh Mallon delivered an attacking masterclass in the Ulster Senior Championship final, scoring 10 points in Down’s provincial final triumph against Antrim, and she’s no slouch off the pitch […]
McGourty: Down hoping to build on latest Ulster success
May 19, 2023
By Michael McMullan CATHERINE McGourty picked up her fourth Ulster medal on Saturday and already has an eye on the All-Ireland campaign, which begins with the visit of Clare next month. McGourty won her first medal at centre forward on their 2005 winning team, hitting two points on a day Karen Gribbin bagged two goals […]
Repeat of Ulster final test for Down camogs
February 16, 2023
By Kieran Lynch DOWN are looking to build upon a strong 2022 showing this season, and they begin their new campaign with an away trip to Antrim to kickstart the league. Last season, Paul Donnelly’s team achieved their aim of staying in both the Division One league, and in Senior Championship, and he believes that […]