In this week’s Gaelic Life, Niall McCloy gets a Farney view on the weekend’s action as he chats to Scotstown boss, Kieran Donnelly ahead of their trip to Pairc Esler to take on Burren. Taking the job only week’s after his counterpart Paddy O’Rourke took the helm at Burren he is proud that both men […]
Foy preparing for stern Sunday Scotstown battle
In this week’s Gaelic Life, Niall McCoy catches up with Burren captain, Cathal Foy ahead of the Mourne men’s battle with Scotstown on Sunday. McCoy in the beginning outlines the history between the two powerhouses of club football in Down and Monaghan as they prepare for what will be the third time their paths have […]
Classy Cushendall beat Loughgiel to take Antrim Crown
Antrim Senior Hurling Final 2018 Cushendall 2-12 Loughgiel 0-15 As expected, a large crowd flocked to Ballycastle to witness Cushendall and Loughgiel do battle in the Antrim hurling decider. Advertisement Paddy Burke and Conor Carson netted for Cushendall as they marched towards a three point win to not only claim the Saffron title but set […]
Rampant Ballycran knock Slaughtneil off their throne
Ulster Senior Club Hurling Championship Semi-Final 2018 Ballycran (Down) 4-15 Slaughtneil (Derry) 1-14 Advertisement From Odhrán Crumley in Corrigan Park Down champions, Ballycran have caused a seismic shock by dumping the reigning Ulster champions, Slaughtneil out in the last four. Ballycran led by two at the break after bringing a real intensity to […]
Slaughtneil galvanised by pain of defeat – McShane
Michael McShane will have the undivided attention of his players ahead of Sunday’s Ulster Semi-Final clash with Ballycran in Corrigan Park. For the first time in four years, Slaughtneil will not compete in Ulster on both codes meaning hurling firmly takes the driving seat. Speaking to Niall Gartland, the Slaughtneil boss talks through the challenges […]
Translink Ulster Coach of the Year Awards Launched
Translink and Ulster GAA have teamed up for the second year to launch the 2018 Coach of the Year awards. All-Ireland winning manager, Joe Kernan was in attendance to help launch the initiative which celebrates the work carried out by volunteer club coaches across the province for the lasting impressions they make on both individuals […]
Round Up – All of Saturday’s Ulster Club Action
From Odhrán Crumley There were three games up for decision in both the junior and intermediate Ulster Club championship with Fermanagh’s Aghadrumsee and Derry duo Banagher and Limavady advancing. Ulster Intermediate Club Football Championship Preliminary Round Advertisement Banagher (Derry) 2-11 Belnaleck (Fermanagh) 0-9 After waiting 66 years to claim a championship at senior level, […]
Burren topple Kilcoo to stop seven in a row
Burren have prevented Kilcoo from landing a history making seventh Down Senior football title with a 2-12 to 2-9 this evening in Pairc Esler. Donal O’Hare turned in a stunning tally of 2-5 for the champions elect over the course of an enthralling game. Kilcoo looked odds on favourites to claim that historic seventh title […]
Ulster Championship 2019 Draw Made as Rivals Collide
The draw for the 2019 Ulster Senior Football Championship has been made tonight live on RTÉ. Old rivals, Tyrone and Derry will meet for the third time in four years after being drawn in this year’s preliminary round with the winners facing Antrim in the quarter-final. There will be a repeat of the 2018 Ulster […]
Down youngsters undaunated ahead of All-Ireland final
WHAT a journey it’s been for the Down camogs, who overcame a horrific start to the season to clinch their first Ulster title in donkey years before making it all to Sudnay’s All-Ireland Intermediate final against Cork. They have some serious, serious leaders on the team – the likes of Fionnuala Carr, Paula O’Hagan and […]