THERE were midweek wins for Derry, Down and reigning champions Donegal in the Ulster Minor League. Four points from Conor McCahill helped Donegal to victory over Fermanagh (2-9 to 0-5) in Barry’ Ward’s first game in charge. Goal from Sean O’Carroll and substitute Alex Cunnea ensured the home side clinched victory. Derry came from behind to […]
Mallon a major loss for Down ahead of Antrim clash
February 24, 2024
By Shaun Casey THE Division 1B National Camogie League kicks off this weekend and the all-Ulster derby of Down against Antrim is a fixture that immediately jumps off the page as both sides will be keen to get off to a good start. It’s a repeat of last year’s league opener, played in Portglenone, which […]
Down wary of Kildare, says Keith
February 23, 2024
By Shaun Casey GIVEN their recent history with Kildare, Down won’t be underestimating their opponents this weekend and will be on their guard as they hope to pick up another two points while their opponents are searching for their first win of the campaign. Down suffered a first-round defeat at the hands of Laois before bouncing […]
Rooney maps out Down’s next steps
February 22, 2024
By Michael McMullan MICÉAL Rooney is all too aware of how the wheels began to fall off the Down promotion bandwagon last season. While the main focus is getting back to Division Two and putting Down “back on the map” the short term is all about winning games. In the world of promotion, the next […]
Down go in search of their first win
February 9, 2024
By Michael McMullan DOWN ladies are not going to get their two opening league defeats define their season insists Laoise Duffy. After winning last year’s All-Ireland Junior title there has been a spike in interest in the ladies games across the county. There was disappointment in their performance away to Roscommon in their season opener […]
Laverty names Down squad for Cavan clash
January 10, 2024
Conor Laverty has named his Down team to take on Cavan, at Pairc Esler, this evening in the third and final round of the McKenna Cup. The Mourne men were defeated by Mickey Harte’s Derry in the opening round but showed encouraging signs against the Ulster champions. They have made three changes for Cavan’s visit […]
Teams named for Derry’s McKenna Cup visit of Down
January 5, 2024
By Michael McMullan MICKEY Harte has made five changes to his Derry side for the visit of Down on Saturday night in Celtic Park (6pm). All-Star quartet Chrissy McKaigue, Brendan Rogers, Gareth McKinless and Shane McGuigan are listed to start. Missing out are Dan Higgins, Conor McGrogan, Ben McCarron and Patrick McGurk. Advertisement The other […]
Boyle staying with Warrenpoint
December 23, 2023
By Shaun Casey JOHN Boyle will remain in charge of Warrenpoint for the upcoming campaign having performed a player-manager role last season. Warrenpoint’s season ended in disappointment as they failed to reach the last eight of the championship, losing to Mayobridge in round three. The Point have reached two county finals in recent years, 2022 […]
“You couldn’t swing a cat in Loughinisland”
December 21, 2023
Burren and Down player Danny Magill runs his eye over the teams and players he has faced through the years Name: Danny Magill. Age: 22. Teams played for? St Mary’s, Burren, Liverpool John Moore’s University, Ulster University, Down minors, Down u-20s and Down seniors. Advertisement Who are your main rivals? Kilcoo. Which opposition ground do you like playing […]
“Gerard McGovern is an absolute warrior on the pitch and an even better man off it”
December 16, 2023
Down and Burren player Danny Magill takes the Gaelic Life Q&A… Name: Danny Magill. Age: 22. Teams played for? Advertisement St Mary’s, Burren, Liverpool John Moore’s University, Ulster University, Down minors, Down u-20s and Down seniors. Earliest GAA memory? Canon Esler primary school champions 2012. Which team-mate has been the most inspirational and why? Gerard McGovern […]