Now that the Ulster Championship has been and gone, Michael McMullan looks at the key men on show. Here is his selection. 1 Ronan Burns (Down) RONAN who? That’s what most people outside Down were asking when the u-20 ‘keeper stepped into the number one jersey. Hailed by manager Conor Laverty as the best shot […]
Six Ulster players on the GAA Team of the Week
AFTER a weekend of action as race for Sam Maguire began, six Ulster players have been named on the GAA team of the week Also, have a watch of the latest edition of #GaelicLives as we look back to a weekend of action. Receive quality journalism wherever you are, on any device. Keep up to […]
Dolan double helps Cavan to victory
TG4 ULSTER INTERMEDIATE FINAL Cavan 6-10 Down 1-8 A TALLY of 2-2 from wing forward and player of the match Catherine Dolan helped Cavan to the Ulster Intermediate title in Omagh this afternoon. Cavan dominated the first quarter, outscoring Down 2-4 to a single point. Niamh Keenaghan scored the Breffni sides first goal as early […]
Ennis a “tough” place to go says Clarke
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By Shaun Casey IT’S 14 years since Down and Clare clashed in the championship, and both will be hoping to kickstart the All-Ireland series with a win this weekend. Back then, Down had just competed in the All-Ireland final the year before and narrowly missed out against Cork. Now, the Mourne men are glad to […]
Cavan ace Aisling hoping for another slice of silverware
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By Niall Gartland FREE-SCORING Cavan forward Aisling Gilsenan certainly wasn’t turning her nose up at last month’s Division Three final against Wexford. Gilsenan, who made her debut back in 2018, had never won a medal of any description at adult level with her county, so she was delighted that they capped off a successful league […]
Down name their pack for Ennis visit
By Michael McMullan CONOR Laverty has named an unchanged side for Down’s opening game in the All-Ireland SFC this weekend, away to Clare in Ennis. The Mourne men made a dramatic comeback to see off Fermanagh before bowing out against Donegal in the Ulster semi-final. Down won the Tailteann Cup at the second attempt last […]
This weekend’s LGFA fixtures
THERE are four ladies football finals down for decision on Sunday, including an Ulster double header in Clones. We will chat to the Down, Cavan, Derry and Antrim camps. Check out Thursday’s edition of Gaelic Life. Here are the fixture details. Sunday May 18, 2025 TG4 Leinster Junior Championship Final Carlow v Louth; TEG Cusack […]
Down out to retain U-20 All-Ireland title
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By Shaun Casey DEFENDING All-Ireland U-20 B Hurling champions Down put their title on the line this weekend when they face off against provincial rivals Tyrone, at Kingspan Breffni Park, and there’s been an Ulster theme to the campaign for Connor O’Prey’s side. The Mourne men saw off Donegal with seven-points to spare in the […]
Semi-final time in Ulster
WE will know who will contest the Ulster Intermediate final after Sunday’s semi-finals. TG4 Ulster Intermediate Championship semi-finals – Sunday Tyrone v Down; Thomas Clarke’s, Dungannon, 2pm A repeat of last year’s TG4 Intermediate semi-final pits Tyrone against Down. This time, it’s in the Ulster Championship and there’s a final place at stake. Tyrone have […]
Down eyes switch to Clones showdown
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By Michael McMullan DOWN matchwinner Ryan McEvoy was delighted after his goal capped off a late fightback in Brewster Park on Saturday but was instantly looking ahead. That’s the nature of a one-week turnaround. There is no room for looking backwards. Speaking minutes after Saturday’s final whistle, McEvoy’s thoughts were on three words – Donegal […]









