WITH the last two Ulster titles up for grabs next weekend, here is a look at results, fixtures and the All-Ireland series. MENS FOOTBALL SENIOR PRELIMINARY ROUND – November 2 Errigal Ciaran 0-12 St Eunan’s 0-10 Advertisement QUARTER-FINALS – November 9/10 (1) Erne Gaels 0-6 Scotstown 0-19 (2) Kilcoo 0-15 Crosserlough 1-10 (3) Newbridge 0-12 […]
Gaelic Life team of the week
WITH the club championships getting more serious as the weeks pass, we look at some of the players who are putting their hands up with key performances. Here is the latest Gaelic Life team of the week 1 BEN O’KANE Craigbane A couple of magnificent saves proved crucial as they booked an Ulster final spot. […]
Arva looking at the next step
By Shaun Casey IT’S been quite the year for Arva, but manager Finbar O’Reilly is intent on looking forward rather than to the past. In the last year, Arva have collected the Cavan, Ulster and All-Ireland Junior titles before claiming the Cavan IFC trophy. They’ve grown from strength to strength, but the Breffni men won’t […]
Dolan fears Erne Gaels may not field for Ulster opener
By Shaun Casey ERNE Gaels are due to take on Armagh champions Sean Treacy’s in the opening round of the Ulster Junior Hurling Championship this Saturday afternoon, but selector Johnny Dolan fears the Fermanagh men may be unable to field a team. The Fermanagh SFC final, which was due to take place last weekend, was […]
Ulster club championship fixtures at a glance
WITH county finals all over Ulster, the club season is getting to the cutting edge. Here is how the pairings in Ulster – in all codes – sit before this weekend’s action. MEN’S FOOTBALL SENIOR Advertisement PRELIMINARY ROUND – November 2/3 Trillick/Errigal Ciaran v St Eunan’s/Dungloe QUARTER-FINALS – November 9/10 (1) Erne Gaels/Enniskillen Gaels v […]
Goal ace Galvin a jack of all trades
By Shaun Casey AS one door closes another opens but when it comes to Tomas Galvin’s sporting career, when one competition comes to a close, another begins. We’re only five months into 2024, and already the young Keady man has lined out for five different teams this year. Predominantly, his soccer journey with Dungannon Swifts has […]
Brown: A chance for a fresh Saffron start
By Michael McMullan ANTRIM are looking at their Ulster Intermediate Championship clash with Down as a chance for a fresh start. That’s the take of captain Ciara Brown ahead of Sunday’s semi-final in Glenavy after a disappointing league campaign. The Saffrons were relegated back to Division Four after a campaign that yielded a victory over Sligo […]
NOMINEES: Dual Player of the Year 2023
Below are the nominees for the 2023 Dual Player of the Year. Find out more about this year’s shortlisted nominees below. Lauren McConville – Crossmaglen Not only is McConville a superb dual player for Crossmaglen, but she also lines out in totally different positions in both codes. In football, where she’d be more known, her […]
2023 Men’s Football Team of the Year
CONGRATULATIONS to the 2023 Gaelic Life Ulster Club All-Stars Mens Football Team. Our team will be presented with their awards at our Gala Awards Night on Friday 1st March 2024 at the Hillgrove Hotel, Monaghan. To find out more or to book your tickets contact Alannah/Catherine on 074 87 377854 or email marketing@northwestnewsgroup.com Goalkeeper […]
Child’s play: A survey on underage coaching
With all the take of rule changes and the state of Gaelic Football, Michael McMullan polled underage players on the key elements of their coaching. FOR much of the season, the dominant narrative surrounding the state of Gaelic football has been how styles of play have led to overcautious play. Then we had last two […]