EIGHT Ulster players have been named on the latest GAA team of the week. Armagh and Monaghan booked their place in the Ulster final with wins over Down and Derry. Rory Beggan’s two-pointer sent M0naghan through after extra time. He joins Dessie Ward and captain Mícheál Bannigan in the side. Advertisement Armagh trio Jarly Óg […]
By Shaun Casey Conor Turbitt (Armagh) 3-13 CONOR Turbitt didn’t start the preliminary round game against Tyrone, but is currently the leading scorer in the Ulster Championship. He raised green flags in his last two outings against Fermanagh and Down (2) and has led the line for Kieran McGeeney’s men, who have reached a fourth […]
By Michael McMullan DERRY u-20 hurling manager Ryan O’Neill said his team are one of the hardest working teams in the county and deserve their success. A second All-Ireland B title was something they locked into their sights and O’Neill hopes their win over Roscommon is another step on the ladder to the senior panel. He has […]
By Shaun Casey 308 DAYS had elapsed since Conor McCarthy last started a game for club or county. That was Monaghan’s All-Ireland quarter-final defeat to Donegal last June. Throughout the whole club championship, that saw Scotstown end a 36-year wait for an Ulster title, McCarthy was the man to spring from the bench when the […]
By Michael McMullan THE million-dollar question for Down on Sunday was how they step out of the rubble of their Ulster exit at the hands of Armagh. With Westmeath’s win over Kildare, it combined to leave Conor Laverty’s side back in the Tailteann Cup. It was a tough day at the office as Armagh eased […]
By Michael McMullan ALL-IRELAND champions Kerry will host Donegal in a repeat of last summer’s final later this month. They were draw together in Monday’s draw in what is also a repeat of the recent league final. There is another heavyweight clash with Ulster sides Armagh and Derry locking horns. Advertisement Louth and Dublin will […]
By Michael McMullan WHAT a difference a week can make. Ask Down. Ask Conor Laverty. From the highs of beating Donegal to Sunday’s chastening defeat at the hands of Armagh. “We are gutted now,’ he said, facing up the media despite their 3-33 to 0-14 defeat. “Listen, it's hard to put your finger on that. […]
Ulster SFC semi-final Monaghan 1-30 Derry 3-23 AET Once again Rory Beggan was the Monaghan hero with his two point-free to book their Ulster final ticket with the last kick of a pulsating semi-final. Seconds earlier, Sean Kearney looked to have won the game for Derry with a point with his first touch. It was […]
By Michael McMullan THERE are two stories going into Sunday’s Ulster semi-final showdown in Clones. Firstly. Armagh are going in with one day extra of recovery having had a comfortable win over Fermanagh. On the flip side, Down had the rollercoaster of chinning the Ulster champions in their own backyard. Advertisement Sunday’s result will write […]
By Michael McMullan DOWN have named their squad for Sunday’s Ulster semi-final clash with rivals Armagh in Clones. Conor Laverty’s side booked their place after an impressive win over reigning champions Donegal on Sunday in Letterkenny. It's an unchanged team with Pearse McPolin and Caolan Mooney – late inclusions last week – retained. Advertisement Danny […]
