By Shaun Casey CROKE Park may be the ‘Theatre of Dreams’ for most people, and anyone who pulls on a pair of boots wants to play there, but Monaghan stalwart Ryan McAnespie has had plenty of nightmares at the Dublin venue in recent times. He hobbled off the hallowed turf during last year’s All-Ireland quarter-final […]
Report: Derry hold off late Down comeback in Owenbeg
April 18, 2026
Ulster MFC Derry 1-12 Down 1-11 By Michael McMullan DERRY began their Ulster Championship with a win over Down on Saturday at Find Insurance Owenbeg. Advertisement In the end it was Conaill Campbell’s third score that proved the winner after Down hit the net with the last action of the game. A sweeping move was […]
No minor matter: Ulster Minor Championship history books
April 17, 2026
Tyrone begin the defence of their Ulster Minor Championship title this weekend against Armagh. Michael McMullan takes a look at the roll of honour ahead of the start of another provincial series Tyrone 26 THE Red Hands are the reigning champions and will again be in the shake up after reaching the minor league final. […]
Laverty: Antrim used to underdog tag
April 17, 2026
By Niall Gartland ANTRIM will be rank outsiders for Saturday’s Ulster Championship round one clash away to Monaghan, but it was ever thus according to manager Donal Laverty. The Moneyglass man says the Saffrons are accustomed to their perennial underdog status, but this is a particularly taxing championship opener. The Farney are the form-side heading […]
Monaghan name team ahead of Cavan clash
April 17, 2026
By Shaun Casey GABRIEL Bannigan has named his squad to face Cavan on Sunday in the opening round of the Ulster Championship at St Tiernach’s Park, Clones. Some of the bigger names that missed out during the league through injury don’t make the starting 15, but have been listed among the subs. Conor McCarthy and […]
Patton back in contention for Ulster opener
April 17, 2026
By Michael McMullan DONEGAL goalkeeper Shaun Patton will be back in contention ahead of Sunday week’s Ulster opener against Down on his home pitch in O’Donnell Park. The St Eunan’s man had a troublesome ankle injury last season and hasn’t played since their championship exit at the hands of Termon. After an operation, he missed […]
Team news: Cavan name squad for Sunday’s visit to Clones
April 17, 2026
By Michael McMullan DERMOT McCabe has named his Cavan team for Sunday’s Ulster Championship clash with Monaghan in Clones. There is one change from their defeat to Derry in the final league game. Gerard Smith starts ahead of Niall Carolan who is named on the bench. Advertisement There is a return for Evan Crowe to […]
Antrim name squad for derby clash with Derry
April 16, 2026
By Michael McMullan MARK Doran has made three changes for Antrim’s Ulster clash with Derry on Saturday in Find Insurance Celtic Park. There is a return for Marc Jordan who missed their win over London with injury. Conor Hand and Adam Loughran, players who missed the start of the league, are also in. Advertisement Ryan […]
Preview: Derry fancied to emerge from home derby clash
April 16, 2026
ULSTER SFC QUARTER FINAL Derry v Antrim Saturday, Find Insurance Celtic Park, 5pm By Michael McMullan THE last time Derry and Antrim played in the championship, Mick McCann was playing for the Saffrons with Barry Gillis in goals for Derry. It was the summer of ’07 and Chrissy McKaigue was playing in the minor game. […]
MATCH PREVIEW: The renewal of a historic rivalry
April 16, 2026
ULSTER SFC QUARTER-FINAL MONAGHAN V CAVAN Sunday, Clones, 3pm By Niall Gartland Advertisement HERE’S a quote to whet the appetite. The late, great Nudie Hughes, Monaghan to the bone, giving his take on their ever-combustible rivalry with Cavan. “The goading is relentless. “When we were going well in the ’80s and winning a first Ulster […]