By Michael McMullan RONAN Gallagher says there has always been footballers in Fermanagh but his focus is on those who want to play for the county. The u-20 boss was speaking after Wednesday’s 2-11 to 2-7 victory over Antrim. Goals from senior panellist Mattie McDermott and Daire Chapman helped the Erne County to their first […]
McIver reflects on historic Donegal league triumph
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March 26, 2026
By Ryan Ferry ‘DROUGHT OVER’ was the front-page headline of the Donegal News on Monday, April 23, 2007 – the day after Donegal clinched their first-ever and – until Sunday at least – only National Football League title. A 0-13 to 0-10 victory over Mayo in front of a crowd of 30,000 at Croke Park brought […]
Report: Chapman goal sends Fermanagh on their way to victory
March 25, 2026
Ulster U20 FC Round Two Fermanagh 2-11 Antrim 2-7 By Michael McMullan IT was victory at the second attempt for Fermanagh with a controlled second half performance to see off Antrim in Wednesday night in Tempo. Advertisement They pushed Donegal all the way last week before being pipped in stoppage time. A Daire Chapman goal […]
Ulster’s weekend at a glance
October 30, 2025
HERE is a glance at this weekend’s games across Ulster. The details are correct at the time of writing. With the weather, please check times before travelling. MENS FOOTBALL Advertisement SENIOR PRELIMINARY ROUND – November 1 Newbridge 1-14 Dunloy 0-11 INTERMEDIATE PRELIMINARY ROUND – November 1 Glenullin 2-17 Moneyglass 0-6 JUNIOR QUARTER-FINALS – November 1/2 […]
Creggan create unique dual blitz
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September 20, 2025
By Shaun Casey THIS weekend, Creggan Kingham’s are hosting a unique underage blitz ran specifically for dual players, with the codes of hurling and Gaelic football being played throughout the day. Six clubs, including Creggan of course, will take part in the tournament with games switching between the two sports. Fellow Antrim clubs Dunloy and St John’s […]
FIXTURES AND DATES: The road to Ulster glory
September 9, 2025
ERRIGAL Ciaran put their Tyrone and Ulster titles on the line against Ardboe on Thursday night. The champions are one of 95 clubs who can still win the Ulster Club title. Sleacht Néill have advanced to the Derry hurling semi-final. In camogie and ladies football, the respective championships are ongoing across Ulster. Advertisement Here are […]
Cracking both codes: Dunloy’s latest All-Ireland Féile story
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June 11, 2025
The u-15 boys from Dunloy will compete at both the All-Ireland Féile football and hurling weekends later this month. Michael McMullan took a look into their success story. GREGORY O’Kane knows a thing or two about winning titles with Dunloy. Of their 16 senior hurling titles, he has been involved in them all either as […]
Gaelic Life team of the week
April 3, 2025
WHAT a weekend it was with the leagues coming to a conclusion and championship action picking up. We had scores and incidents bursting from games across the land. Here is our selection from games involving Ulster teams. 1 RORY BEGGAN Monaghan It seems only a matter of time until he ends up moving into double […]
McLaughlin ready for another Ulster U-20 campaign with Erne County
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February 27, 2025
By Jonathan Hogan FERMANAGH u-20 manager Maurice McLaughlin knows his side faces a stern test in this year’s Ulster Championship but insists they are relishing the challenge ahead. The draw has placed Fermanagh in a fiercely competitive Section A alongside Donegal, Tyrone, Antrim, and Down, with their opening fixtures pitting them against two of the […]
Cassidy the latest GAA player aiming for a NFL career
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February 2, 2025
By Michael McMullan SLEACHT Néill dual player Jack Cassidy is the latest Irish player aiming for a career in American Football. Cassidy plays in goals in football and had a spell in the Derry squad under Mickey Harte last season. A freetaker as an outfield player in his underage days, he was drafted into the […]