JIM Gavin has ushered in the era of the super-forward. Malachy O’Rourke’s mistake was leaving his on the sub’s bench. Darren McCurry calls himself ‘The Dazzler’, which is not only accurate, but typifies his modesty. In the Mayo game, Malachy eventually turned to him with 15 minutes to go and he dazzled to the tune […]
Down 2-16 Wicklow 1-21 By Michael McMullan Down finished the season in disappointment after defeat at the hands of Wicklow at Croke Park on Saturday. They led by 12 points at the break but a herculean turnabout saw them make history to win the title for the first time. Advertisement Down had the chances time […]
By Shaun Casey SILVERWARE at Croke Park and a spot in the Sam Maguire race next season. That’s the carrot at the end of the stick this Saturday for both Down and Wicklow as they aim to finish their respective campaigns on a high. Climbing the steps of the Hogan Stand will be the main […]
By Michael McMullan MARTINA McCafferty knows what winning an All-Ireland feels like. The former Down captain is part of the Derry management team plotting to book an All-Ireland Junior final berth this weekend when they take on Carlow. She is buzzing. Every word emits positivity. Derry’s unseen growth has broken through the ceiling and they’re […]
Former club and county teammates Oisin McConville and Tony McEntee will go head-to-head in the Tailteann Cup final. By Shaun Casey YOU probably couldn’t find two more different types of footballers than Oisin McConville and Tony McEntee. Two great players in their own right, with the medals to back that up – but still completely […]
By Michael McMullan IT has been a season of progress for a Derry Ladies team who face Carlow in Sunday’s All-Ireland Junior semi-final in Kingspan Breffni Park. Since reaching the All-Ireland final in 2017 and winning Ulster the following year, it’s been a constant battle at the lower echelons of Division Four. That’s why their […]
By Michael McMullan ANTRIM are one game away from an All-Ireland Junior Championship final at Croke Park and goalkeeper Áine Devlin just hopes they can keep the foot down at this stage of the campaign. The Saffrons missed out on All-Ireland honours last year but bounced back in 2026 to retain their Ulster title and gain promotion […]
They come out of the Cork football factory as solo-runners and handpassers. That is the manufacturer’s guarantee. The prevailing mood watching them toiling up and down the field is sadness. None of them can score goals. Instead they kick the ball straight at the goalie, allowing commentators who know nothing about football to shout, “Another brilliant […]
By Michael McMullan REIGNING league champions Newbridge have three games left but retaining the title is out of their own hands. Defeat last weekend to Sleacht Néill saw them drop to third place, a point behind the Emmet’s in second spot and two points behind leaders Glen. Since Derry’s exit from the All-Ireland race, only […]
By Michael McMullan ST Eunan’s have an outside chance of winning the league in Donegal but their manager Kieran Donnelly’s mind is also focused on their preparations for championship. The Letterkenny side are joint-second with Dungloe, a point behind leaders Four Masters, with a game to go. St Eunan’s face Aodh Ruadh Ballyshannon, Four Masters take […]
