By Michael McMullan THE last-chance saloon is exactly that. In footballing terms, there is no tomorrow for the loser of Cavan and Dublin. It becomes a story of next year. At first glance, Cavan’s season was been one of possible relegation to the third division. Kieran McArdle’s goal was enough to sink Kildare instead as Cavan […]
Revealed: Gaelic Life player of the week
June 12, 2026
TYRONE minor player Matthew J Daly has been chosen as the latest Gaelic Life Player of the Week. He was a key man in the Red Hands' victory over Galway last weekend. Tyrone will now take on Kildare in the All-Ireland semi-final as they aim to retain the Tom Markham Cup. Daly player was voted […]
Bonner calls for backing ahead of Sligo visit
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June 11, 2026
By Jonathan Hogan WITH a place in the Tailteann Cup semi-finals on the line, Fermanagh manager Declan Bonner has called on supporters to become their side's ‘16th man’ at Brewster Park on Saturday. Fresh from last weekend’s victory over New York, Fermanagh face Sligo with the chance to make home advantage count. "It's a home […]
Derry digging through defeats ahead of crunch clash with Meath
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June 11, 2026
By Michael McMullan THERE is nothing that demands a dig like a defeat and Derry have been picking through the bones of their last two outings. Derry are aiming to put their best foot forward in Saturday evening’s do-or-die Round 2B clash against Meath at Find Insurance Celtic Park. For coach Martin Boyle, the upcoming game could come down […]
Down at Tailteann cup crossroads
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June 11, 2026
By Michael McMullan IT’S not where Down want to be this weekend but their Tailteann Cup path is the card hey’ve been dealt. Conor Laverty’s side inhaled enough of the Sam Maguire buzz into their nostrils to know they want more. That’s why Saturday’s trip to Portlaoise is so important, as a win over Laois would […]
Doran happy to see the Saffrons putting the team first
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June 10, 2026
By Michael McMullan THE team is beginning to come first for Antrim insists manager Mark Doran. After a dozen games in charge, he now has a handle on where they are and the direction they need to go. With the Tailteann Cup now thickening up, building a collective bond is an important part of what […]
Derry waiting on the fitness of Murray ahead of Meath visit
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June 8, 2026
By Michael McMullan DERRY forward Lachlan Murray remains a doubt for Saturday’s All-Ireland SFC clash with Meath at Find Insurance Celtic Park. The Desertmartin man pulled up after kicking his second point in Derry’s recent defeat to Armagh. Speaking after the game, manager Ciarán Meenagh said it was a dead leg that forced him out […]
Cavan’s injury list grows ahead of Dublin visit
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June 8, 2026
By Michael McMullan CAVAN are planning without injured duo Conor Casey and Evan Crowe ahead of Sunday’s visit of Dublin to Kingspan Breffni Park. Crowe was forced off injured in their defeat against Westmeath and manager Dermot McCabe said his own clubmate Conor Casey is recovering from injury. The Gowna man was called into the […]
Tailteann Cup quarter-final draw
June 8, 2026
THE Tailteann Cup quarter-final draw was made on Monday morning with all three Ulster teams kept apart. Antrim will host Wicklow with an interesting angle. The Saffrons’ manager Mark Doran was previously part of Oisin McConville’s management team in the Garden County. Down and Fermanagh booked their places in the last eight with wins over […]
Glackin hails Derry squad for “doing themselves justice”
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June 7, 2026
By Michael McMullan DERRY minor manager Kieran Glackin was glad to see his side “do themselves justice” in Saturday’s All-Ireland quarter-final win over Roscommon. It came eight days after losing the Ulster final to Tyrone despite leading at half-time but it was a productive week for the Derry camp. After a spell of Tyrone midfield […]