Michéal McCarville is a latecomer to the Monaghan team but the Scotstown man is making up for lost time. He spoke with Michael McMullan ANY youngster dreaming of wearing a county jersey can learn so much from Michéal McCarville. When he steps off the Monaghan bus on Sunday, the juice will have been worth the […]
McCullagh makes an appearance as Tyrone book All-Ireland final spot
May 14, 2026
All-Ireland U20 FC semi-final Tyrone 2-12 Kildare 0-13 REIGNING All-Ireland champions remain on course for a third successive title after Wednesday’s victory over Kildare in Kingspan Breffni Park. They now play Kerry in the decider after the Kingdom saw off Roscommon after extra time. Goals form Darragh Donaghy and Shea McDermott were the key scores […]
Armagh manager maintains the minor race is wide open
May 14, 2026
By Michael McMullan ARMAGH minors welcome Cavan to Crossmaglen on Saturday with an Ulster Championship semi-final spot up for grabs. It’s a big weekend for the county with the seniors also embarking on a fourth successive bid to get their hands back on the Anglo Celt Cup. Minor manager Barra Ó Muirí feels the minor […]
Team news: Louis Kelly out as Monaghan name their team for Sunday’s Ulster final
May 14, 2026
By Michael McMullan MONAGHAN manager Gabriel Bannigan has named his side for Sunday’s showdown with Armagh. Bannigan announced their squad via weblink at two pre-Ulster events held ahead of the weekend’s final. An Achilles injury has ruled out Louis Kelly but Gary Mohan and Ryan Wylie have been listed in the squad. Advertisement Wylie has […]
UPDATED: The 2026 Tailteann Cup draw
May 11, 2026
By Michael McMullan THE draw for Rounds 2A and 2B of the Tailteann Cup have been made with all three Ulster counties kept apart. Antrim and Fermanagh booked their places in the winners’ pot for Round 1A after wins over Carlow and Longford respectively. Antrim will host Tipperary who beat the Saffrons in the league […]
O’Hagan appointed as new manager of Erne Gaels
May 11, 2026
By Michael McMullan ARMAGH All-Ireland winner Barry O’Hagan has been confirmed as the new manager of Fermanagh champions Erne Gaels. He takes over from Declan Bonner who steered the Belleek club to back-to-back titles in the Erne County. O’Hagan had been appointed as joint manager of Derry side Lavey at the start of the season […]
Joe Brolly column: A product of culture
May 10, 2026
‘We, the current Mayo team, request that the Mayo County Board takes steps to remove Pat Holmes and Noel Connelly from their roles as team managers with immediate effect…We, the players, have set ourselves extremely high standards in terms of team organisation and management and as a squad we do not believe they have met […]
Darragh McMullen – Armagh’s unsung hero
May 8, 2026
We find out more about how McMullen has grown into a key player with Armagh. Shaun Casey writes… MOST Armagh fans were puzzled when the late change to the starting team was announced. The orange and white brigade were decked out at Croke Park, hoping to see their team lift some national silverware for the […]
Tailteann Cup draws set for Monday
May 8, 2026
THE draws for the rounds 2A and 2B of the 2026 Tailteann Cup will take place on Monday, May 11. The draw will be shown live as part of “The View”, which gets underway at 1 pm on GAA+. Viewers can watch the draw live and free on the GAA+ YouTube channel, as well as […]
Antrim unchanged ahead of Carlow trip
May 8, 2026
By Michael McMullan ANTRIM manager Mark Doran has named an unchanged lineup ahead of this weekend’s Tailteann Cup clash in Carlow The Saffrons were knocked out of the Ulster Championship in Derry. Ryan McQuillan is again named on the bench where is a return for Cargin’s Jamie Gribbin. Advertisement The sides met in the first […]