IT was a mixed weekend of action for Ulster teams on the football front. Derry, Monaghan and Cavan all lost their opening games in the Sam Maguire Cup. There were wins for Antrim, Fermanagh and Down in the Tailteann Cup. It was a perfect end to the season for Tyrone u-20s who won the county’s […]
All-Ireland SFC Galway v Derry Saturday, Salthill, 5.30pm Live on GAA GO By Michael McMullan DERRY went from box office to off Broadway with two swings of Shaun Patton’s boot. It was a proper hero to zero afternoon when the league champions and the most consistent team in the land were smashed to smithereens. Advertisement […]
By Michael McMullan DERRY have made two changes for Saturday’s All-Ireland SFC trip to Connacht champions Galway. Paudi McGrogan’s campaign has been ended with a cruciate injury with his place has been taken by Gareth McKinless who came on against Donegal. The other change sees impact man Niall Toner coming in for a fourth start […]
By Michael McMullan DERRY need to be on their game against Galway on Sunday insists manager Mickey Harte, who also says the camp are not getting carried away with their series of wins. Saturday’s 3-17 to 0-13 win over a Monaghan team missing a host of regulars was Derry’s seventh win in as many outings […]
YOU’D wonder what went through Shane Walsh’s head as the ball hung high in the dark grey Carrick-on-Shannon sky. It hadn’t been his day. The magic moment you come to expect slipped from his grasp. Rip up the script. Less than 24 hours previously, Toulouse defeated Ronan O’Gara’s Stade Rochelais to win the French Top14 title. […]
All-Ireland MFC quarter final Derry 1-13 Galway 0-4 By Michael McMullan DERRY minors ended the county’s hoodoo with Galway to book their spot in the All-Ireland semi-finals in commanding fashion. Advertisement The young Oaks will take on Dublin in the last four after a performance of control in greasy conditions in Carrick on Shannon. The […]
By Shaun Casey ARMAGH and Galway have submitted a joint request to the CCCC for their round three group stage game to be played in Croke Park. The Gaelic Life understands a joint bid has been submitted today. The game has been scheduled for Avant Money Páirc Sean Mác Diarmada, Carrick-on-Shannon on Sunday 18 June. […]
By Michael McMullan THE dates, times and venues have been announced for the All-Ireland minor quarter-finals. Ulster champions Derry will take on Galway in a repeat of last year’s All-Ireland semi-final. The Tribesmen were 2-9 to 1-11 winners on their way to the title despite a spirited Derry comeback. Advertisement From this year’s team, captain […]
By Barry O’Donnell DESPITE the mixed reactions to the new concept, Tyrone goalkeeper Niall Morgan confesses that he ‘loves’ the prospect of games, games and more games in the coming month as the All-Ireland Championship race gathers momentum. The Red Hands have been paired in Group 2 of the new look Sam Maguire Cup competition, […]
TYRONE have named their team to take on Galway in tomorrow’s All-Ireland group stage opener against Galway. There is one change from the team that came out second best to Monaghan in the first-round of the Ulster Championship last month, with Errigal Ciaran’s Joe Oguz coming in in place of 2021 Footballer of the Year […]
