By Michael McMullan DERRY’S preparations for Sunday’s top of the table clash with Galway have been dealt a blow with a suspension handed out to star forward Shane McGuigan. McGuigan was controversially sent off, for the first time in his career, on a second yellow card, during stoppage time of Sunday’s draw in Roscommon. The […]
Derry edge Antrim as Cavan and Down fall short
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January 29, 2019
It was an Ulster derby clash in the first round of fixtures in Division Four as Antrim hosted Derry in Corrigan Park. Both sides harbour ambitions of promotion and the intensity of the game despite tough conditions proved these credentials. Derry led 0-6 to 0-1 at the break and this lead was extended early in […]
Cavan name team to play Galway in league opener
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January 25, 2019
Mickey Graham has named his Cavan team for Sunday’s Allianz National Football League opener in Salthill against last year’s league runners up, Galway. There are debuts for the Crosserlough duo of Conor Rehill and Pierce Smith for the game that serves as part of a double header with Galway hurlers. The Cavan panel is as […]
John Martin: Sweeping changes will see Clare prevail
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August 4, 2018
THE superlatives were flowing yet again after last weekend’s game
Malone maintaining a sunny disposition
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August 2, 2018
DERMOT Malone started both of Monaghan’s two recent Ulster final triumphs – 2013 and 2015 – but, in terms of importance, he’s reluctant to rank them alongside Saturday’s do-or-die ‘Super Eight’ finale against Galway. The Farney are bidding for their first All-Ireland semi-final berth since 1988 but Malone isn’t feeling unduly pressured ahead of this […]
Hampsey – Tyrone’s primary concern is survival
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January 25, 2018
TYRONE head west to Tuam on Sunday to tackle Galway in their National Football League opener, with defender Padraig Hampsey cautioning against a potential first day ambush. Mickey Harte’s side face a daunting set of early fixtures in Division One with road trips to Galway, Kildare and Monaghan sandwiched in between the blockbuster home tie […]
John Martin: Galway metamorphosis is complete
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September 7, 2017
Hurling columnist John Martin has said that Galway’s transformation from skill to power was confirmed by Sunday’s All-Ireland final win over Waterford
John Martin: Tribe to complete their quest
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August 31, 2017
GAELIC Life hurling columnist John Martin has outlined why he thinks Galway will succeed in Sunday’s highly-anticipated All-Ireland final.
John Martin: Galway make their power play
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December 15, 2016
GAELIC Life hurling columnist John Martin believes that a motion passed in Connacht could have serious ramifications for the future of hurling.
John Martin: Equality for Galway
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November 18, 2016
GAELIC Life hurling columnist John Martin has argued that there is no reason why Galway can’t be offered home advantage in the Leinster Senior Hurling