By Michael McMullan GLEN manager Rory Kavanagh insists that everyone is chasing Newbridge in the race for the John McLaughlin Cup. Speaking after Glen became the first name into the semi-final draw, Kavanagh said his side are moving in the right direction with focus on priming for the next hurdle. Glen face Magherafelt, a repeat […]
By Michael McMullan GLEN manager Rory Kavanagh has used the Derry League to have a look at his squad with a host of key players missing. Conor Glass, Ciaran McFaul, Ethan Doherty and Danny McDermott were part of the county squad this season. McDermott, called in after the u-20 campaign, was back in action for […]
By Michael McMullan DONEGAL All-Ireland winner Rory Kavanagh feels the FRC’s rule enhancements have led to football being a “much better spectacle” but is happy to see the latest tweak around the midfield mark on kick-outs. Kavanagh is in his first season as Glen manager and looking forward to getting their county players integrated after […]
By Michael McMullan DERRY are hoping to build on their Ulster final performance against Antrim when they step into the All-Ireland series on Sunday. The Oakleafers host Sligo and ace forward Annie Ní Lochlainn said they are going to throw everything at the game. After a testing league campaign, Derry have a young squad that […]
By Michael McMullan DERRY visit Croke Park on Saturday night and Ciaran McFaul is fully aware of the challenge every week in Division One. Saturday’s draw with Galway was the Glen man’s 105th senior appearance and has played in all four divisions of the league. Derry have just one point from three games but have […]
Shaun Casey looks at the players who have had the pleasure of lifting the Andy Merrigan Cup Connor Carville (Glen, 2023/24) CARVILLE led the Watty Graham’s club throughout the most successful period in their history, culminating in the 2024 All-Ireland Senior Championship title. Glen won three Derry Championships in a row (2021, ‘22 and ‘23) and […]
Christmas means St Paul’s in Belfast for the top minor football teams across Ulster. Michael McMullan looks at the leading clubs across the competition’s history Ballinderry 4 1996, 1997, 2001, 2008 THE Shamrocks are one of the two Derry clubs to have won the title on four occasions, with three different teams. Gerard Cassidy was […]
Shaun Casey charts the Ulster clubs that have landed All-Ireland Senior Football Championship honours Crossmaglen (6) ULSTER’S most successful club at the top level, Crossmaglen, won six All-Ireland titles during a glorious 15-year period. Their first All-Ireland crown came in 1997, and they backed that up with a brace of titles in 1999 and 2000. […]
By Michael McMullan GLEN have appointed former Donegal star Rory Kavanagh as their new senior football manager. The All-Ireland winner takes over from Malachy O’Rourke who stepped down after four years at the helm. Kavanagh will be assisted by David O’Herilihy who was his right-hand man in with St Eunan’s when they won the Donegal […]
WHEN my Gaoth Dobhair team were fortunate enough to be still in competition at this time of year, we used to love these few months. There is something special about still training this time of year, because that means that you are on the verge of doing something extraordinary. Most county finals are played at this […]
