There has been a lot of debate recently about the status of the GAA when it comes to young players and their ‘poaching’ by AFL sides. Depending on which side of the hammer you fall on, there is usually a fairly clear-cut opinion that ‘there is nothing the GAA can do’ or ‘the GAA should be […]
THERE is magic in victory but there is just something about a pipe band at a homecoming that makes it all very official. I had goosebumps as I watched Mid West Radio’s footage of Sam Maguire being carried across the bridge and into Achill Island this week. The sound of pipes. The beating of drums in unison. […]
By Michael McMullan DERRY club Glen are once again urging delegates to vote against a motion at this week’s GAA Congress that would see the inter-county season extended by two weeks. It follows on from their earlier appeal, last November, and they are now asking Congress to “properly assess” if there is “genuine” appetite for […]
Glen concerned a proposal may see the GAA sleepwalk towards a semi-pro era By Michael McMullan DERRY club Glen feel a proposal to extend the inter-county season will lead to the GAA “sleepwalking” into the scenario of county players no longer “meaningfully” playing for their clubs. The detailed and thought-provoking letter was posted on their […]
By Michael McMullan GLEN have appointed Finnian Moriarty as their new senior football manager. The former Armagh player takes over from Rory Kavanagh who stepped down after one year in charge. Moriarty’s full management team is yet to be confirmed but it will include Stefan Forker. Advertisement The Wolfe Tones man steered a Maghery team […]
By Michael McMullan GLEN and Sleacht Néill are among clubs in Derry looking for a new senior football manager. Rory Kavanagh has stepped down from his role with Glen. The 2012 All-Ireland winner with Donegal took over from Malachy O’Rourke ahead of the 2025 season. Advertisement The Watties were beaten by Magherafelt in the semi-final […]
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 […]
