Ollie Bellew speaks to Niall Gartland about his decision to step down as Cavan hurling manager ONE thing the former Cavan hurling manager Ollie Bellew won’t miss is the commuting. The Belfast man recently stepped down after a lengthy spell in charge of the Breffni hurlers, a period that by its very nature entailed a […]
By Michael McMullan SOMETIMES it’s not about how hard you knock on the door but how often you keep banging. Welcome to the world of Derry hurlers who eventually got their hands on the Christy Ring Cup. They lost a first final to Kerry in 2015 and to an Offaly team six years later, who […]
Christy Ring Cup final Derry 3-24 Kerry 3-19 By Michael McMullan IT seems impossible until it’s done. The words of Nelson Mandela fits the story of Derry hurlers perfectly, winning a first ever Christy Ring Cup title on Saturday at Croke Park. Advertisement It came 11 years after they lost their first final, ironically, a […]
By Michael McMullan DERRY hurlers run out at Croke Park on Saturday aiming to end their search for an elusive first Christy Ring Cup title. It will be their fifth final in six seasons and a repeat of the 2015 decider won by Kerry. It will be a third meeting of the counties this year. […]
AFTER a weekend of football and hurling action, 11 Ulster players have been named on the various GAA teams of the week. Receive quality journalism wherever you are, on any device. Keep up to date from the comfort of your own home with a digital subscription. Any time | Any place | Anywhere Subscribe to […]
By Michael McMullan DAVY Fitzgerald has stepped down as the Antrim senior hurling manager after two seasons at the helm. The Clare All-Ireland winner’s final game was Sunday’s win over Carlow in the Joe McDonagh Cup. Statement from Antrim GAA 24th May 2026 pic.twitter.com/6ZpHzzGyeX — Antrim GAA (@AontroimGAA) May 24, 2026 Advertisement After earlier defeats […]
EVERY team at every level in Antrim is basically playing in the second or third tier, and to me that’s pretty stark. I know that’s not new, and there are bright spots like the performances of our camogs, but, in general, we’re not operating at the highest level. We can’t say we’re weak in one […]
By Michael McMullan DERRY are preparing for a fifth Christy Ring Cup final in six years but Johnny McGarvey says his side must reach a higher level if they’re to finally get over the finish line. When they take on Kerry on Saturday week, it will be a third meeting of the counties this season. […]
WE had a dramatic day in Clones, two Ulster finals in Brewster Park and much more Here is the latest Gaelic Life Team of the Week. 1 Sean Kelly Derry Made vital saves in a close Christy Ring Cup win over Kerry. 2 Peter McGrane Armagh A real tigerish display from the Armagh defender in […]
DERRY GAA have announced a new sponsorship deal for their football and hurling development squads. Their deal with DECO Engineering is multi-year sponsorship agreement geared at backing the county teams at U15 and U16 level, in both football and hurling. Derry GAA Chairman John Keenan says the deal represents an avenue for the county’s underage […]
