IT was another busy week on all fronts as the championship continued at different levels. Here our selection from the star players on show. 1 Pearse Smyth Down Landed three long-range frees as Down’s winning run continued. 2 Aoife McDowell Down Did an excellent job shackling Armagh’s dangerous forward Sinead Quinn. Advertisement 3 Caoimhe Conlon […]
Antrim chairperson Seamus McMullan has rejected claims that any move was made to remove Davy Fitzgerald as senior hurling manager, stating unequivocally that no such decision was ever taken. Speaking in an official statement, McMullan said the matter had been clarified at a County Committee meeting on April 27, while also recognising the concerns outlined […]
ANTRIM’S senior hurling squad has requested an urgent meeting with county board officials as tensions grow over confusion surrounding manager Davy Fitzgerald’s position amid further concerns about basic team provisions. In a letter reportedly send to the county board, Antrim players allege that a recent meeting took place between Fitzgerald and county board representatives, during […]
By Michael McMullan DERRY u-20 manager Ryan O’Neill feels the All-Ireland B Championship is an avenue the county can use to continually build a senior team. The Oakleafers take on Roscommon in the All-Ireland final on Saturday hoping to add their sole title he oversaw in 2023. Speaking after last Saturday’s Christy Ring Cup win […]
Christy Ring Cup Derry 2-23 Donegal 1-16 By Michael McMullan DERRY bounced back from last week’s defeat in Wicklow with victory in Saturday’s Ulster derby against Donegal at Find Insurance Celtic Park. Advertisement Second half goals from Deaglan Foley and Rian Collins shot Johnny McGarvey’s side into a commanding position. Derry led by a point […]
By Michael McMullan DOWN manager Ronan Sheehan says their victory over Antrim will be a waste of time if they don’t beat London on Sunday in their latest Joe McDonagh Cup group stage match. Now in his eighth season as manager, Down are in the competition for the sixth time since promotion after winning the Christy […]
By Michael McMullan DONEGAL aim for a fourth ever win in the Christy Ring Cup when they travel to neighbours Derry on Saturday. For Brian MacIntyre, he still awaits a first ever win over Derry since he broke onto the senior team. They came close in the Conor McGurk Cup final earlier this year only to […]
By Alan Rodgers VICTORY in their opening game last weekend has left the Tyrone hurlers in buoyant form as they get set for what’s expected to be a much tougher assignment when they meet last year’s Nickey Rackard Finalists, Mayo, in round two this Sunday in Castlebar. The Red Hands scored a number of impressive […]
By Michael McMullan RESULTS elsewhere in the group meant nothing ahead of Derry’s Christy Ring Cup clash with Wicklow on Sunday in Aughrim. That’s the take of manager Johnny McGarvey, who plots a second win for his side after beating Roscommon last weekend. With two teams qualifying for the final and with Kerry heavily fancied […]
By Michael McMullan A LINE has been drawn under Antrim’s league season ahead of Saturday’s visit of Down marking the start of their championship campaign. That’s the view of manager Davy Fitzgerald’s right-hand man Seoirse Bulfin, who was part of Clare’s 2013 All-Ireland success. Bulfin was also part of Fitzgerald’s management team in Waterford and Wexford, coming […]
