I NOTED that more than 12,000 paying spectators attended the recent National Football League encounter between Armagh and Donegal, crowds that their hurling counterparts unfortunately can only dream of. Antrim will always get a core following of 500 or a thousand people, but on the whole crowds at hurling games involving Ulster teams are very […]
By Shaun Casey DERRY are expecting a difficult day at the office this weekend when they host London at Owenbeg in round three of the league. The Oakleafers have made a flying start to the season, collecting four points from their first two games. Johnny McGarvey’s side saw off Ulster rivals Tyrone and Donegal in […]
By Shaun Casey AFTER picking up one point from their opening two outings, Armagh head to Castleblayney this weekend in search of a first win, but their hosts Monaghan, who lost both their matches, are aiming for the same goal. Last year the sides clashed twice in the league, with each team chalking up a […]
By Shaun Casey MONAGHAN have a chance to bounce back from their recent defeat to Mayo when they host Armagh on Sunday, but the Farney County will still be sore from the last day out. Arthur Hughes’ side welcomed the Westerners to Castleblayney, the same venue they’ll host Armagh in this weekend, but were left […]
SUNDAY’S beating at the hands of Limerick was disappointing but I think the squad depth was the biggest concern for Antrim. There’s a lot of work going into the senior hurling team and I appreciate that, but ultimately as a county we aren’t putting enough effort into developing our underage teams and it all stems […]
By Michael McMullan SOMETHING has to give on Saturday in Letterkenny as Donegal lock horns with neighbours Derry (O’Donnell Park, 2.30pm). Mickey McCann’s men were comfortable winners over Wicklow in their opening game having already won the Conor McGurk in pre-season. McCann will be hoping the injuries that forced new skipper Conor Gartland and Josh […]
Below are the nominees for the 2023 Dual Player of the Year. Find out more about this year’s shortlisted nominees below. Lauren McConville – Crossmaglen Not only is McConville a superb dual player for Crossmaglen, but she also lines out in totally different positions in both codes. In football, where she’d be more known, her […]
DERRY hurling manager Johnny McGarvey was “delighted” at getting their season off to a winning start even though they needed a second burst to win the game. The Oaks led 0-14 to 0-1 at a stage in the first half before Tyrone pegged the margin back to five points before Corey O’Reilly’s goal shot them […]
By Michael McMullan WHAT a difference eight months can make in the Antrim senior hurling camp as they face into a potentially chastening league opener against top dogs Limerick. Wind the clock back to last May and Antrim were comfortable winners over Westmeath to retain their Liam McCarthy Cup status. It was the last day […]
CONGRATULATIONS to the 2023 Gaelic Life Ulster Club All-Stars Hurling Team. Our team will be presented with their awards at our Gala Awards Night on Friday 1st March 2024 at the Hillgrove Hotel, Monaghan. To find out more or to book your tickets contact Alannah/Catherine on 028 822 43444 or email marketing@northwestnewsgroup.com Goalkeeper – […]
