I’LL cut to the chase – it’s going to be a really tough year for Antrim.The main reason I say that is the boys who have stepped away from the panel. Neil McManus has retired and it goes without saying that he won’t be replaced in a hurry, and then there’s the Dunloy quartet of Ryan […]
By Michael McMullan FORMER Antrim player Christy McNaughton will be part of Derry manager Johnny McGarvey’s plans for 2024 after throwing his lot in with the Oakleaf County. In his second season as manager, McGarvey has set his focus on promotion with an eye on the Christy Ring Cup later in the year. Now living […]
Casement Cup final (u-19 B hurling) Gaelcholáiste Dhoire v Aquinas Monday, The Dub, 6pm By Michael McMullan IT’S another landmark day for Gaelcholáiste Dhoire on Monday when take the field for the Casement Cup final against Aquinas. In the summer of 2015, their first intake of 14 Year 8 pupils, boys and girls, were photographed […]
By Dáire Bonnar AFTER a superb win in the Ulster Intermediate Hurling final two weeks ago, attention for Setanta turns towards Sunday’s All-Ireland semi-final. The memory of that win against Eire Óg Carrickmore is something that will live long in the memory for the Cross/Killygordon community, but they have had to park that away for […]
By Niall Gartland CASTLEBLAYNEY have won their fourth ever Ulster Junior Championship after kicking for home in the final ten minutes of their final joust with St Eunan’s last Sunday. It was a gripping battle with the Monaghan side coming out on top on a scoreline of 2-16 to 1-15, and their manager Kevin Moloney […]
A PART of me thinks the split-season isn’t a complete disaster for Gaelic football. The reason I say that is because Gaelic football can be played at this time of year with not too much detriment to the game really. Alright, the pitches are a good bit heavier but at the end of the day it […]
Gaelic Life placement student Oisin Duddy has fond memories of winning an All-Ireland U-20 hurling title at Croke Park WHEN my club Na Magha lost to Setanta in the Ulster Junior Championship semi-final I thought my season was over, but in a way I was glad because we had a tough season and needed the break. Then that […]
DERRY, Donegal and Monaghan have players selected on the Ring, Rackard, Meagher Champion 15. Meath, winners of the Christy Ring Cup lead the way with five players on board. The Derry hurlers’ fine Christy Ring Cup performances have yielded two awards in the shape of defender Riche Mullan and midfielder Cormac O’Doherty. Nicky Rackard runners-up […]
Saturday will mark the return of the shinty-hurling compromise rules game for the first time since 2019. Niall Gartland investigates… IT’S always good to give something new a go and Fermanagh hurler Luca McCusker is looking forward to playing in the return of the shinty-hurling series at Páirc Esler on Saturday evening. It’s been four […]
By Michael McMullan YOU can hear the traffic buzzing in the background as Brian Delargy answers the phone. It’s matched by the excitement and satisfaction in his voice as he danders along. Monday morning after winning a championship, you just want the day to last forever. Pop in for a fry. Scan the papers. Meet […]
