Christy Ring Cup Derry 2-15 Kerry 0-19 By Michael McMullan A STORMING second-half performance shot Derry to victory and booked a Christy Ring Cup final spot later this month. Advertisement They’ll meet Kerry in the final, the Kingdom having already booked their final spot before their visit to Derry. It will be Derry’s fifth final […]
Antrim must look to finish on a high
May 14, 2026
By Michael McMullan AFTER victory in London, Antrim welcome Westmeath to Corrigan Park on Saturday with eyes on back-to-back wins. An unlikely set of circumstances – on both fronts – that would see Davy Fitzgerald’s side relegated or book a spot in the final. The Saffrons will be fancied to win at home this Saturday […]
Donegal want positive finish to the season
May 13, 2026
By Matthew Wilson and Michael McMullan DONEGAL want to finish their Christy Ring Cup campaign on a positive note when Meath come to O’Donnell Park on Saturday. Their draw at the hands of Roscommon last weekend leaves Mickey McCann’s side almost safe from relegation due to their superior score difference to the Rossies. Donegal will […]
Derry manager calling for another dose of character and honesty
May 12, 2026
By Michael McMullan DERRY manager Johnny McGarvey wants his side to show character and honesty when they put their Christy Ring Cup chances on the line on Saturday. After last weekend’s dramatic draw in Trim, the Oakleafers must beat Kerry at Find Insurance Celtic Park to ensure another meeting with the Kingdom, who are already […]
Briody braced for epic final stages
May 8, 2026
By Niall Gartland IT’S tight at the top of the Lory Meagher competition with two rounds of group stage remaining – and the Cavan hurlers are firmly in the mix for a place in the showpiece final for the second year running. This time last year they fell at the last hurdle against New York at Croke Park – a […]
Uncertainty ahead of a weekend of hurling clarity
May 8, 2026
By Michael McMullan AS preparations go, Antrim’s buildup to Sunday’s Joe McDonagh Cup visit to London can’t have gone much worse. After a season that began with almost beating Wexford, the Saffrons battled successfully to secure their league status. Championship hurling is where it is at. Defeats at the hands of Down and Laois leave […]
McCann highlights the importance of Roscommon visit
May 6, 2026
By Michael McMullan DONEGAL manager Mickey McCann’s focus ahead of Saturday evening in Letterkenny and Roscommon is ensuring their Christy Ring status. His side will welcome Meath in the final game in a group where there will also be a scrap for a place in the top two and a place in the final. With […]
Nothing changes for McGarvey and Derry ahead of crunch Meath clash
May 6, 2026
By Michael McMullan DESPITE losing to Wicklow earlier in the competition, Derry manager Johnny McGarvey said little has changed as they prepare for Saturday’s clash with Meath in Trim. Favourites Kerry are on course to reach the final with a number of teams scraping for second spot. Derry led Meath for much of the league […]
Sheehan glad to look up against goal-hungry Carlow
May 6, 2026
By Shaun Casey FOR the last number of seasons, Down have been more concerned about what’s happening below them than looking up in the Joe McDonagh Cup, but that has changed, Ronan Sheehan is happy to admit. After two rounds, they sit joint top of the table with Carlow and both sides put their winning […]
Derry land a second All-Ireland u-20 title
May 2, 2026
All-Ireland U-20 B HC final Derry 1-17 Roscommon 1-11 By Michael McMullan A STRONG opening quarter paved Derry’s way their second All-Ireland U20 B hurling title on Saturday in Kingspan Breffni Park. Advertisement The Oakleafers led by three at half-time but never looked in any danger with their defence absrobing whatever was thrown at them. […]