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 […]
Derry back knocking on the door again
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May 27, 2026
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. […]
Ulster players on GAA teams of the week
May 25, 2026
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 […]
Davy Fitzgerald steps own as Antrim senior hurling manager
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May 24, 2026
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 […]
Johnny McIntosh: Invest in people before pitches
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May 22, 2026
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 […]
McGarvey expecting a much stiffer Kerry challenge in final
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May 20, 2026
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. […]
Gaelic Life team of the week
May 19, 2026
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 embark on new deal to grow football and hurling development squads
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May 19, 2026
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 […]
Cassidy and Mulholland shoot Derry to final rematch with Kerry
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May 16, 2026
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
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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 […]