Storming second stanza see’s Derry topple Donegal


Allianz Hurling Leagues Division 2B Derry 3-18 Donegal 0-11 From Odhrán Crumley in Ballinascreen Derry have maintained their 100% start to the season with a win over a resurgent Donegal side throughout a constant missile in Dean McGlinchey Park. Advertisement As always, the dead-eye marksman and Slaughtneil sharpshooter, Cormac O’Doherty led the charge from a […]


Derry hurlers name team to face Down in league opener


New Derry senior hurling boss, John McEvoy has named his team to face Down in the opening round of the Allianz Hurling League Division 2B on Saturday January 26th in Pairc Esler.  The county champions, Slaughtneil have four representatives on the 31 man panel for the clash. The full Derry hurling panel is as follows:  […]


Late Lynch’s show stuns Slaughtneil in county decider


Derry u’21 Hurling Final 2018 Kevin Lynch’s 2-11 Slaughtneil 1-10 From Odhrán Crumley in Ballinascreen  Advertisement It took a storming second half from Kevin Lynch’s to overcome Slaughtneil and claim their third title in a row at the age group. The Dungiven side didn’t score until the 16th minute of the game, Slaughtneil rattling up […]


In This Week’s GL: Shane Elliott Blast’s Fixture Makers


In this week’s Gaelic Life, columnist, Shane Elliott blasts the hurling fixture makers for their scheduling of vital club games. With this year’s Ulster Club Hurling Final scheduled for November 11th, Elliot lambastes those making the decision to play such a vital game in the harsh winter months. Elliott examines the difficulties with a prolonged […]


Ulster Represented as Irish Hurling-Shinty Squad Named


Tyrone’s Damian Casey and Donegal’s Danny Cullen make up the Ulster representatives on the 2018 Ireland Hurling-Shinty squad for this Saturday’s annual meeting with Scotland in Inverness.  Hurlers from thirteen counties will have the opportunity to represent their country on the big stage as Ireland look to pick up their first win since a 2-10 […]


McConnell: Kildare have “taken the biscuit”


ARMAGH manager Sylvester McConnell has hit out at Kildare’s decision to introduce five non-native players into their squad ahead of their Division 2A campaign. Lilywhites manager Joe Quaid has used the GAA’s residency rules to bring in, amongst others, former Kilkenny All-Ireland winner John Mulhall and former Limerick players David Reidy and Mark Reidy.  Tipperary […]