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 […]
Gaelcholáiste Dhoire aim for more glory
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December 18, 2023
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 […]
Setanta focus turns to All-Ireland series
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December 15, 2023
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 […]
‘Blayney’s latest Ulster triumph tastes just as sweet
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November 24, 2023
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 […]
JOHNNY MCINTOSH: Splitting up
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November 15, 2023
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 […]
OISIN DUDDY: A journey to the Hogan Stand steps
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November 6, 2023
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 […]
Ulster players named on Ring, Rackard, and Meagher Team of the Year
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October 24, 2023
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 […]
Luca looking forward to shin-dig
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October 20, 2023
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 […]
Delargy hopes Cushendall success will inspire their next generation
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October 17, 2023
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 […]
JOHNNY McINTOSH: Written in the stars
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October 13, 2023
SO here we have it, Loughgiel and Cushendall will duke it out for the Volunteer Cup as the Antrim Senior Hurling Championship reaches its conclusion. First things first, for Loughgiel to overcome Dunloy in the semi-final was the big upset of the year, but for me, it’s almost written in the stars that Cushendall win […]