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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
By Michael McMullan DERRY manager Ryan O’Neill feels his side are ready for Saturday’s All-Ireland U-20 B Championship hurling final against Roscommon in Kingspan Breffni. It’s a repeat of the 2023 decider won by the Oakleafers, and O’Neill said Saturday can’t come quick enough for his side. After not qualifying via Ulster, for a crack […]
IT was another busy week on all fronts as the championship continued at different levels. Here our selection from the star players on show. 1 Pearse Smyth Down Landed three long-range frees as Down’s winning run continued. 2 Aoife McDowell Down Did an excellent job shackling Armagh’s dangerous forward Sinead Quinn. Advertisement 3 Caoimhe Conlon […]
