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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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. […]
Gaelic Life team of the week
April 29, 2026
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 […]
Antrim chairman denies attempt to remove Fitzgerald as county’s senior hurling manager
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April 29, 2026
Antrim chairperson Seamus McMullan has rejected claims that any move was made to remove Davy Fitzgerald as senior hurling manager, stating unequivocally that no such decision was ever taken. Speaking in an official statement, McMullan said the matter had been clarified at a County Committee meeting on April 27, while also recognising the concerns outlined […]
Antrim hurlers request urgent meeting following Fitzgerald position concern
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April 28, 2026
ANTRIM'S senior hurling squad has requested an urgent meeting with county board officials as tensions grow over confusion surrounding manager Davy Fitzgerald’s position amid further concerns about basic team provisions. In a letter reportedly send to the county board, Antrim players allege that a recent meeting took place between Fitzgerald and county board representatives, during […]