By Alan Rodgers A NARROW defeat on the first weekend of action mean that Tyrone will be hoping to make amends when they make the trip to face Donegal in a game that is already being seen as crucial for both counties in this Division Two campaign. Action in the higher ranks was always going […]
Hughes hoping home advantage aids Monaghan’s promotion push
By Shaun Casey MONAGHAN will be targeting their home games in the hope of earning promotion from Division Four, says manager Arthur Hughes as they begin their campaign at home to Louth this weekend. The pair finished at the bottom of the Division 3B league table at the end of last season, with just two […]
Baldwin: Erne hurlers are a work in progress
FERMANAGH hurling manager Joe Baldwin wasn’t making excuses for Saturday afternoon’s defeat away to Louth but he did point to the availability of players as being a factor in the game as they prepare for Sunday’s visit of Longford. Caolan Duffy and Thomas Burns were unable to travel from England, Francie McBrien was called into […]
McKeegan ready for Armagh’s Rossie test
By Shaun Casey ARMAGH aren’t expecting many surprises when they travel to Dr Hyde Park this weekend says boss Karl McKeegan. His Orchard County side are fairly familiar with that particular journey, and their opponents. Roscommon have been regular foes for Armagh in the last number of years and results against the Rossies have been […]
VOTE: 2024 Hurling Team of the Year
Voting will open on Thursday 23rd January at 9.30am for the Hurling Team of the Year sponsored by Sayvale. Create your own user feedback survey Please note: 1 vote per ip address. Votes do not determine the final winners but help create awareness of the nominee’s shortlisting. Voting closes at 10am on Monday 27th January […]
JOHNNY McINTOSH: Our magic moment
I’M chairman of Glenariffe so I was obviously over the moon with our minor team’s success at the Ulster Hurling Minor Championship hosted by Ballinascreen on the final day of the year. Our club had never won an Antrim Minor Championship before, so to go on from that and win Ulster really shows the magic of […]
SHORTLIST: 2024 Hurling Team
Advertisement The shortlist for the Gaelic Life Ulster Club All-Stars Hurling Team has been revealed! Check out who is in the running below and don’t forget to check back this Thursday, 23rd January when you can vote to support your favourite. Position Name Club Goalkeeper Oisin O’Doherty Sleacht Néill Goalkeeper Steven […]
Ulster’s hurling managers for 2025
Shaun Casey takes a look at who will be managing intercounty hurling teams across the province in 2025: Antrim – Davy Fitzgerald THE new Antrim boss needs no introduction to the hurling scene and it’s going to be exciting to see what the former Clare goalkeeper can do with the Saffrons in 2025. They are […]
Gillan goal seals first Glens Ulster minor title
Leadon Timber Frame Ulster MHC final Glenariffe/Glenravel 2-6 Lavey 0-6 By Michael McMullan at Dean McGlinchey Park IT was an historic first for Glenariffe/Glenravel as they won their first Ulster minor hurling title on Tuesday Ballinascreen with victory over Lavey. Advertisement It’s the 10th time the title has been won by an Antrim team, joining […]
A bright future for Derry hurling
By Éanna Mackey LAST Sunday the Sleacht Néill senior hurlers came up just short against Cork champions Sarsfields to bow out of the All-Ireland club championship at the semi-final stage. The final result was a one-point loss despite what looked to be a certain goal just seconds before the end, as Mark McGuigan blasted his […]