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 […]


Lavey minors face into Ulster again


By Michael McMullan LAVEY minor hurlers are preparing for the Ulster semi-final on Friday week but will have to wait until this weekend to see who the play. The Derry champions will take on the winner of Saturday’s shield final between Eoghan Ruadh Dungannon and Sean MacCumhaill’s of Donegal. Manager Martin Convery said the recent […]


McShane appointed as Antrim u-20 manager


By Michael McMullan ANTRIM have appointed former Sleacht Néill and Tyrone manager Michael McShane as their new u-20 hurling manager. McShane managed his native Ballycastle before a nine-year stint with the Emmet’s where he steered them to the breakthrough in Ulster, with four provincial titles in all. Tyrone won one of the two Nickey Rackard […]


Dunloy appoint Elliott and Richmond on joint ticket


By Michael McMullan DUNLOY have appointed Shane Elliott and Liam Richmond as their new senior hurling management. The two former championship winners are joint managers and take over after Gregory O’Kane stepped down. O’Kane had been involved in all of Dunloy’s senior hurling successes, either as a player or a manager. Advertisement Speaking the on […]


JOHNNY McINTOSH: No distractions for Sleacht Néill


ON the four previous occasions that Sleacht Néill have reached the All-Ireland semi-finals, they’ve always given a really, really good account of themselves. They’ve never been overly lucky with the draw they’ve got. To me, the big thing about this game against Sarsfields is that historically, first time Munster winners tend to just be content […]


Carey embracing new challenge says McCloskey


By Shaun Casey AFTER a long 20 year wait, Carey Faughs are once again top dogs at Ulster Intermediate level, but now it’s all about the next step and Eddie McCloskey says his side are “chomping at the bit” to get stuck into the All-Ireland series. Back in 2004, they lost out to East London […]


Derry hurling progress as Gaelcholáiste Dhoire book final spot against Maghera


Leonard Cup Final St Patrick’s Maghera v Gaelcholáiste Dhoire Wednesday, Owenbeg, 3.30pm By Michael McMullan THERE will be a novel pairing at Owenbeg next Wednesday when two Derry schools meet in an Ulster Schools A hurling final for the first time. St Patrick’s Maghera will take on newcomers Gaelcholáiste Dhoire to see who takes home […]