ENNISKILLEN Gaels manager Simon Bradley says they have the utmost respect for their Kilcoo opponents but will not fear them when they play off on Saturday for a place in the Ulster final. “We definitely respect them,” he said ahead of the game in Armagh. “They’re All-Ireland champions, full of quality players, they’ve won nine […]
CLONDUFF have appointed former Tyrone star Adrian Cush and James Slater as their new senior football management ahead of the 2023 season. The Tyrone men take over from another Red Hand, Ciaran McBride, with the Down side. Cush was manager for Magherafelt’s 2019 Derry SFC success and he will be once again be joined by […]
By Shaun Casey FROM the outside, an Ulster final between Kilcoo and Glen looks like the dream pairing, but the Magpies won’t be underestimating their semi-final opponents Enniskillen Gaels. The Fermanagh side needed extra-time and penalties to eventually shake off Gowna in the provincial quarter-final, and that will give them plenty of momentum heading into […]
By Patrick Morrison AS a Gaelic enthusiast, it is great to see so many well taken three-pointers but on the flip side, as a goalkeeper it can be disheartening to see so many goals conceded, especially those that could be dealt with more favourably with a more proactive approach. Of course, there is never any […]
LAST weekend proved to any doubters out there just how special and ultra-competitive our Ulster Club Championship season is up here. When you look through all of the games last weekend, you would have witnessed everything that we like about Gaelic games and credit to all the clubs involved. Let’s start with the most controversial game, given all […]
By Shaun Casey HAVING seen off all challengers in Down, Ulster and All-Ireland champions Kilcoo are just focusing on the next game ahead, which comes in the form of Monaghan champions Ballybay, led by Kilcoo native Jerome Johnston and another Down man, Mark Doran. The Magpies are hoping to collect a third Ulster title in […]
By Shaun Casey BALLYBAY convincingly saw off Crossmaglen last weekend, earning their first ever provincial win, and now face another daunting opposition in the form of reigning Ulster and All-Ireland champions Kilcoo. But Monaghan and Ballybay stalwart Ryan Wylie insists that his side won’t be getting carried away as they know the task ahead of […]
AS we prepare to launch the 2022 Gaelic Life Ulster Club All-Stars in association with McKvr Sports take a look back at the 2021 awards. If you’re a business owner who would like to get involved we still have a couple of sponsorship options available. Give Sean or Paul a call on 028 822 43444 […]
By Kieran Lynch KILCOO are Down champions once again. It was anything but easy for the Magpies, as Warrenpoint went with them toe-to-toe, but as Kilcoo always seem to do, they found a way to win. Having led by four midway through the second half, Kilcoo allowed the ’Point to fight their way back to […]
The counties who have fared best in the Ulster Senior Club Football Championship. Armagh clubs (15 titles) THE Orchard County is level with Derry in terms of Ulster Senior Club titles. One big reason for their success in the provincial arena is Crossmaglen, who have won a record-breaking 11 titles. But that’s not all – […]
