By Michael McMullan DERRY manager Ciarán Meenagh hailed two key aspects of his side’s display against Kildare on Saturday night in Newbridge. Aside from the grit they needed to come from five points down, the Oakleaf boss pointed to their use of the ball in the second half when both teams had the same number […]
By Michael McMullan DERRY’S Eoin McEvoy is back running again but manager Ciarán Meenagh says he won’t be rushing the Rossa defender back into action. McEvoy has been managing knee tendinopathy in recent years but the Derry medical team have insisted on getting the issue solved once and for all. He missed the Ulster University’s […]
By Michael McMullan FERMANAGH manager Kieran Donnelly has named an unchanged team ahead of Sunday’s Tailteann Cup semi-final with Kildare in Croke Park. The Erne County came from behind to see off Sligo in the quarter-final. Paul Breen and Brandon Horan are back on the 26 after an injury layoff. Advertisement Darragh Kiwan bagged 1-6 […]
By Michael McMullan FERMANAGH manager Kieran Donnelly sees Sunday’s opponents Kildare are favourites to win the Tailteann Cup but his side relish the challenge. It’s a second Croke Park date this season for the Erne County and Donnelly feels their group game with Wexford at Headquarters will be a help. While their Ulster exit at […]
By Michael McMullan FERMANAGH manager Kieran Donnelly was pleased with how his side managed the game in Saturday’s win over Sligo in the Tailteann Cup It booked a place in Monday’s semi-final draw where they were paired with a Kildare team Donnelly felt were favourites for the title before the competition started. The Erne County […]
By Michael McMullan DOWN know what their final game of the Joe McDonagh Cup looks like this Saturday. A win over Kildare in Newbridge and they are safe. Four points will be their best tally since they made the step up. Ronan Sheehan’s side were winners over Kerry on Saturday and should Westmeath beat the […]
By Michael McMullan KILDARE’S exit to Louth over the weekend has completed the seedings ahead of Wednesday’s Tailteann Cup draw. Louth advance to the Sam Maguire Cup, with Brian Flanagan’s side – who have been promoted to Divsion Two for next season – in the Tailteann Cup. Here is the seedings for the Tailteann Cup. […]
By Michael McMullan ANTRIM can still beat the drop to Division Four but the odds are stacked against Andy McEntee’s side. After losing a crunch bottom of the table clash at home to Sligo, Antrim must beat Kildare in Newbridge. It’s that simple. Their problem is that staying clear of the league’s bottom rung is not […]
ARMAGH All-Ireland winner Aidan O’Rourke has been named as part of proposed Kildare manager Brian Flanagan’s management team. Flanagan has been appointed a four-year term, set to be ratified at September’s meeting of Kildare County Board. Flanagan guided the Kildare to Leinster and All-Ireland titles and will take over from Glen Ryan. O’Rourke, Armagh’s minor […]
By Michael McMullan LEAGUE champions Armagh will host Mayo in the All-Ireland quarter-final after this weekend’s championship draw. Gregory McGonigle side have home advantage after topping their group. It will be a repeat of last season’s final group game when Aimee Mackin’s last gasp penalty clinched a 2-10 to 1-11 victory on home soil. Advertisement […]
