By Michael McMullan ARMAGH Ladies won their fifth Ulster title in six seasons on Saturday but Blaithin Mackin said it hasn’t always been rosy in the garden. She recalls the earlier years of her career when the Orchard County were on the other side of results and Donegal were top of the pops in Ulster. […]
McCoy shoots Armagh on the way to another Ulster title
May 12, 2025
TG4 Ulster Senior Football Championship Final Armagh 3-9 Donegal 0-7 By Michael McMullan TWO goals from Aoife McCoy shot Armagh on their way to a fifth Ulster title in six seasons on Saturday afternoon in Clones. Advertisement After losing the league final, it sets up the Orchard County for a tilt at the All-Ireland title. […]
McGill bidding for her first Ulster medal
May 10, 2025
By Niall Gartland TWO years ago Áine McGill played her part in a memorable All-Ireland Intermediate triumph for the Derry camogs, but she’s yet to get her hands on a provincial medal with the county. That’s the prize on offer this Sunday as Derry attempt to avenge last year’s Ulster Senior Championship final defeat to […]
Graham is hoping for another slice of silverware
May 10, 2025
By Niall Gartland ONLY for the shot-stopping exploits of Caitriona Graham, reigning champions Antrim wouldn’t even be in this year’s Ulster Senior Camogie Championship final, which takes place this Sunday against Derry. Deep into injury time of their two-point semi-final win over Down, Graham was called into action when Beth Fitzpatrick latched onto a hopeful […]
Carr’s home fires continue to burn as Donegal chase silverware
May 10, 2025
Niamh Carr lives in Dublin plays her club football with Kilmacud Crokes but her focus is fully on Donegal’s challenge for honors. They take on Armagh in this weekend’s Ulster final. She spoke with Daire Walsh THEY have had a long wait since the end of their Lidl National Football League Division Two campaign, but […]
This weekend’s LGFA previews
May 9, 2025
Compiled by Jackie Cahill THE first provincial silverware of the season is up for grabs this weekend -with the TG4 Ulster and Leinster Senior Finals down for decision. On Saturday, at 3pm in Clones, holders Armagh will put their crown on the line against Donegal, before attention switches to Croke Park on Sunday and the […]
This weekend’s LGFA championship games
May 6, 2025
THERE is another weekend of LGFA action coming down the tracks this weekend. Here are the fixtures… Saturday TG4 Leinster Junior Championship Louth v Kilkenny; Integral GAA Grounds, Drogheda, 2pm Carlow v Longford; COE Fenagh, 2pm Munster Senior B Championship Cork v Limerick; Naomh Abán, 6.30pm TG4 Ulster Junior Championship Derry v London; O’Donovan Rossa, […]
The gender gap
May 4, 2025
Four out of five coaches across the grades and codes are male. We find out more about the paucity of female coaches. By Niall Gartland WHEN former Antrim ladies boss Emma Kelly took our call last Friday afternoon, she was en route to taking a one-off training session at her native Desertmartin. Kelly is very […]
Down ladies put their title on the line
May 3, 2025
By Niall Gartland REIGNING Ulster Intermediate champions Down begin their campaign with a semi-final joust with Tyrone this Sunday – and they won’t need reminding of their last encounter with the Red Hands. Their new manager Colm Donnelly was part of the backroom team when the two teams met in Clones in an All-Ireland Intermediate […]
Monaghan expecting a tough Cavan test
May 3, 2025
By Michael McMullan MONAGHAN hope the competitive nature of their league campaign in Division Two will stand to them against Cavan in this Sunday’s Ulster Intermediate semi-final. Farney captain Amy Garland – twin sister of Lauren – has been putting the finishing touches to her final year studies in Ulster University. It’s been a busy […]