Strong defence and super subs can help Down claim title


By Kieran Lynch WITH the All-Ireland Junior Championship final just days away, Down co-manager Peter Lynch says that his team are in good shape before the biggest game of the year. The Mourne Ladies take on Limerick, with the hope of making a speedy return to Intermediate grade, having been relegated last season. Lynch and his co-manager […]


Derry turn on the style to land second All-Ireland title


All-Ireland Intermediate Camogie final replay Derry 1-17 Meath 1-9 By Michael McMullan in Clones DERRY’S class told the story in Clones on Saturday as they won their second All-Ireland intermediate title in style. Advertisement The Oaks led by three points at half-time and pushed five clear before a Meath penalty had the Royals back in […]


Gaelic Life Team of the Week


AFTER another weekend of action, here is our latest Gaelic Life Team of the Week. 1 NIAMH GRIBBEN Derry One notable mistake but some key saves, including from a penalty, in the drawn All-Ireland final with Meath. 2 ABIGAIL TEMPLE ASOKUH Donegal Advertisement Superb once again in the All-Ireland Minor C final win over Waterford. […]


All-Ireland glory for Donegal


All-Ireland C Football final Donegal 1-14  Waterford 1-9  By Aisling Clery A LATE goal from Abbie McGranaghan sealed a Zucar All Ireland U18 C title for Donegal at the expense of a spirited Waterford side at Kinnegad GAA in Co. Westmeath. Advertisement Donegal held a three point advantage at half-time and dominated possession in the […]


Derry glad to get out of Croke Park with a draw


Glen Dimplex All-Ireland intermediate camogie fina Derry 1-9 Meath 2-6  By Daragh Ó Conchúir, at Croke Park DERRY and Meath must do it all again after Sunday’s showdown ended level at Croke Park Advertisement Meath goal scorer, Ciara Foley tried to make sense of the mix of emotions that came with drawing the Glen Dimplex All-Ireland […]


Derry delve into hurt locker to cement final clash with Meath


By Daragh Ó Conchúir  THE agony of losing last year’s Glen Dimplex All-Ireland intermediate camogie championship semi-final to an injury-time point having led close to the end was a driver for Derry as they recorded a 0-21 to 0-14 extra time triumph over Kilkenny at the same stage this time around in FBD Semple Stadium […]


Derry go the extra mile on the road to Croker


By Daragh Ó Conchúir DERRY banished the ghosts of 2022 to claim their place in the Glen Dimplex All-Ireland Intermediate final with an extra-time win over Kilkenny in FBD Semple Stadium. They will play Meath, who ground out a derby victory over Westmeath at the same venue. Derry had conceded three of the last four […]


Lynch hails vita Swail goal as Down book Croke Park spot


By John Fallon A GOAL from Orla Swail saw Down edge out Carlow (1-9 to 0-8) an book their All-Ireland junior final spot against Limeick. Limerick defeated Fermanagh by 0-10 to 1-6, while Down secured their place in the final thanks to Swail’s late goal. Down led by 0-6 to 0-4 at the break and […]


Armagh fall out of All-Ireland race against Cork


All-Ireland Ladies SFC Cork 0-14  Armagh 2-5  By Anthony Newman TWO frees from Katie Quirke proved crucial as Cork got the better of Armagh in their TG4 ladies football championship quarter-final tie at the Box-It Athletic Grounds. Advertisement It was a close battle all through but in the end Cork, inspired by Ciara O’Sullivan, came […]