Youth and experience key for resurgent Breffni ladies


By Niall Gartland THE Cavan ladies are a side reborn in 2025 and now they have the chance to round off a superb league campaign with the Division Three title. Wexford might have something to say about that in this Sunday’s showdown at the Integral GAA Grounds in Drogheda – they’re the only side who bettered of […]


McQuade relishing return to Clones


By Jonathan Hogan THERE’S no shortage of motivation for Fermanagh captain Shannan McQuade heading into Sunday’s Lidl National Football League Division 4 final — but for the Tempo defender, it’s just as much about putting hard-earned lessons into action. McQuade was part of the Erne side that edged Antrim 2-8 to 1-10 in the 2019 […]


Ulster teams eye league glory this weekend


Compiled by Jackie Cahill THE scene is set for the 2025 Lidl National League Finals – with eight counties targeting national silverware. There’s a Division 1 and 2 Final double-header at Croke Park on Saturday, as Cork take on Galway in the Division 2 decider (3pm), followed by the Division 1 showpiece between Armagh and […]


Ulster title race begins across three fronts


THERE are Ulster titles up for grades at all three grades and Michael McMullan takes a look across the teams. SENIOR Armagh Manager: Darnell Parkinson and Joe Feeney Captain: Clodagh McCambridge Advertisement THE Orchard County have been on an upward curve and knocking on the All-Ireland door in recent seasons. The game has flourish and […]


Camogs set their championship sights


Niall Gartland runs the rule over the prospects of the province’s camogie teams Antrim Managers: Carl McCormick and Martin Coulter Captain: Amy Boyle Advertisement ANTRIM’s confidence will be sky-high heading into their forthcoming championship campaigns after winning the Division 1B title last weekend. The Saffrons clinched the title – and promotion to the top-tier Division […]


League finals’ dates and details released


THE finals of the Ladies NFL will take place next month with three Ulster sides chasing silverware Lidl NFL Division 1 and 2 Finals Armagh v Kerry 5pm Cork v Galway  3pm Saturday 12th April – Croke Park Lidl NFL Division 3 Final Cavan v Wexford 2pm Sunday 13th April, – Integral GAA Grounds, Drogheda, […]


Devlin powers Antrim to final spot


Lidl National Football League Division 4 Antrim 5-8 Leitrim 3-10 By PJ Leddy ANTRIM, led by Bronagh Devlin, dominated  a very entertaining and hard fought Lidl National Football League Division 4 league semi-final at Kingscourt and were full value for their four points over last year’s TG4 All-Ireland intermediate champions Leitrim. Antrim got off to […]


Five star Fermanagh book final spot


 Lidl NFL Division 4 Fermanagh 5-12 Sligo 3-13 By Deniese O’Flaherty FERMANAGH booked their place in the Lidl NFL Division 4 final and also secured promotion to Division 3 with victory over a dogged Sligo side in Tarmonbarry. The Ulster county missed out at this stage of the league last year and were not going […]


Antrim take title with goal threat and strong finish


Very League Division 1B Final By Daragh Ó Conchúir Antrim 3-10 Clare 1-11 NICOLE McAtamney had her two sons, Joe and Dan, with her as the celebrations commenced, but when it came to the post-match interviews, wee Joe had to be transferred to her husband, Declan. It was appropriate that they, and many others, were […]