By Shaun Casey WHEN these sides clashed in the final round of their Division Four National League campaign 11 weeks ago, Antrim were comfortable 14-point winners and went on to claim the league title, while Derry finished second from bottom in the table. Now, the Ulster Junior Championship trophy is the prize on the line […]
Two down, one to go: Antrim face into All-Ireland journey
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May 16, 2025
Cassie McArthur hit three points to help Antrim retain their Ulster title on Sunday. They now set their sights on the All-Ireland journey. She spoke with Michael McMullan… EVEN the manner of how Cassie McArthur critiqued her Ulster performance tells you about the Antrim mindset. There is ambition. Always room for more. When Sinead McGill […]
This weekend’s LGFA fixtures
May 13, 2025
THERE are four ladies football finals down for decision on Sunday, including an Ulster double header in Clones. We will chat to the Down, Cavan, Derry and Antrim camps. Check out Thursday’s edition of Gaelic Life. Here are the fixture details. Sunday May 18, 2025 TG4 Leinster Junior Championship Final Carlow v Louth; TEG Cusack […]
Mackin happy for Armagh improvement since league final collapse
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May 12, 2025
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. […]
McGill bidding for her first Ulster medal
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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
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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 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
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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
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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 […]