By Michael McMullan THERE will only ever be one first time. History. Laying the path for others. That was the Saturday story for the junior camogs of St Patrick’s Maghera. They’d won national titles in seven-a-side competitions but a fully loaded All-Ireland had eluded them. With seconds to go, extra-time was on the cards. After […]
Down play host to the Banner
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February 27, 2025
By Niall Gartland DOWN camogs face a tough test of their ambitions when they host an in-form Clare team this Saturday. Domhnall Nugent’s side claimed their first Division 1B victory at the second time of asking last weekend, overcoming Westmeath with a really polished performance, but Clare are a different kettle of fish and sit […]
Tyrone heartened by first day out
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February 27, 2025
By Niall Gartland TYRONE camogs will travel to take on Wicklow this Saturday steeled with confidence by the manner of their opening day performance against Roscommon, losing by only a single point despite being down a number of key players. Manager Paul O’Grady admits a slight sense of trepidation heading into their Division 3A campaign, […]
S&C focus paying off for Antrim camogs
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February 27, 2025
By Niall Gartland A CONCERTED effort at improving the conditioning levels of the Antrim camogs is paying off in spades. They’ve won their opening two Division 1B encounters, overcoming both Wexford and Limerick, and joint-manager Martin Coulter attributes their excellent performances to the hard work going on behind the scenes. Now in his second year […]
Ladies All-Stars announced
February 25, 2025
ULSTER LGFA have announced their MFC Post Primary School All Stars. Initially 170 players were selected by their schools, whittling it down to the final 30 players after their trial process. This year’s squad has representatives form 23 schools and eight counties making the panel with Ulster U-20 A champions Loreto Cavan named. This is […]
Crozier continues Ballymauigan’s Derry influence
February 22, 2025
By Daire Walsh IT might be almost eight years since she donned the colours of her native Derry in an All-Ireland final at Croke Park, but Annie Crozier remains hopeful of once again featuring on the biggest day in the LGFA’s annual calendar. Back on September 24, 2017, Crozier scored a point from right corner-forward […]
New Derry boss optimistic despite player losses
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February 21, 2025
By Niall Gartland NEW Derry camogie manager Eamonn Melaugh tentatively his sights on reaching another Division 2A final even though there’s been a massive turnover in personnel during the off-season. Last September, PJ O’Mullan stepped down after two seasons at the helm of the Oakleafers, the highlight of which was their 2023 All-Ireland Intermediate triumph. […]
Five star Loreto take title
February 19, 2025
MFC Ulster U-20 A Schools final Loreto, Cavan 5-8 St Mary’s, Magherafelt 1-6 A DOMINANT display, which included five goals helped Loreto, Cavan to the MFC Ulster U-20A Schools title at the expense of St. Mary’s Magherafelt in Brewster Park on Tuesday evening. The Breffni side had a dream start, being awarded a penalty with […]
Erne County facing tricky Wicklow trip
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February 15, 2025
By Martin McBrien FERMANAGH manager CJ McGourty said his ladies side were “far the superior team” as they edged an eight-goal thriller against Longford on Sunday to make it three league wins from four games as they prepare for Sunday’s trip to Wicklow. The Erne ladies are sitting second in the Division Four table after […]
Tyrone win on the road after second half comeback
February 10, 2025
Lidl National Football League Tyrone 1-15 Mayo 2-11 By Stuart Tynan TYRONE overturned a seven point half-time deficit to pick up their first win in Division 1 of the Lidl National Football League after a dramatic finale in Swinford Amenity Park on Sunday/ After a trio of early wides, Mayo began to make use of […]