AS Armagh chase a first-ever Division One final spot after four wins from four, Niall McCoy looks at the eight previous times Ulster sides have made it to the decider Monaghan 1994 THE first Division One final took place all the way back in 1979 when Tipperary beat Galway, but it took until 1994 for […]
Down go in search of their first win
By Michael McMullan DOWN ladies are not going to get their two opening league defeats define their season insists Laoise Duffy. After winning last year’s All-Ireland Junior title there has been a spike in interest in the ladies games across the county. There was disappointment in their performance away to Roscommon in their season opener […]
Fermanagh head into top of the table clash
By Michael McMullan FERMANAGH have their eyes on a top four finish and a chance to go on better than last year by booking a league final spot. They host Leitrim on Sunday in a repeat of last year’s league semi-final that the Erne County lost by two points. Under new manager CJ McGourty, Fermanagh are […]
McGonigle feels Armagh have more to give
Compiled by John Fallon ARMAGH manager Gregory McGonigle said they have plenty of room for improvement despite continuing their blistering start to the Lidl National Football League with a third win in a row. They held Galway scoreless when they had the wind in the opening half before securing a 0-8 to 0-6 win at […]
Armagh continue winning run
Lidl NFL Division 1 Armagh 0-8 Galway 0-6 By Shaun Casey ARMAGH continued their winning start to their Lidl NFL Division 1 campaign with a two-point victory over Galway at the BOX-IT Athletic Grounds. The swirling breeze proved difficult for both teams, although Armagh coped better with the conditions. Advertisement In a low scoring encounter, […]
Another win for Armagh in the top flight
Lidl Ladies NFL Armagh 1-8 Cork 1-6 By Anthony Newman ARMAGH got their second win in the Lidl Ladies NFL at Páirc Ui Rinn when they scored a two points win over Cork. Advertisement They went in front after just three minutes from a penalty and they were never behind from there. Cork got level […]
Greenan hopeful about the road ahead with Monaghan
By Niall Gartland TRANSITION can be a scary word but new Monaghan boss Darren Greenan knows first-hand that there’s plenty of talent in the current senior set-up, even if it may take some time to manifest itself. The first game of his tenure ended in defeat as they fell to a narrow 1-6 to 0-5 […]
Hard work is Armagh ladies’ key ingredient
By Shaun Casey PLAYING against the top teams in Ireland and measuring yourself against them is where Armagh want to be said their manager Greg McGonigle, whose side opened their account with a five-point win over Waterford last weekend. Two goals inside 60 seconds from Aimee Mackin and Aoife McCoy helped Armagh hold their Munster opponents […]
Ulster sides back in action after mixed opening weekend
By Shaun Casey TYRONE and Donegal picked up opening day wins in Division Two as Monaghan and Cavan suffered first round defeats in a mixed weekend for Ulster sides. Youngster Emma Conroy and Maria Canavan slotted home three-points as the Red Hands saw off Westmeath. Sean O’Kane’s side will once again enjoy the comforts of home […]
This weekend’s LGFA league fixtures
HERE is a look at this weekend’s games across the Ladies NFL, starting with the televised clash of Mayo and Galway on Saturday. All games 2pm unless stated Saturday Lidl NFL Division 1 Galway v Mayo; Duggan Park, Ballinasloe, 3.15pm – Live on TG4 Advertisement Sunday Lidl NFL Division 1 Cork v Armagh; Páirc […]