Ladies football fixtures


THE latest round of Ladies Football fixtures have been announced… All games at 2pm unless stated  Saturday June 17   TG4 All Ireland Junior Championship  Advertisement Group B   London v Derry; McGovern Park, Ruislip, 12pm TG4 All Ireland Senior Championship  Group 1   Laois v Armagh; Laois Hire O’Moore Park, Portlaoise Group 2   Donegal […]


All-Ireland glory for Derry ladies


All-Ireland U14 Gold Final Derry 4-9 Tipperary 2-6 By Aisling Clery DERRY, after victory in the Bronze final in 2022, were crowned U14 All-Ireland Gold champions at the expense of a talented Tipperary side at Clan na Gael, Dundalk. Advertisement Derry led by eight at the break, but two goals within sixty seconds from Tipperary […]


The secret’s out for Antrim ladies acknowledges manager Kelly


By Niall Gartland ANTRIM ladies boss Emma Kelly knows that the cat is out of the bag as they gear up for their All-Ireland Intermediate Championship opener against Westmeath on Sunday (2pm – St Loman’s). The Saffrons are riding the crest of a wave following their stunning victory over Tyrone in the Ulster Intermediate Championship […]


Ladies football fixtures announced


THE 2023 TG4 All-Ireland Championships get underway  on Sunday  with five fixtures in the Intermediate grade. There are also All-Ireland u-14 finals down for decision next Saturday. Saturday June 10 All-Ireland U14 Finals Advertisement MacDonagh Park, Nenagh, Co. Tipperary 1.30pm – Clare v Wicklow, Bronze Final 3.30pm – Cork v Mayo, Platinum Final Clan na […]


Niamh Mallon: A sporting life


Down camogie star Niamh Mallon explains her involvement in a pioneering App that is benefitting female athletes at every level. Niall Gartland writes… A WEEK ago Niamh Mallon delivered an attacking masterclass in the Ulster Senior Championship final, scoring 10 points in Down’s provincial final triumph against Antrim, and she’s no slouch off the pitch […]


Donegal crowned Ulster champions once again


TG4 ULSTER SENIOR CHAMPIONSHIP FINAL Donegal 1-10 Armagh 0-9  By Frank Craig DONEGAL tore up the formbook in spectacular fashion as they downed reigning champions Armagh in the TG4 Ulster SFC decider at Owenbeg. Advertisement Three weeks ago Shane McCormack’s side enjoyed a comprehensive eight-point championship win over Donegal. However, the playing field was levelled […]


Antrim can make history against Red Hands


GIVEN how the group stages of the Ulster Intermediate Championship played out, expect Sunday’s final in Owenbeg between Antrim and Tyrone to go the distance. That’s been the way of it. Three games played – Monaghan were the other side involved – and an average winning margin of three points. The provincial championship has had […]