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 […]
Down see off Monaghan to take All-Ireland title
All-Ireland U14 Silver Final Down 6-13 Monaghan 0-4 By Aisling Clery DOWN were crowned All Ireland U14 Silver champions after producing a superb display in blistering heat and sunshine in Clan na Gael in Dundalk against a determined Monaghan side. Advertisement Down built up a convincing 3-5 to 0-3 lead in the opening half and […]
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 […]
Curran basks in sweetest title of them all
By John Fallon DONEGAL’S win over Armagh was the “sweetest trophy” of them all insists manager Maxi Curran. Despite going in as underdogs on the back of a disappointing season, it was Donegal’s day at Owenbeg against Armagh. Donegal finished strongly to deny Orchard County a fourth title in a row with a goal from […]
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 […]
Atkinson hopeful of brighter days ahead for Monaghan Ladies
By Daire Walsh TEN years on from a whirlwind debut campaign in the white and blue of the Farney County, Muireann Atkinson is hopeful that brighter days are on the horizon for Monaghan. Brought onto the panel at the tender age of 16 by then manager Gregory McGonigle, on the back of impressive club form […]