By Kieran Lynch ANTRIM have made a strong start to their Division 1B league campaign, with two wins and a draw claimed from their first three games, but they face their toughest challenge yet this weekend, against Waterford. Having defeated Down and Limerick, before pulling a draw from the jaws of defeat against Offaly last […]
All-Stars Camogie Player of the Year
NO easy task. It’s been a particularly special year for Ulster Club Camogie, and our task is to whittle it all down and name a Camogie Player of the Year award at our All-Star ceremony on March 10. Loughgiel banished the ghosts of yesteryear by claiming a magical victory over Sleacht Néill in the Ulster […]
Antrim and Down hoping to continue winning ways
By Kieran Lynch DIVISION 1B sides Antrim and Down will be looking at this weekend as an opportunity to build on wins they gained last week. Antrim claimed their second win in as many Division 1B games, as they defeated Limerick 2-17 to 1-11 away from home, whilst Down picked up their first win of […]
Treaty test a good chance to measure Derry progress
DERRY’S league knock-out ambitions hang by a thread, but a win against Limerick at Owenbeg on Sunday (2pm) will keep their hopes alive. Their Division 4B campaign has been a mixed bag to date under new manager James McGurk. His first league game in charge of the side saw them ship a massive 5-15 in […]
Mid-term report: Armagh hold promotion hopes in their own hands as counties prepare for short break
By Michael McMullan ARMAGH’S promotion hopes remain in their own hands after five straight wins have them sitting at the top of Division Two as some of Ulster’s counties prepare for a weekend off. The Ulster champions host Westmeath after the league break before making the trip to second placed Tipperary in the final game. […]
New Orchard boss chasing fast start
By Kieran Lynch ARMAGH camogs get their new season underway on Saturday as they begin their Division 3A campaign with a home encounter against Mayo. The Orchard County have new management on board for 2023, with Sean Hughes coming in, and he’ll be backed up by Ronan McWilliams. Hughes says that things are coming along […]
Antrim’s promotion push still on track
By Shaun Casey A WIN over Carlow this weekend will secure Antrim’s place in the last four of the Division Four league, as they continue their push for promotion. They just missed out on a semi-final place last season so the Saffrons are determined to right those wrongs on Sunday. Even if they suffer defeat at Davitt […]
St Louis making the most of second bite
By Michael McMullan THE last time St Louis Ballymena were vying for an All-Ireland senior B title, Chloe Drain played on a team that were within touching distance of glory. Leading by two points, all they had to do was see it out. Grennan College had other ideas and their late, late goal left the […]
This weekend’s Ladies Football fixtures
THE LGFA have released this weekend’s fixtures. All games 2pm unless stated Saturday, February 25 Lidl NFL Division 1 Kerry v Meath; Brosna Dublin v Mayo; DCU St Clare’s, 4.30pm – Live on TG4 Sunday, February 26 Lidl NFL Division 1 Cork v Donegal; Mallow, 12.30pm Waterford v Galway; TBC Advertisement Lidl NFL Division 2 […]
ULSTER GAA: Gaelic4Mothers&Others sweeps Ulster as the LGFA family grows
GAELIC4MOTHERS&OTHERS, sponsored by Sports Direct initiative, is an innovative way to introduce women over the age of 25 who are not registered with the LGFA to playing ladies Gaelic football in a social, fun, non-competitive, and inclusive environment. It will take them from the sidelines to the heart of the game while also providing an […]