By Shaun Casey HAVING already qualified for the semi-finals of the Division Four National League ahead of their final round tie against Derry, it would be easy for Antrim to take their foot off the gas, but that won’t be the case says joint-manager Chris Scullion. The Saffrons have been seriously impressive in the league […]
Erne set to experiment as semi-final comes into view
By Martin McBrien FERMANAGH manager CJ McGourty has said attention has now turned to their forthcoming Division Four semi-final after their latest win over Sligo. The Erne County were already assured of a last-four spot ahead of the game in Irvinestown, but made no mistake with a 2-10 to 0-6 win. Before the play-offs, the […]
Maghera camogs make history with All-Ireland success
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 […]