Down’s prize for edging out Tyrone is a crack at Cavan in Sunday’s Ulster Intermediate final. Clara Mulvenna is aware of the task but hopes it also inspires the next crop of county stars. She spoke with Michael McMullan DOWN are preparing for an Ulster final, but their season can be divided in two – […]
Cavan ace Aisling hoping for another slice of silverware
May 17, 2025
By Niall Gartland FREE-SCORING Cavan forward Aisling Gilsenan certainly wasn’t turning her nose up at last month’s Division Three final against Wexford. Gilsenan, who made her debut back in 2018, had never won a medal of any description at adult level with her county, so she was delighted that they capped off a successful league […]
Scullion: Antrim not concerned with favourites’ tag
May 16, 2025
By Shaun Casey WHEN these sides clashed in the final round of their Division Four National League campaign 11 weeks ago, Antrim were comfortable 14-point winners and went on to claim the league title, while Derry finished second from bottom in the table. Now, the Ulster Junior Championship trophy is the prize on the line […]
Two down, one to go: Antrim face into All-Ireland journey
May 16, 2025
Cassie McArthur hit three points to help Antrim retain their Ulster title on Sunday. They now set their sights on the All-Ireland journey. She spoke with Michael McMullan… EVEN the manner of how Cassie McArthur critiqued her Ulster performance tells you about the Antrim mindset. There is ambition. Always room for more. When Sinead McGill […]
This weekend’s LGFA fixtures
May 13, 2025
THERE are four ladies football finals down for decision on Sunday, including an Ulster double header in Clones. We will chat to the Down, Cavan, Derry and Antrim camps. Check out Thursday’s edition of Gaelic Life. Here are the fixture details. Sunday May 18, 2025 TG4 Leinster Junior Championship Final Carlow v Louth; TEG Cusack […]
Mackin happy for Armagh improvement since league final collapse
May 12, 2025
By Michael McMullan ARMAGH Ladies won their fifth Ulster title in six seasons on Saturday but Blaithin Mackin said it hasn’t always been rosy in the garden. She recalls the earlier years of her career when the Orchard County were on the other side of results and Donegal were top of the pops in Ulster. […]
McCoy shoots Armagh on the way to another Ulster title
May 12, 2025
TG4 Ulster Senior Football Championship Final Armagh 3-9 Donegal 0-7 By Michael McMullan TWO goals from Aoife McCoy shot Armagh on their way to a fifth Ulster title in six seasons on Saturday afternoon in Clones. Advertisement After losing the league final, it sets up the Orchard County for a tilt at the All-Ireland title. […]
McGill bidding for her first Ulster medal
May 10, 2025
By Niall Gartland TWO years ago Áine McGill played her part in a memorable All-Ireland Intermediate triumph for the Derry camogs, but she’s yet to get her hands on a provincial medal with the county. That’s the prize on offer this Sunday as Derry attempt to avenge last year’s Ulster Senior Championship final defeat to […]
Graham is hoping for another slice of silverware
May 10, 2025
By Niall Gartland ONLY for the shot-stopping exploits of Caitriona Graham, reigning champions Antrim wouldn’t even be in this year’s Ulster Senior Camogie Championship final, which takes place this Sunday against Derry. Deep into injury time of their two-point semi-final win over Down, Graham was called into action when Beth Fitzpatrick latched onto a hopeful […]
Carr’s home fires continue to burn as Donegal chase silverware
May 10, 2025
Niamh Carr lives in Dublin plays her club football with Kilmacud Crokes but her focus is fully on Donegal’s challenge for honors. They take on Armagh in this weekend’s Ulster final. She spoke with Daire Walsh THEY have had a long wait since the end of their Lidl National Football League Division Two campaign, but […]