By Shaun Casey ARMAGH face a long trek to Tipperary this weekend, but the journey will most certainly be worth it if they can return home with the three points on offer which would guarantee them top spot in the group. Gregory McGonigle’s girls needed a late goal from Niamh Coleman, along with two sensational […]
McGourty hoping for another fast start against Oakleafers
June 8, 2024
By Jonathan Hogan THIS Sunday the spotlight falls on Donagh as the triumphant Fermanagh ladies, fresh from their Ulster Junior victory, step back onto the field to face Derry once again. CJ McGourty was a keen observer in Ballymaguigan this past weekend as the Oakleaf County rebounded from their provincial final loss by impressively overcoming […]
Ulster sides chasing perfect start in ladies championships
May 30, 2024
By Niall McCoy DOWN’S season has been a superb one to date with promotion from Division Three and an Ulster Intermediate title bagged, and they’ll be hoping to carry that form into the All-Ireland series as they travel to Redhills on Sunday for their Intermediate opener against Cavan. Caoibhe Sloan and Peter Lynch’s side are […]
A day to remember for Armagh in Croke Park
April 7, 2024
Lidl National Football League Division 1 final Armagh 2-12 Kerry 2-9 By Daire Walsh AIMEE Mackin and Kelly Mallon combined for 1-9 at Croke Park on Sunday as Armagh got the better of defending champions Kerry to claim the Lidl National Football League Division 1 title for the very first time. Advertisement Having lost out by three […]
Armagh clinch final spot
March 18, 2024
Lidl National League Division 1 Armagh 2-9 Mayo 2-8 By Brian Gillespie ARMAGH have reached their first ever Lidl National League Division 1 final after holding off a Mayo revival at James Stephens Park in Ballina. Advertisement It took a late free from sharp-shooter Aimee Mackin to seal victory on a 2-9 to 2-8 scoreline […]
Lavey boss savours ‘unbelievable’ triumph
November 25, 2023
By Niall Gartland WHEN Lavey ladies fielded at adult level for the first time last year, they could scarcely have envisaged such a meteoric rise to the top. Their young team claimed the Ulster Junior Championship title in dramatic fashion last Sunday with a 2-11 to 1-13 comeback victory over a gallant Dungloe side, a […]
McCoy helps Armagh net victory over Laois
June 18, 2023
TG4 All-Ireland Senior Championship Armagh 3-12 Laois 2-8 By Andrew Egan ARMAGH have had Laois’ number in league and championship lately, and they continued their dominance over the O’Moore County again in this TG4 All-Ireland Senior Championship opener. Advertisement The Orchard County defeated Laois in an entertaining match to claim the Lidl NFL Division 2 […]
The 2023 wish list – four main issues the GAA need to consider next year
December 24, 2022
By Michael McMullan Proper hurling review FOOTBALL is more popular than hurling simply because there are more people playing it. More clubs mean more fans and sets of eyes watching games on any given weekend. I know people who don’t even entertain it as a GAA sport and some see it as a distraction. This […]
Moneyglass must sharpen attacking edge insists Prenter
October 20, 2022
By Michael McMullan MONEYGLASS must be clinical in front of goal when they take on Down champions Bredagh this weekend insists ace forward Órlaith Prenter. The Saffron star kicked 0-16 as Moneyglass saw off St Paul’s to retain their Antrim senior title, but insists it wasn’t her best performance. It capped off another fine season […]