Christy Ring Cup final London 1-27 Derry 1-24 By Michael McMullan DERRY’s search for a first Christy Ring Cup title ended in devastation as their late rally came up short. Advertisement David Devine hit 1-12 as London etched their name on the cup for the first time since 2012. Derry were always chasing the game […]
Joseph primed for crunch London tie
May 31, 2025
By Niall Gartland ANTRIM footballer Joseph Finnegan is happy to report that he’s recovered from a hamstring injury in time for Sunday’s do-or-die Tailteann Cup tie against London in Newry. Finnegan has been out of commission for the last two and-a-half months having sustained a Grade 3C tear in their Division Three encounter against Sligo […]
O’Doherty and Derry back challenging for an elusive first
May 28, 2025
Derry captain Cormac O’Doherty has played in three Christy Ring Cup final defeats but persistence takes him back to Croke Park on Saturday. Michael McMullan went to meet him… BETWEEN club, school and county, Cormac O’Doherty has stood in the firing line enough times to know the difference between winning and losing a crunch game […]
Armagh looking to secure their Division Three status
March 20, 2025
By Shaun Casey IT all comes down to the final day for Armagh and Karl McKeegan’s side have put themselves in a position to retain their Division Three status, and a draw this weekend is all this is required. In the event of a loss to league leaders London, who have won all five of […]
January London return for Uisce Chaoin
December 10, 2024
By Michael McMullan ULSTER champions Naomh Pádraig Uisce Chaoin will return to London in January for their Twinning Final clash with British champions Tara. The game was postponed after last week’s storm and will force a change to the schedule for the All-Ireland series. The CCCC met on Monday to refix the game. While it […]
McGarvey expecting a tough test from London
February 24, 2024
By Shaun Casey DERRY are expecting a difficult day at the office this weekend when they host London at Owenbeg in round three of the league. The Oakleafers have made a flying start to the season, collecting four points from their first two games. Johnny McGarvey’s side saw off Ulster rivals Tyrone and Donegal in […]
Clarke enjoying LIFE being ‘exiled’
February 16, 2024
By Ryan Ferry IT was in and around 11.30pm two Sundays Ago when Daniel Clarke returned to his base at Finchley in North London. There was no bank holiday in the UK on Monday so unlike most GAA stars, it was straight off to bed to gear up for work the next day. The Newtowncunningham […]
Carlow win can be perfect launchpad says Erne skipper McQuade
June 22, 2023
By Katrina Brennan FERMANAGH ladies captain Shannan McQuade feels that Sunday’s victory over Carlow was a much-needed boost for the team and could well be the catalyst they needed as they strive for All-Ireland glory. The 26 year-old helped steer Fermanagh to a 1-13 to 0-9 opening round championship victory in Dunleer, Co Louth. It […]
Outright favourites Cavan bidding for next win
May 18, 2023
By Niall Gartland THE outright favourites for the Tailteann Cup, Cavan, are hoping to make it two-from-two when they travel to Ruislip to take on London on Saturday. The Breffni County claimed a deserved 2-20 to 1-14 victory over Laois in their opening group stage encounter at the weekend, albeit their opposition manager Billy Sheehan […]
Derry’s fate is in their own hands
May 13, 2023
By Shaun Casey HEADING into the final two rounds of the Christy Ring Cup, Derry, who have drawn one, lost one and won one, can qualify for the final if they win their remaining two games against table toppers London and bottom of the pile Mayo. It’s all in their own hands and Derry manager […]