McGarvey expecting a tough test from London


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’


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


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


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


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 […]


Cavan hope to have learnt from Tipperary defeat


National Football League Division Four London v Cavan Sunday, Ruislip, 12pm By Niall Gartland THE main talking point surrounding Cavan in the last week has been their determination to play their upcoming Ulster Championship clash against Antrim away from Corrigan Park, but it should be white noise for the players who are set to play in […]


Derry overcome stubborn London resistance


Allianz Football Leagues Division Four Derry 0-19 London 1-9 From Odhrán Crumley in Ballinascreen Derry have made it two wins from two in Division Four with an industrious win over London in Ballinascreen. Advertisement The performance from the Oakleaf men can be described as workmanlike given the task at hand and the defensive, sticky and […]