McCormick eager to get back to Croke Park

December 1, 2023

By Niall Gartland LOUGHGIEL star Roisin McCormick is cautiously optimistic that they can go one better than last year after the disappointment of falling just short on the big day in Croke Park. The Shamrocks played their part in a stirring contest against Sarsfields in last year’s All-Ireland final, losing out by 2-14 to 1-14. […]

Shamrock Blossom: Loughgiel’s 1983 story

October 12, 2023

Forty years ago, Loughgiel won their historic first All-Ireland hurling title. At the heart of their team was PJ O’Mullan snr at full-back and captain Niall Patterson between the posts. Michael McMullan went to meet them. Here is the story… LOUGHGIEL is buzzing. The tea, scones and hurling chat are all in full flow. Carl […]