By Niall Gartland LOUGHGIEL camogs know Ulster final day like the back of their hand, but stalwart Emma McFadden is just as excited as ever about Saturday’s showpiece against Swatragh, which will be hosted by Tyrone club Beragh. For one thing, it makes a change from playing Sleacht Néill, whom they have faced umpteen times […]
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. […]
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 […]
