By Ryan Ferry DONEGAL manager Jim McGuinness says a potentially busy schedule ahead will not be a consideration as his team gear up for a big clash with Mayo on Sunday. A group opener defeat against Tyrone was costly and it means that they are not in pole position to top the group. A 19-point […]
I WAS certain, deep in my bones, that Limerick hurlers would beat Cork in the hurling. Certain in the same way that a man is when he knows he is in love. A profound, inexplicable certainty. I have a kitty with David O’Malley. He is the horsey expert. I take care of the GAA side […]
By Michael McMullan MALACHY O’Rourke has made one change from the team that started their Donegal win ahead of their meeting with Mayo this weekend. Peter Teague, who started every game before Ballybofey, came on to play an important role as Tyrone turned the game on Donegal’s last three kick-outs. The Dromore man comes in […]
KEVIN McStay has stepped from his position Mayo manager role for immediate future due to “personal health issues” Mayo GAA have confirmed. The Connacht side are due to face Tyrone this weekend in Omagh before taking on Donegal in Round Three of the All-Ireland SFC. Current Assistant Manager / Head Coach Stephen Rochford will lead […]
By Niall Gartland THERE’S two ways at looking at their upcoming All-Ireland group stage campaign from a Cavan perspective. There’s the half-glass empty perspective – that it’s a nightmare draw, that Mayo, Donegal and Tyrone are too good, and above all else, that nagging sense of deja vu. Or how about a more optimistic spin on things. Cavan […]
By Michael McMullan CAVAN have made three changes for this weekend’s All-Ireland date with Mayo. From their Ulster exit at the hands of Tyrone, Gearóid McKiernan is out injured, while Barry Donnelly and Sean McEvoy drop to the bench. Manager Raymond Galligan has drafted in u-20 player Evan Crowe and Cormac O’Reilly, while Ryan Donohoe […]
I ASKED RTÉ before one of the Mayo All-Ireland finals if they would open the show with Beck’s song, “I’m a loser baby, so why don’t you kill me.” They refused. “Why?” I asked. “Because it’s not polite.” It might not have been polite but it is true. As they demonstrated again on Sunday for […]
By Michael McMullan AFTER last weekend’s Munster and Connacht finals, there is a clearer picture ahead of the All-Ireland series. Reigning champions Armagh and Ulster champions Donegal now know exactly what they face when they dust themselves down after Saturday’s showdown in Clones. Galway’s win over Mayo puts them into a tough group with Dublin, […]
By Michael McMullan DONEGAL have another chance to run eyes over their entire panel this weekend with a trip to Mayo. Manager Jim McGuinness has stressed the importance of staying in the division. With their top-flight status secured, the management took the chance to reshuffle their deck last weekend. Advertisement Donegal made 11 changes from […]
By Michael McMullan DERRY manager Paddy Tally has made two changes ahead of Sunday’s visit ot Mayo (Celtic Park, 1.30pm). It’s a must win game for the Oakleafers if the reigning champions are to stand any chance of remaining in the top flight. Brendan Rogers will miss the game with the ankle injury sustained in […]
