THERE was a weekend if hurling league action and important wins for Ulster teams with Down securing promotion. The underage county scene is also hurtling into view. The Here is our selection from games involving Ulster teams. 1 RYAN ELLIOTT Antrim Advertisement A series of top saves denied Laois the oxygen to stay alive at […]
Meehaul McGrath returns to action
By Michael McMullan MEEHAUL McGrath could be in line for a start when Ulster champions Sleacht Néill continue their Derry Senior Hurling Championship defence this weekend. Michael McShane’s side host Swatragh on Sunday (4pm) in a parish derby with a draw would be enough to see them top the group ahead of the semi-finals. McGrath […]
Injured Sleacht Néill quartet to return for Swatragh clash
By Michael McMullan SLEACHT NÉILL hurling manager Michael McShane is expecting a quartet of his injured players back in action later this month. The reigning Derry and Ulster champions will host parish rivals Swatragh and they’ll book a semi-final if they avoid defeat. The Emmet’s were without six regulars in Sunday’s 2-21 to 1-7 win […]
Kearney praises McGrath’s bravery for Slaughtneil
John Joe Kearney has praised the fighting attitude of the Slaughtneil team.
One defensive switch for Derry hurlers
The Derry half back line has been tweaked for this weekend’s trip to Westmeath.