McShane backs Sleacht Néill to improve shooting


By Michael McMullan MICHAEL McShane insists his Sleacht Néill players will be sick looking at the goalposts ahead of their final group game in the Senior Hurling Championship later this month. The Emmet’s hit 18 wides in Sunday’s win over Lavey, but the Emmet’s manager wasn’t worried about their wayward shooting. “We have three weeks […]


Emmet’s begin title defence


By Michael McMullan DERRY and Ulster senior hurling champions Sleacht Néill begin the defence of their titles when the club championship swings into action on Friday night. Michael McShane’s side, bidding to keep their hands on the Fr Collins Cup for a tenth season in succession, travel to Na Magha (7.30pm). They will have to […]


McShane remains in charge of Sleacht Néill


By Michael McMullan MICHAEL McShane has committed to Ulster champions Sleacht Néíll for an eighth season as senior hurling manager, Gaelic Life can confirm. The Ballycastle native was appointed at the start of the 2015 season and has steered the Emmet’s to seven Derry and four Ulster titles. After losing to Cushendall, after extra time, […]


Slaughtneil galvanised by pain of defeat – McShane


Michael McShane will have the undivided attention of his players ahead of Sunday’s Ulster Semi-Final clash with Ballycran in Corrigan Park.  For the first time in four years, Slaughtneil will not compete in Ulster on both codes meaning hurling firmly takes the driving seat. Speaking to Niall Gartland, the Slaughtneil boss talks through the challenges […]