By Michael McMullan FORMER Monaghan ladies’ star Brenda McAnespie says the level of preparation has gone to a “completely different level” but is enthused by the progress of the game. In a feature interview for Gaelic Life, to mark 25 years of Monaghan’s back to back All-Ireland senior titles, McAnespie spoke about how their rivals […]
The Man in the Middle
July 23, 2022
Corduff whistler Pat McEnaney has seen it all and done it all. He talks to Shaun Casey about an eventful officiating career. PAT McEnaney was the man in the middle the last time Kerry and Galway clashed on All-Ireland final day and this Sunday Ulster will once again be represented as the two great counties […]
McEnaney: VAR ‘will come to GAA’
July 21, 2022
By Shaun Casey FORMER inter-county referee Pat McEnaney believes that the GAA will introduce VAR (Video Assistance Referee) technology “within the next ten years.” The Corduff clubman points to the number of rule changes that have been added to Gaelic Games in the past two decades and believes the introduction of VAR is the next […]
McConville Monaghan’s main managerial target
July 14, 2022
MONAGHAN remain on the hunt for a new senior football manager and the Gaelic Life understands that Oisin McConville is the main target. The 2002 All-Ireland winner is currently in charge of Inniskeen while he is also the joint manager of the Armagh u-20s along with former teammate Barry O’Hagan. It is understood that the […]
Down player Ryan Magill lifts the lid on his teammates
July 3, 2022
IN the latest of our Teammates features, we caught up with Down’s Ryan Magill. Age: 19. Teams played for: Burren and Down. Which team mate has been the most inspirational and why? Kevin McKernan, his longevity at the top and small tips help me to improve. Advertisement Who’s the best team mate to train with […]
McEnaney steps down as Monaghan manager
June 29, 2022
MONAGHAN are on the hunt for a new manager following the breaking news that Seamus McEnaney has stepped down after two seasons in charge. It was McEnaney’s second stint in charge of his native county, and his main achievement over the last two seasons was maintaining their cherished Division One status. They also won this […]
Armagh bounce back to seal quarter-final spot
June 27, 2022
All-Ireland Senior Championship Armagh 2-12 Monaghan 0-4 By Kieran Lynch AIMEE Mackin scored 0-4 and Armagh eased their way past Monaghan to qualify for the last eight of the TG4 All-Ireland Senior Championship after a 2-12 to 0-4 victory at the Athletic Grounds. Advertisement As a result, Armagh finished second in the Group B standings […]
Oriel County aiming for another good road trip
March 19, 2022
National Football League Division One Kildare v Monaghan Sunday, Newbridge, 2.45pm By Shaun Casey LAST weekend Monaghan finally got their first win of the league campaign and their first victory since beating Donegal in the McKenna Cup final. It was the same opposition Seamus McEnaney’s men downed last Sunday, finally picking up the two points […]
Taking it all in his stride – The Irish Yank Daniel McKenna
March 14, 2022
By Michael McMullan EIGHT years ago Daniel McKenna was selected on the Gaelic Life Football Team of the Year. His performances for Truagh Gaels had culminated in 1-7 from play as they landed the All-Ireland Intermediate title in Croke Park. He turned 30 last month and his life has spanned both sides of the Atlantic. Son […]
Ballybay boss on the hunt for new talent
March 5, 2022
By Shaun Casey BALLYBAY are part of the chasing pack in Monaghan that are hoping to break the Scotstown stranglehold on the Mick Duffy Cup. Jerome Johnston, a Kilcoo native, heads into his second season in charge of the men in maroon, alongside Mark Doran. The pair led Ballybay to the last four of the […]