Derry 2-25 Offaly 0-8 By Michael McMullan Find Insurance Celtic Park EARLY goals from Niall Loughlin and Matthew Downey set Derry on their way to a comfortable win over Offaly on Saturday night. It’s the first time the Oakleafers won three successive in two seasons and it keeps their promotion hopes alive. Advertisement Ciarán Meenagh’s […]
Shooting efficiency needs to improve – McGeeney
By Shaun Casey IF Armagh are to overturn Donegal on Sunday afternoon, something they haven’t been able to do since 2023, they’ll need to improve their efficiency in front of the goal posts, says boss Kieran McGeeney. The two counties know each other inside out at this stage, locking horns five times since Jim McGuinness […]
Another big test for Cavan
By Niall Gartland DID the wheels come off the wagon for Cavan last weekend? Zero points on the board after three matches leaves Dermot McCabe’s side mired in a battle for survival, but the most disappointing element of their defeat to Tyrone was the manner in which they fell away in the second half at […]
We always kept the faith says Tyrone’s Cullen
By Niall Gartland TYRONE half-back Ben Cullen insisted they never lost confidence in their own abilities after a sluggish start to the league, picking up their first win at the third time of asking with a swashbuckling victory over Cavan last Sunday. The hope is that they have well and truly found their feet ahead […]
Monaghan boss Bannigan vows to keep fighting
By Shaun Casey DESPITE sitting at the bottom of the Division One table, staring relegation in the face, Monaghan manager Gabriel Bannigan insists his side will come out swinging against Mayo this weekend. The Farney men have four games left to salvage their place in the top tier, having gained promotion from Division Two last […]
Murnin set for spell on the sidelines
By Shaun Casey ARMAGH midfielder Andrew Murnin could be set for a spell on the sidelines with a hamstring injury, Gaelic Life understands. The St Paul’s clubman was withdrawn on the hour mark in Armagh’s three-point defeat to Roscommon last Sunday afternoon. Further assessment is required, but the versatile player is expected to miss a number of […]
Derry eyeing new target ahead of Offaly visit
By Michael McMullan DERRY are eyeing a third successive win as their new focus when they host Offaly in Saturday’s Division Two clash at Find Insurance Celtic Park. That was the take of manager Ciarán Meenagh before the Oakleafers’ bus had even pulled out of Newbridge after last weekend’s victory over Kildare. The last time Derry won […]
McGuinness aware of Armagh’s extra dimension
By Michael McMullan and Shaun Casey JIM McGuinness feels Armagh’s defeat in Roscommon will add an “extra dimension” to his side’s trip to the Box-IT Athletic Grounds on Sunday. Donegal have the maximum six points after a third victory saw them top Division One. With the Dr McKenna Cup also tucked away, the Ulster champions […]
Antrim must aim to step off the bottom rung
By Michael McMullan THIS is going to be the toughest of weeks in Antrim as they sit bottom of Division Four and facing Sunday’s trip to Leitrim. The Saffrons were relegated to the league’s bottom rung last season but despite some early McKenna Cup shoots of promise, they’ve lost their three league games. It spells […]
Meenagh pleased on two fronts after second league win
By Michael McMullan DERRY manager Ciarán Meenagh hailed two key aspects of his side’s display against Kildare on Saturday night in Newbridge. Aside from the grit they needed to come from five points down, the Oakleaf boss pointed to their use of the ball in the second half when both teams had the same number […]









