Champions Sleacht Néill fully aware of next challenge


By Michael McMullan SLEACHT Néill are fully aware of the Kevin Lynch’s challenge as they continue their defence of the Fr Collins Cup in Derry this weekend. It’s a cup they’ve held since 2013 and they go into this weekend’s game as Ulster champions but the focus is always the same. Next team, next challenge. […]


Sleacht Néill’s latest All-Ireland adventure


By Michael McMullan SLEACHT Néill hurlers face into the club’s fifth All-Ireland semi-final bidding to smash the glass ceiling to book a first ever appearance in the showpiece. After winning a fifth Ulster Championship – on the back of a 12th successive Derry title – they take on Sarsfields of Cork on Sunday. Their semi-final […]


Sleacht Néill hoping to draw on past All-Ireland experience


By Michael McMullan ULSTER champions Sleacht Néill are “under no illusions” about the battle they’ll face in Sunday’s All-Ireland hurling semi-final but are tapping into the experience of their four forays into the national stage. Sleacht Néill take on Munster champions Sarsfields on Sunday bidding to book a first ever hurling final showdown. After a […]