By Shaun Casey WITH the breeze at their backs for the first 30 minutes, Crossmaglen made used full use of it in Sunday’s remarkable 29-point playoff victory over Clan na Gael. They racked up 2-16 by half time, with 0-14 of it coming from two-point efforts, as they advanced to the final eight of the […]
SEVEN Ulster players have been named on the GAA’s team of the week. Marc Jordan, Shane McGullion and Conor Love were selected in the Tailteann Cup team. There are Derry and Cavan players on the hurling team. Advertisement Receive quality journalism wherever you are, on any device. Keep up to date from the comfort […]
By Shaun Casey RIAN O’Neill played his first inter-county game since last years All-Ireland final and the 2024 All-Star chipped in with a first half point as the Orchard County began the All-Ireland series with a win over Derry. The Crossmaglen clubman missed Armagh’s entire league campaign as they secured their Division One status. He […]
All-Ireland SFC Armagh 2-21 Derry 2-17 By Michael McMullan WITH goalkeeper Ethan Rafferty to the fore, All-Ireland champions Armagh held off a stellar Derry comeback to get their defence off to a winning start on Saturday night. Advertisement He denied cousins Brendan and Tommy Rogers goals in a frantic final quarter as Derry wrestled momentum […]
Armagh native and GL reporter Shaun Casey selects his All-Star team, but he’s found room for a few non-Armagh men… Blaine Hughes (Armagh) THE Carrickcruppen clubman was exceptional throughout Armagh’s All-Ireland winning campaign, conceding just three goals all year. He also played the entire final with a ruptured MCL after a collision with Joe McElroy […]
By Shaun Casey GROWING up, it was clear that Caolan Finnegan had all the attributes needed to follow in the footsteps of other marquee Crossmaglen forwards that tormented defences not only in the Orchard County but further afield as well. Left foot, right foot and a keen eye for goal, ‘Stringer’ had it all. At […]
Niall Gartland looks at Armagh’s shooting stars from 2024… 1 Conor Turbitt (5-54) CONOR Turbitt had a quiet afternoon by his own standards in the All-Ireland final but he played an immense role in Armagh’s surge to the Sam Maguire. He scored a massive 5-54 across the season, 4-23 of which came from play. The […]
By Michael McMullan RIAN O’Neill used to pretend he was John McEntee in an era when a kid growing up in Crossmaglen never had to look far for role models. Like O’Neill, McEntee wore the number 11 jersey and kicked a point in Armagh’s win over Kerry in the final 22 years ago. Now, an […]
IT’S All-Ireland final weekend with Armagh and Galway set to lock horns to get their hands on the Sam Maguire Cup. Gaelic Life is full of previews, columns, interviews and features ahead of the big game. We also have two special Gaelic Lives podcasts looking ahead to Sunday’s Croke Park showdown. They are available via […]
AFTER a weekend of semi-final action, nine Ulster players were named on the GAA team of the week. Croke Park Receive quality journalism wherever you are, on any device. Keep up to date from the comfort of your own home with a digital subscription. Any time | Any place | Anywhere Subscribe to current edition […]
