By Michael McMullan DERRY u-20 hurling manager Ryan O’Neill said his team are one of the hardest working teams in the county and deserve their success. A second All-Ireland B title was something they locked into their sights and O’Neill hopes their win over Roscommon is another step on the ladder to the senior panel. He has […]
Derry excited by their latest All-Ireland bid
May 1, 2026
By Michael McMullan DERRY manager Ryan O’Neill feels his side are ready for Saturday’s All-Ireland U-20 B Championship hurling final against Roscommon in Kingspan Breffni. It’s a repeat of the 2023 decider won by the Oakleafers, and O’Neill said Saturday can’t come quick enough for his side. After not qualifying via Ulster, for a crack […]
Derry looking to the building blocks of continuous u-20 progress
April 28, 2026
By Michael McMullan DERRY u-20 manager Ryan O’Neill feels the All-Ireland B Championship is an avenue the county can use to continually build a senior team. The Oakleafers take on Roscommon in the All-Ireland final on Saturday hoping to add their sole title he oversaw in 2023. Speaking after last Saturday’s Christy Ring Cup win […]
Another step for the Ballinderry
November 23, 2024
By Michael McMullan THERE is an excitement in Ryan O’Neill’s voice but the words are well chosen. It’s not long before you realise why he is the Ballinderry vice-captain. A level head. Just a year or two too young for the Shamrocks’ glory days, his first season in the squad was their 2014 senior final defeat. […]
OISIN DUDDY: A journey to the Hogan Stand steps
November 6, 2023
Gaelic Life placement student Oisin Duddy has fond memories of winning an All-Ireland U-20 hurling title at Croke Park WHEN my club Na Magha lost to Setanta in the Ulster Junior Championship semi-final I thought my season was over, but in a way I was glad because we had a tough season and needed the break. Then that […]
Jackman remains with Saffrons
October 5, 2023
By Michael McMullan FERMANAGH native Niall Jackman will remain in charge of Antrim’s u-20footballers for a third season. Jackman will be assisted by coaches Aaron Douglas, Matthew Gribbin, Sean McKenna, Stephen Bateson and Paddy Kelly. Marcus Graham will be in charge of Strength and Conditioning with Mark McAreavey (Performance Analyst) also on board. Advertisement It […]
Skipper Cassidy hails Derry togetherness
May 9, 2023
By Michael McMullan CAPTAIN Jack Cassidy hailed the togetherness in the Derry camp after the county won their first All-Ireland U-20 B hurling title at the weekend. Derry’s 3-17 to 2-14 win over Roscommon at Croke Park made up for losing two previous finals and it gives the county a boost going with the prospect […]