10 YEARS GO COLM Cooper made his Kerry comeback after 13 months out as Kerry relegated Tyrone from Division One. In a thrilling draw in Omagh, the Kingdom did enough to secure their Division One status and only for Darren McCurry’s late leveller, they would have ended up in a semi-final too. The highlight though […]
Former Cavan forward and coach Seanie Johnston has taken a break from coaching this season but has been thinking about the FRC’s rule enhancements. He sat down with Michael McMullan… IT’S a chilly night in Cavan. Seanie Johnston is inside, perched over a cuppa. Liverpool beanie on. Watching their four-goal League Cup humbling of Spurs […]
By Niall Gartland FORMER Cavan Gaels teammates Micheál Lyng and Seanie Johnston have been appointed to the helm of their senior men’s football team. Both men enjoyed glittering careers with the club during their playing days, Lyng winning nine senior championship medals and Johnston winning a remarkable ten. The pair managed Monaghan side Ballybay this […]
By Shaun Casey DEFENDING champions Ballybay are aiming for their first victory of the 2023 campaign after suffering a stuttering start to their title defence last weekend, drawing with Seamus McEnaney’s Corduff. Ballybay made the much brighter start, racing into a 5-1 lead during the first quarter, but two goals either side of the half-time […]
By Shaun Casey THE 2023 Monaghan Senior Football Championship draw took place on Monday evening and has thrown up some really interesting clashes. Like the last number of years, the championship is a group format, with two groups of five teams. Reigning champions Ballybay arguably have the ‘easier’ side of the draw and will be […]
By Shaun Casey FORMER Cavan star Seanie Johnston looks set for a shock return to the playing field with his club Cavan Gaels. Johnston is currently a member of Mickey Graham’s Cavan management team as a forwards coach but could line out at club level this season. The 14-time championship winners are under new management, […]
Johnston says the Kildare sage took its toll on his mental health
SEANIE Johnston anticipates a physical encounter as Cavan renew enmities with Armagh in next Sunday’s Ulster Championship quarter-final.
