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. […]
By Shaun Casey THERE’S nothing easy come championship time, and anyone can beat anyone in the Oak Leaf County, says Sleacht Néill boss Mark Doran. The men in maroon kickstart their campaign against Kilrea on Saturday evening. Derry have introduced a new championship format this year. The eight winners of the first-round games will playoff […]
By Michael McMullan IF Setanta win the upcoming Donegal hurling final against St Eunan’s, they will compete in the senior grade in Ulster later this year. After winning the Ulster intermediate title recently, they cannot compete at that level. Last season, Burt were in the Ulster intermediate grade. Advertisement Should St Eunan’s win, they’ll be […]
By Michael McMullan SEAN Cassidy has hurled for Derry long enough to know when they’ve been on the money and Saturday was one of those days. The Sleacht Néill defender ranks their 2-30 to 1-13 win over Wicklow as one of their best of the season. The timing of it was perfect. After losing to […]
By Michael McMullan SLEACHT Néill dual player Jack Cassidy is the latest Irish player aiming for a career in American Football. Cassidy plays in goals in football and had a spell in the Derry squad under Mickey Harte last season. A freetaker as an outfield player in his underage days, he was drafted into the […]
By Michael McMullan DERRY manager Johnny McGarvey is calling for more intensity from his side ahead of Saturday’s Ulster derby with Down at Owenbeg. The Oakleafers’ boss asked his team to ensure they secured both points from Saturday’s opener with Tyrone. “It will take a better performance for sure against Down,” he said. “Your home […]
By Michael McMullan SLEACHT Néill hurling manager Paul McCormack insisted his side were ready to push on and never felt the team he inherited was on the wane. Speaking after Sunday’s devastating exit at the hands of Munster champions Sarsfields, the former Armagh dual player was full of praise for his side. McCormack took over as […]
By Michael McMullan ANTRIM have appointed former Sleacht Néill and Tyrone manager Michael McShane as their new u-20 hurling manager. McShane managed his native Ballycastle before a nine-year stint with the Emmet’s where he steered them to the breakthrough in Ulster, with four provincial titles in all. Tyrone won one of the two Nickey Rackard […]
ON the four previous occasions that Sleacht Néill have reached the All-Ireland semi-finals, they’ve always given a really, really good account of themselves. They’ve never been overly lucky with the draw they’ve got. To me, the big thing about this game against Sarsfields is that historically, first time Munster winners tend to just be content […]
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 […]
