IT has all the makings of a brilliant Ulster final. Defending champions Sleacht Néill versus a St John’s team that has nothing to lose and everything to gain. I think it’s worked out well for St John’s so far. If they’d been paired with a Portaferry or Sleacht Néill in the semi-final, it may have come too […]
Sleacht Néill without defensive duo ahead of Ulster title defence
November 6, 2025
By Michael McMullan ULSTER champions Sleacht Néill will be without two key defenders when they put their title on the line against Portaferry later this month. Sean Cassidy has suffered a torn cruciate ligament with Conor Coyle also out of contention with a hamstring injury. Both played in the last year’s clash of the teams […]
GList: Chasing the biggest prize
November 29, 2024
Sleacht Néill and Portaferry meet in Sunday’s Ulster hurling final. They are two of the teams still in the All-Ireland race. Michael McMullan takes a look at the contenders. Ballygunner (Waterford) THE only team left in the pack who have won the All-Ireland. Who will ever forget Harry Ruddle? His last-gasp winning goal downed Ballyhale in […]


