Heady heights for the Cavan hurlers


By Niall Gartland THE Cavan hurlers continue to make progress at a rapid pace and now stand on the brink of a place in the Division 3A final. It wasn’t that long ago that they didn’t even field a team at inter-county level – they went six years without one before rejoining the Lory Meagher […]


McEntee’s focus switches to Sligo trip


By Michael McMullan ANTRIM’S hopes of launching a promotion bid will face a tough test on Sunday with a trip to Sligo. The Saffrons won both their opening games before going under against Down last weekend in a game Conor Laverty’s side ran out 1-15 to 1-6 winners despite squandering a host of chances. “When […]


Refixed NFL games down for decision


By Michael McMullan THIS weekend sees the refixed game in the NFL that fell victim to the storm in Round 3. Buoyed by their win over Longford, Kieran Donnelly’s Fermanagh host Laois who were held at home to Antrim at the weekend thanks to Ryan Murray’s point. Cavan take their 100 per cent record to […]


McErlain says Derry have another gear


ANY suggestion that the Derry minors have got another gear should leave the rest of the teams in the All-Ireland minor championship worried. The Oak Leafers qualified for Saturday’s All-Ireland minor championship clash against Sligo with an excellent Ulster final win over Cavan. Yes they got a fortunate own goal from the Breffni boys, and […]