By Michael McMullan ONE look at Pádraig O’Kane and it’s hard to fathom he has another two full years at the minor grade. He has the frame to carry the performance he put in on Sunday. He typified Dungiven’s “don’t stop” mantra they needed in abundance. His error may have handed Seanán Carr an early […]
Ulster Minor Football Tournament final Dungiven v Four Masters Sunday, St Paul’s Belfast, 1pm By Michael McMullan DONEGAL will once again provide the opponents for Dungiven on their return to the final of the Ulster Minor Football Tournament in Belfast. Dungiven took the first of 17 titles during the competitions’ history to the Oakleaf County […]
By Niall Gartland DONEGAL teams traditionally haven’t fared too well in the Ulster Minor Tournament at St Paul’s, but Four Masters are hoping to buck the trend when they face Donaghmore in a semi-final clash on St Stephen’s Day. The last Donegal team to win the prestigious St Paul’s competition was Aodh Ruadh all the […]
By Niall Gartland THE prestigious Ulster Minor Club Tournament at St Paul’s is back after a three-year absence, and Tyrone underage kingpins Donaghmore are relishing the prospect of rubbing shoulders with the top teams across the province. Donaghmore, who completed the back-to-back league and championship double with victory over Eglish in the Grade One Championship […]
By Shaun Casey OVER the last number of years, Scotstown have become accustomed to competing in the Ulster Championship at senior level. The An Bhoth men lost out to Ballybay this year, but the club are still represented on the provincial stage through their minor side. Scotstown take on Donaghmore in the quarter-final of the […]
By Michael McMullan IT’S been a long haul for the Four Masters minor team but manager Damien Dunnion wants their bandwagon to keep on rolling. Two goals from Seanan Carr – including a breath-taking solo effort – helped the Donegal champions to a 5-5 to 2-10 win over Irvinestown in last weekend’s Ulster preliminary round […]
By Michael McMullan DUNGIVEN face a huge challenge this weekend if they are to make the final of this year’s Ulster Minor Football Tournament. That’s the take of joint manager Darrell O’Kane who had a look at the Down champions Burren last Saturday. Burren (2016) and Dungiven (1990) are past winners of the popular minor […]
For four decades, the cream of minor club football spent the Christmas period jostling for top spot in the St Paul’s tournament. Michael McMullan takes a look at its beginning and lasting legacy. BRIAN Coyle always loved minor football. The entertainment on view always appealed to him. The open and free style pushed his buttons. […]
Lavey beat Termon in the Ulster Minor Tournament final.
