fonaCAB Ulster MFC final Four Masters 1-8 Magherafelt 0-9 By Michael McMullan at St Paul’s FOUR Masters retained their Ulster minor title at St Paul’s on Wednesday with victory over Derry champions Magherafelt. Advertisement Playing in their third successive final, the Donegal town side have emulated fellow Donegal winners Killybegs who won back-to-back Ulster titles […]
St Paul’s: No minor matter
Christmas means St Paul’s in Belfast for the top minor football teams across Ulster. Michael McMullan looks at the leading clubs across the competition’s history Ballinderry 4 1996, 1997, 2001, 2008 THE Shamrocks are one of the two Derry clubs to have won the title on four occasions, with three different teams. Gerard Cassidy was […]
Champions step out with target on their back
By Michael McMullan FOUR Masters have won their third Donegal minor championship in a row and take the field on St Stephen’s Day with their Ulster title again on the line. After being hit by the Dungiven’s late burst in the final two years ago the Donegal Town side returned to win the title at […]
Clann Éireann back in Ulster after a seven-year gap
By Michael McMullan THE conversation doesn’t need to be a long one before you appreciate Tommy Coleman’s passion for both football and Clann Éireann. He managed their seniors to glory for their third title in 2021 but is now further back on the production line. Coleman is at the helm with the club minors who […]
Magherafelt hoping to pull the pieces together ahead of semi-final clash
By Michael McMullan IT’S a week of pulling all the pieces together again for Magherafelt minors as they prepare to take on Clann Éireann in Sunday’s Ulster semi-final at St Paul’s. Like their opponents, they had to juggle players’ commitments with the MacRory Cup. For Magherafelt, they also had to contend with the u-16 players […]
Another minor campaign begins this weekend in St Paul’s
By Michael McMullan THE latest chapter in the St Paul’s minor story begins this weekend with two games down for decision. Magherafelt fell narrowly to eventual champions Four Masters last year but they are back for another crack. They face Antrim champions St Brigid’s on Saturday in the first game (Coláiste Feirste, 5pm). Advertisement On […]
St Paul’s minor tournament returns to u-18
By Michael McMullan THE St Paul’s minor football tournament will return to the u-18 grade when it gets under way later this year. With the GAA changing age groups at underage, the tournament – sponsored by fonaCAB – has been at u-17 before this year’s return. Reigning champions Four Masters are back challenging at the […]
McCrea happy to see Four Masters on the flip side after Ulster redemption
By Michael McMullan FOUR Masters went one better than last year by winning the club’s first Ulster minor title on Monday in Belfast. It was a contrast to last season when they had the finish line in sight before Dungiven’s comeback left the Donegal champions as the bridesmaids on final day. Captain Callum McCrea said […]
Gaels and Masters battle it out for first silver of 2024
By Michael McMullan THE first piece of silverware of 2024 will be hoisted into the Belfast sky on Monday. The minor footballers of Cavan Gaels and Four Masters are the envy of every other club in Ulster as their buses nose into the St Paul’s complex. Four Masters have never won the prestigious competition and […]
Clarke set to remain at St Paul’s
By Shaun Casey ARMAGH legend Ronan Clarke is set to remain in charge of top Intermediate Championship contenders St Paul’s for a second season. In his first year, Clarke led the Lurgan side to the Intermediate final, but they were well beaten by Ulster champions Cullyhanna. It was the third time in four years that […]