By Michael McMullan DERRY’S hopes of reaching the Division Two league final will rest on Saturday’s visit of Meath. The Oakleafers bounced back from defeat in Laois to win on the road last weekend against Westmeath, but captain Niamh Quinn knows what is coming down the tracks. Saturday’s opponents had a double-scores victory over Laois […]
By Michael McMullan DERRY can take another step towards securing their Division Two status when they face Meath on Sunday in Trim. The Oakleafers are coming in off the back of an excellent victory over Mayo but defender Patrick Turner said there is still room for improvement. After losing to Kerry and Laois, it was a […]
By Michael McMullan IF you’re good enough, you’re old enough. That’s the adage of Sleacht Néill hurling manager Paul McCormack ahead of Saturday’s semi-final with Swatragh. It’s meeting of the last two winners of the Fr Collins Cup. Swatragh were champions in 2012 with Sleacht Néill at the top of the table since, bidding to […]
By Michael McMullan THE Swatragh and Devenish clubs will honour the memory of Paul Coyle next month with a special game at Davitt Park. Former Fermanagh player Coyle moved to Swatragh from Devenish and, alongside his wife Sally, raised their family – Peadar, Niall, Fergal, Aoife, Emer and Meabh. He immersed himself in the Swatragh […]
By Michael McMullan REIGNING Derry champions Newbridge enter the last chance saloon when they face Swatragh this weekend. Both teams lost their opening round games of the new-look back door format this season. Swatragh lost to Loup after coming from 12 points down during the first half while Newbridge were outplayed by Dungiven in a […]
CONGRATULATIONS to the 2024 Gaelic Life Ulster Club All-Stars Camogie Team. Our team will be presented with their awards at our Gala Awards Night on Friday 7th March 2025 at the Hillgrove Hotel, Monaghan. To find out more or to book your tickets contact Catherine on 074 87 377701 or email marketing@northwestnewsgroup.com Goalkeeper – […]
By Shaun Casey IT’S been a rough couple of months for the community of Carey Faughs, but the hurlers put plenty of smiles on the faces of their people on Saturday afternoon as they defeated Swatragh by the minimum of margins to claim the Ulster IHC title. Six-year-old Joe Hegarty, the team’s mascot, tragically lost […]
By Michael McMullan SWATRAGH hurling is continuing to rise but they are at another crossroads as they bid for Ulster glory against Antrim’s Carey Faughs on Saturday. For Sean Martin Quinn, he can see the progress deeper than their results in recent years. Numbers are more plentiful with a greater interest and a relaxed environment. […]
Former Dunloy manager Gregory O’Kane previews the Ulster Intermediate & Senior Hurling Finals on this week’s show! In the Intermediate decider, Carey Faughs and Swatragh battle it out for the big prize while Sleacht Neill and Portaferry lock horns in the Senior showdown. Carey Faughs are aiming for their first provincial crown in 20 years […]
By Michael McMullan IT has been a magical few weeks for Swatragh camogs after winning a first Derry senior title in 19 years. Their attention now switches to this weekend’s Ulster final against champions Loughgiel. And they are not on their own. The club’s hurlers face Bredagh on Sunday as they bid to book a […]
