By Jonathan Hogan IT’S a capital showdown with more than a backdrop. Fermanagh head to Croke Park this Sunday to face Wexford, knowing a win could bring home advantage — or more — in the Tailteann Cup knockouts. From the low against Carlow to the lift of Longford, Fermanagh’s Tailteann Cup campaign has steadied. Ten […]
By Michael McMullan WITH the All-Ireland series heading towards a second weekend, there are a selection of games televised. There is the rematch of Cork and Kerry’s Munster extra-time classic with the Rebels needing victory to bounce back from defeat against Meath. Malachy O’Rourke’s Tyrone will be hoping to back up their win over Donegal […]
By Katrina Brennan KIERAN Donnelly was far from happy with what he got from his team on Sunday afternoon against underdogs Carlow, and it certainly wasn’t what he predicted off the back of one of their best performances during his tenure against Down on their previous day out. The Ernesiders slumped to a surprise 3-18 to […]
By Katrina Brennan THE Down defeat has been “parked”, says manager Kieran Donnelly, as attention turns to their Tailteann Cup opener against Carlow on Sunday. The draw was made last week and sees top seeds Fermanagh, grouped with Carlow, Longford and Wexford. On paper, it appears to be a reasonable draw for Fermanagh because when you […]
By Shaun Casey ANTRIM begin their Tailteann Cup campaign with a difficult away trip to Westmeath on Sunday afternoon. The Saffrons are hoping to reach at least the last four of the competition for the third year running. Westmeath of course were the maiden winners of the Tailteann Cup back in 2022. They beat Cavan […]
ANTRIM and Fermanagh have named their teams for their opening games of the Tailteann Cup on Sunday. The Saffrons take on Westmeath in Mullingar with Fermanagh hosting Carlow in Brewster Park. Fermanagh were minutes away from an Ulster Championship win over Down only to be hit for two late goals. Antrim gave All-Ireland champions Armagh […]
By Michael McMullan KILDARE’S exit to Louth over the weekend has completed the seedings ahead of Wednesday’s Tailteann Cup draw. Louth advance to the Sam Maguire Cup, with Brian Flanagan’s side – who have been promoted to Divsion Two for next season – in the Tailteann Cup. Here is the seedings for the Tailteann Cup. […]
By Michael McMullan FERMANAGH manager Kieran Donnelly didn’t even want to talk about the Tailteann Cup after their defeat to Down on Saturday night in Brewster Park. And it’s no surprise. It was total dejection. His side were hit by Down’s smash and grab victory with goals from Daniel Guinness and Ryan McEvoy after they […]
The intercounty scene has been and gone for another season. Michael McMullan takes a look back his moments to remember… Armagh: There is only one place to start. Armagh are the story, the championship Kings. In interviews after their final win over Galway, Rian O’Neill and Kieran McGeeney both spoke of them being a small […]
By Niall Gartland NEEDS must and Down footballer Daniel Guinness says he is proud of the way the team regrouped after their Ulster Championship defeat to Armagh, plotting a path to Tailteann Cup honours and a place in next year’s All-Ireland SFC series. The Mourne men lost out by only a single point to Armagh […]
