THINGS hot up this weekend as the National Football League heads into the home straight.Teams will have used the week’s break to squeeze in some extra training and preparation as minds now slowly turn towards summertime football. As we head into the last few remaining fixtures, teams at both ends of the table will be eager […]
By Michael McMullan DUNGANNON Clarkes manager Christopher Rafferty isn’t convinced the split season is ‘completely fantastic’ for clubs. Rafferty, now in his fifth season as manager, steered the Clarkes to their 2020 and are unbeaten in the Ulster league so far this year. After a win over Erne Gaels, they drew with Coleraine and beat […]
By Michael McMullan MICHAEL McShane has committed to Ulster champions Sleacht Néíll for an eighth season as senior hurling manager, Gaelic Life can confirm. The Ballycastle native was appointed at the start of the 2015 season and has steered the Emmet’s to seven Derry and four Ulster titles. After losing to Cushendall, after extra time, […]
By Ronan McSherry THE green and white flags and bunting is up as supporters from the Loughshore get ready to head to Drogheda to cheer on their camogs in the All Ireland Junior ‘B’ Championship Club Final. Derrylaughan is buzzing with anticipation of one of the biggest days in their history as Knockananna of Wicklow […]
HERE is our team of the week, based on performances last weekend. 1 SHAUN PATTON Donegal Had a hard day in Kerry but responded well against Tyrone, landed a free and saved from Michael McKernan. 2 SHANNON O’DOHERTY Derry camogie The Oakleaf captain was excellent as a spare player in the win over Kildare. 3 […]
By Michael McMullan DUNGANNON Clarkes manager Christopher Rafferty said the injury sustained by Pádraig McNulty is a ‘big blow’. After starting his first game of the season in Tyrone’s win over Kildare, he retained his spot until he was forced off during the first half after a clash for possession with Odhran McFadden-Ferry. McNulty was […]
ALLIANZ NFL DIVISION 1 Donegal 2-10 Tyrone 0-12 By Michael McMullan GOALS from Man of the Match Conor O’Donnell and Jeaic Mac Ceallabhuí helped Donegal maintain their 12-year unbeaten league run at MacCumhaill Park with victory over All-Ireland champions Tyrone on Saturday night. The sides were level on eight occasions before Oisin Gallen put the […]
By Michael McMullan FORMER Donegal ace Brendan Devenney feels Saturday’s showdown with Tyrone will be a ‘fascinating encounter’ with the result hinging on the availability of players. The St Eunan’s man expects Tyrone’s suspended quartet to be back in the selection mix and feels that Brian Dooher and Feargal Logan have a deeper squad at their […]
By Niall Gartland KIERAN Howe is set to take charge of Killyclogher for a second stint. The Killyclogher stalwart brings a wealth of experience to the role. He played a major part in their historic first ever Tyrone Senior Championship triumph back in 2003 before managing the team for five years between 2011 and 2015. […]
JANUARY blues? Not for Tyrone – they’re the reigning All-Ireland champions and at the time of writing are enjoying themselves in Orlando, Florida. That’s why Tyrone are the last team to take to the field in this year’s McKenna Cup, where they’ll play Cavan at Kingspan Breffni on Tuesday before taking on Armagh on Saturday […]
