John Rafferty won championships with St Gall’s as a player before managing them to an Ulster title. Not winning the All-Ireland hurts but, 20 years on, he looks back on the era with fond memories. He spoke with Michael McMullan… JOHN Rafferty’s first game for St Gall’s came at the end of 1989. He was […]
By Michael McMullan IF Setanta win the upcoming Donegal hurling final against St Eunan’s, they will compete in the senior grade in Ulster later this year. After winning the Ulster intermediate title recently, they cannot compete at that level. Last season, Burt were in the Ulster intermediate grade. Advertisement Should St Eunan’s win, they’ll be […]
WITH the various club championships gearing up in the coming weeks, clubs all over Ulster will be gunning for the various titles on offer. Here are Ulster fixtures for the various county champions. SENIOR PRELIMINARY ROUND – November 1/2 Derry v Antrim QUARTER-FINALS – November 8/9 (1) Cavan v Fermanagh (2) Tyrone v Down (3) […]
Advertisement The shortlist for the Gaelic Life Ulster Club All-Stars Hurling Team has been revealed! Check out who is in the running below and don’t forget to check back this Thursday, 23rd January when you can vote to support your favourite. Position Name Club Goalkeeper Oisin O’Doherty Sleacht Néill Goalkeeper Steven […]
With one exception, Errigal Ciaran have edged one closely fought battle after another en route to their upcoming All-Ireland semi-final clash. Niall Gartland looks back. Errigal Ciaran 0-13 Pomeroy 2-4 THE first round of the Tyrone Senior Championship seems a long time ago at this stage. Errigal booked their spot in the quarter-finals with a […]
By Michael McMullan BALLINDERRY manager Jarlath Bell said winning Ulster was “believable” and highlighted the important of hanging tough along the way. They had tight battles with Banagher and Faughanvale – after a replay – to win the Derry title. Carrickcruppen took them to a point before Niall O’Donnell’s goal kicked them clear. Against Derrylaughan, […]
By Shaun Casey AFTER a long 20 year wait, Carey Faughs are once again top dogs at Ulster Intermediate level, but now it’s all about the next step and Eddie McCloskey says his side are “chomping at the bit” to get stuck into the All-Ireland series. Back in 2004, they lost out to East London […]
By Alan Rodgers NOTHING beats that feeling of euphoria following a big Championship victory. That was certainly the case around Ballygawley on Sunday, night into Monday as the players, management and supporters celebrated their marvellous Ulster Club success. It was one 22 years in the making and the club enjoyed marking just a third provincial-title triumph. Trips […]
Ulster Club IFC final Arva v Ballinderry Saturday, O’Neill’s Healy Park, 5pm By Michael McMullan BALLINDERRY will need to do what nobody has been able to do in 23 championship games if they are to land the Ulster title in Saturday’s refixed Ulster final. They have to beat Arva. The Shamrocks are up against the […]
Ulster Club SFC final Kilcoo v Errigal Ciaran Sunday, BOX-IT Athletic Grounds, 3.30pm By Michael McMullan THERE were beaming lights from both Kilcoo and Errigal Ciaran as they booked their spot for Sunday’s showdown. Kilcoo banged five goals past a Scotstown team who edged the Magpies on their way to last year’s final. Advertisement For […]
