John Toal knows exactly what Kieran McGeeney and Jim McGuinness bring to the table. Shaun Casey writes… ON Saturday afternoon, at the start of this season’s Ulster Championship final, Kieran McGeeney will lock eyes and shake hands with Jim McGuinness for the tenth time in his managerial career. Across tenures with Kildare and his native […]
PREVIEW: It’s up for grabs as Armagh and Donegal lock horns again
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May 9, 2025
Ulster SFC final Armagh v Donegal Saturday, Clones, 5.25pm By Michael McMullan IF we get half of the drama of last year’s final, Clones will be rocking on Saturday evening as two heavyweights slug it out once again. The margins were small. When Jemar Hall decided to drop off Odhrán Doherty to defend the middle, […]
Donegal name their pack for Ulster final rematch with Armagh
May 9, 2025
By Michael McMullan DONEGAL have named their team for Saturday’s Ulster final with Armagh, a repeat of last year’s final and the last hurdle in their title defence. It’s an unchanged starting 15 from their win over Down with Caolan McGonagle and Mark Curran added to the bench after spells with injury since their win […]
McGeeney names squad for Ulster final rematch with Donegal
May 8, 2025
By Michael McMullan ARMAGH have made one change in their team named for Saturday’s Ulster final showdown with Donegal in Clones (5.25pm). All-Star Conor Turbitt has been listed in the starting 15 for the All-Ireland champions ahead of Tomás McCormack. Jason Duffy and Tiernan Kelly have been included in the squad, while Joe McElroy, Aaron […]
Gavin Mulreany: A bigger picture behind Saturday’s showdown
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May 6, 2025
By Michael McMullan THERE is a warmth in Gavin Mulreany’s smile that radiates the energy in Donegal right now. They put their Ulster champions’ tag on the line in Clones on Saturday evening. Beyond that, they are very much in the Sam Maguire conversation. For Mulreany, there is the realism that he is second choice […]
Armagh still unsure of Mackin return
May 2, 2025
By Michael McMullan WHILE Armagh are getting the majority of their players back in contention for a starting berth ahead of Saturday week’s Ulster final, there is still a cloud over Ciaran Mackin. After missing the business end of last season with an ACL injury, he made a return against Kerry and Derry in the […]
Down eyes switch to Clones showdown
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April 26, 2025
By Michael McMullan DOWN matchwinner Ryan McEvoy was delighted after his goal capped off a late fightback in Brewster Park on Saturday but was instantly looking ahead. That’s the nature of a one-week turnaround. There is no room for looking backwards. Speaking minutes after Saturday’s final whistle, McEvoy’s thoughts were on three words – Donegal […]
Tyrone v Armagh: Will history repeat itself?
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April 25, 2025
ULSTER SENIOR FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP SEMI-FINAL ARMAGH V TYRONE Saturday, Clones, 4.45pm By Niall Gartland WILL things come full circle for an injury-ravaged Armagh side in Saturday’s Ulster Championship semi-final at Clones? Tyrone were the last team to defeat the Orchard County in 70 minutes of championship football – that being an All-Ireland round robin clash […]
Donegal name their squad for semi-final with Down
April 25, 2025
By Michael McMullan DONEGAL have named an unchanged team for Sunday’s Ulster SFC with Down in Clones. The champions have beaten Derry and Monaghan to setup this weekend’s clash. Defensive trio Eoghan Bán Gallagher, Mark Curran and Caolan McGonagle are still out of consideration while Jason McGee is again named in the panel as he […]
Armagh name team for Clones date with Tyrone
April 24, 2025
ARMAGH have named their team for Saturday’s Ulster SFC semi-final showdown with Tyrone in Clones. There are four changes with skipper Aidan Forker, Paddy Burns, Oisin Conaty and Conor Turbitt coming in from their win over Antrim. Midfield duo Ben Crealey and Niall Grimley are named on the bench. There is still no sign of […]