Maghera spirit key to booking Hogan final spot says McAteer


By Michael McMullan WILLIE McAteer hailed the resilience of his St Patrick’s, Maghera team after they booked a spot in the Hogan Cup final later this month. Despite being hit for an early Ben Murphy goal, McAteer – who manages the team with Sean Marty Lockhart and Chrissy McKaigue – was happy with how they […]


Lockhart hails the Maghera spirit after MacRory success


By Michael McMullan SEAN Marty Lockhart hailed the St Patrick’s Maghera grit and spirit after Sunday’s MacRory Cup victory. Including their shared title with St Colman’s in 2020, it was the 17th success and Joint Manager Lockhart – their winning captain 30 years ago –   couldn’t find the words to describe the feeling. “Maghera just […]


Bridging the gap


THERE has been much debate in the GAA over age groups, fixtures, burnout and changes. Michael McMullan got the views of coaches on their key issues. Enda McGinley FORMER Tyrone star and Antrim manager Enda McGinley managed his club Errigal Ciaran to back-to-back minor championships when the age grade was still u-18. He believes the […]