By Niall Gartland DERRY hurlers begin their Christy Ring Cup campaign this weekend as they commence their quest to go one better than last year in the competition. The Oakleafers lost last year’s final by a mere two points against Meath, but manager Johnny McGarvey knows it would be foolhardy to look beyond the group […]
Donegal focusing on their own house
By Michael McMullan THERE are many potential score difference permutations on the table this weekend but Donegal hurlers hold their own passport to where they want to go. Mickey McCann’s side host London on Sunday in Letterkenny knowing they can fulfil their goal of a top three finish. With Derry already in the league final, […]
KEVIN CASSIDY: Picking your battles
THE reigning All-Ireland champions Dublin sent out another strong message of intent last weekend and based on current form they seem to be in the mood again this year. Their last two performances have shown the rest of the country what kind of performance levels will be required this year if they are to wrestle […]
PREVIEW: 2023 CAMOGIE PLAYER OF THE YEAR AWARD
Ulster Camogie is coming down with exceptionally talented players, so it’s no easy ask to find and anoint a Camogie Player of the Year award in association with Ulster Camogie. This time last year it was Loughgiel Shamrocks sensation Róisín McCormick who was named as the winner, and she was a fitting recipient after a […]
A big club with big ideas
By Niall Gartland 2023 PROVED an immensely successful year on and off the pitch for Carryduff, one of three clubs nominated for our Club of the Year award to be announced at Gaelic Life’s upcoming All-Stars event on Friday, March 1. The nomination is deserved recognition for a club that refuses to stand still under the […]
VOTE: Camogie Manager of the Year 2023
Below are the nominees for the 2023 Camogie Manager of the Year. Support your favourite by casting your vote. Create your own user feedback survey Voting opens at 10am on Thursday 1st February and will close at 10am on Monday 5th February. Votes do not determine the final winners but help create awareness of the […]
NOMINEES: Ladies Football Manager of the Year
Below are the nominees for the 2023 Ladies Football Manager of the Year. Find out more about this year’s shortlisted nominees below. Greg McGonigle – Clann Éireann The Clann Éireann girls hit another gear in the 2023 season, claiming the Ulster Senior Ladies time for the first time ever. Managing the team was newly appointed […]
NOMINEES: Mens Football Manager of the Year
Below are the nominees for the 2023 Mens Football Manager of the Year sponsored by Cavanagh Kelly. Find out more about this year’s shortlisted nominees below. Malachy O’Rourke – Glen Kilcoo after extra time, and Kilmacud Crokes in last year’s final are the only teams to have beaten Glen in championship football in O’Rourke’s three-year […]
Nominees: Camogie Manager of the Year
Below are the nominees for the 2023 Camogie Manager of the Year. Find out more about this year’s shortlisted nominees below. Benny Dillon – Loughgiel Loughgiel maintained their place at the top of the tree for the second year running and manager for both of their Ulster Senior Championship winning campaigns was Benny Dillon. For […]
Nominees: 2023 Hurling Manager of the Year
Below are the nominees for the 2023 Hurling Manager of the Year sponsored by Hillgrove Hotel. Find out more about this year’s shortlisted nominees below. Brian Delargy – Cushendall Brian Delargy led Cushendall to the promised land in Antrim, as they collected the championship crown and broke the Dunloy stranglehold. But that wasn’t enough, and […]