The small, rural club making big moves
Kevin Cassidy: The GAA has created a monster
October 1, 2020
A precedent has been set and it’ll be interesting to see what direction the GAA goes down the line
Hamill: The making of a dogged defender
October 1, 2020
Mickey Linden once said Ciaran Hamill was his toughest opponent
St Pat’s boss concerned that schools will be sidelined
October 1, 2020
Joint boss Paul Hughes is disappointed his players won’t get to play in the MacRory Cup final.
Joe Brolly: Less science, more fun
October 1, 2020
Some magical moments are happening and we’ve club footballers to thank for that
Patrick Morrison: The penalty
September 30, 2020
The spot kick is regarded by some as an unwelcome practice taken from English soccer, but in fact its roots are Irish With the shortened GAA season this year, most county boards across the country have implemented rules to ensure that championship games finish on the same day (except finals). They have instructed teams that […]
Steven Poacher: Positive signs on the Newry conundrum
September 29, 2020
IT was fantastic to see so many current students of St Joseph’s, Newry named in the Down U-13 A Championship final programme. Between Ballyholland and Newry Bosco, we had 15 students involved in the final, which is absolutely fantastic for the school and for the community of Newry. I am a proud Newry native having […]
Gareth Fox: The voice in the stand – shut up or get out
September 29, 2020
Every club has one, unfortunately some have more than one, and if you close your eyes at night you can hear their shrill, condemning voice screaming over the bustle of your thoughts, “You’re shite!” The voice in the stand – the voice on the side – the voice behind the fence. Whether man or woman, […]
Five Mins With… Derry’s Dania Donnelly
September 28, 2020
Name: Dania Donnelly Age: 27 Occupation: Post Office Assistant Teams played for: Ballinascreen and Derry Advertisement Game you most enjoyed playing in? All-Ireland Final 2017 only for the fact I got to play in Croke Park, the best experience of my sporting career Game you least enjoyed playing in? New York 2014, 5/10 minutes in […]