Missing the ulster club championship? The GAA have announced that there will be no provincial or All-Ireland club series, while Ulster Ladies are yet to decide. We got the view of a few of those likely to be impacted PAUL HEARTY (Armagh) FORMER Crossmaglen and Armagh goalkeeper Paul Hearty doesn’t feel that players in major […]
Red Knights fighting back
July 2, 2020
Beragh Red Knights were a Division one team 20 years ago, but slipped down the ranks. However, they are battling their way back. Read their story now.
McEneaney: A two-tier title is better than no title
July 2, 2020
By Niall McCoy FORMER Monaghan and Louth manager Eamon McEneaney believes that county players should be more open to the idea of the Tailteann Cup – if it is reinstated next season. The tier-two championship was due to commence this summer, but last week the GAA announced that it would be postponed due to the […]
Carlin delighted as Tyrone u-20s get Dublin date
July 2, 2020
By Tommy Nethery TYRONE u-20s assistant manager Dermot Carlin has welcomed the announcement that the All-Ireland Championship is to be completed in late October. At one stage it looked like the county’s u-20 footballers would miss out on having a tilt at national glory after retaining their Ulster crown against Donegal back in early March […]
Kevin Cassidy: No winner in this power struggle
July 2, 2020
THE excitement is building all over the country as teams are back into the full swing of things on the pitches. For senior teams, it’s great to get back in full training with the whole squad. Even more importantly, it’s great to see the underage teams back training. When I drive down for a swim […]
Eamon McEneaney: Wee Monaghan memories
July 2, 2020
By Niall McCoy EAMON McEneaney was scrolling through Twitter recently when he saw a photo posted by ESPN commentator and Louth native Tommy Smyth. The image was from the 1985 Allstar tour in New York and the former Monaghan attacker had made it to America as a replacement following one of the best seasons in […]
Brolly: The second Hickey Prophecy
July 2, 2020
AND Moses said unto the people “Prepare for tomorrow and abstain from sexual relations.” And on the next morning, the third morning, Moses led the people out to meet with God, and they stood at the foot of the mountain and trembled as they waited. And God gave unto Moses, when he had made an […]
Anne-Marie Mullholland: Nutritional considerations for training return
June 29, 2020
As many of us are looking forward to recommencing club training over the coming weeks, it is important to ensure you turn up ‘ready to train’ and begin to prepare for the small (but likely intense) training block ahead. For many, training intensity has been significantly reduced over the lockdown period (which is to be […]
Gareth Fox: Meditation – Just as important as the gym
June 29, 2020
The definition of stress is ‘a state of mental or emotional tension resulting from adverse or demanding circumstances’. In the hustle and bustle of 21st century living, demanding circumstances are a dime a dozen. Bills, jobs, neighbours, family, friends – they all provide their demands. And each one adds its own little portion of stress, […]
Patrick Morrison: Make sure you deliver
June 28, 2020
Sunday 1st June 1997, the Chicago Bulls are hosting the Utah Jazz in Game One of the NBA Finals. The Jazz are appearing in their first ever NBA finals whereas the Bulls are going for their fifth title in seven years. Game one is a pivotal game especially for the team that has gained home […]