By Michael McMullan A BIG regret Sleacht Néill will have after their latest All-Ireland challenge is how they are now back at square one in more ways than one in their All-Ireland hurling title quest. It comes back to the sheer geography of hurling. Ballygunner can rock up and play any team for the neighbouring […]
Newbridge appoint new management duo
January 24, 2022
NEWBRIDGE have appointed their new management team ahead of the 2022 season. Ballinderry duo Niall and Paul ‘Bambo’ Conway have taken over from Killian Conlan who stepped down at the end of last season. They will be joined in the management team by another Ballinderry man, Philip Muldoon, who was coaching Lavey last year. Niall […]
Eunan’s stay with winning formula
January 23, 2022
By Michael McMullan RORY Kavanagh will remain at helm as St Eunan’s begin their defence of the Dr Maguire Cup. The former Donegal star led his native club to championship glory in his first season as manager. Last year’s Intermediate champions Cloughaneely have also kept faith in Michael Lynch to lead them into senior football after he […]
Derrygonnelly’s nervous start transforms into Ulster title bid
January 14, 2022
By Michael McMullan A YEAR is a long time in football and that’s certainly the case in Derrygonnelly. The Harps’ hopes of six successive Fermanagh titles were quashed by Ederney in last year’s decider, but they are now one hour away from becoming the first team from the county to lift the Seamus McFerran Cup. […]
Kilcoo will be on their guard against Derrygonnelly
January 13, 2022
By Michael McMullan KILCOO assistant manager Conleith Gilligan says they will be ‘on their guard’ ahead of Sunday’s Ulster final showdown with Derrygonnelly. Gilligan, an All-Ireland winner with Ballinderry in 2002, feels the Fermanagh giants are better and more rounded than the side Kilcoo saw off on their way to the 2019 Ulster Club title. […]
Derry GAA appoint Head of Operations
January 12, 2022
By Michael McMullan THE GAA have appointed Stephen Barker as a Derry GAA’s first ever Head of Operations, Gaelic Life can confirm. Derry clubs were informed of the decision last night and his new role will commence next month, after an external recruitment process. Barker, who is the current Chairman of Derry GAA previously served […]
Gilligan backs O’Hanlon for say in Kilcoo’s future
January 11, 2022
By Michael McMullan KILCOO assistant manager Conleith Gilligan has backed Darragh O’Hanlon to put his experience into coaching following his forced retirement from football at the age of 28. The former club and county captain, last week, made public his decision to retire following a litany of injuries. “He is a great lad and a […]
Barry Gillis – Answering the call
January 7, 2022
Barry Gillis’ position sense was evident in his early years when he played on the same team as future soccer star Aaron Hughes. Then, former Derry manager Mickey Moran spotted how Gillis could add to his defensive plans and made a phone call that would change his career. Michael McMullan writes… IT COULD’VE ended up […]
Kilrea form new-look management team ahead of the 2022 season
January 6, 2022
By Michael McMullan KILREA manager Declan Bradley has rejigged his management team ahead of the new season. Bradley, now in his third season as in charge, has brought Padraig O’Kane on board. The former Derry and Loup player managed St Pius Magherafelt to the 2020 MacLarnon Cup final, before the title was shared after the […]
Monaghan appoint new Ladies management team
January 6, 2022
By Michael McMullan MONAGHAN Ladies have appointed Kieran Kearns as their new senior manager for the 2022 season. “Monaghan Co ladies are delighted with the appointment and wish Kieran and his management the very best of luck for the year ahead,” read a statement on their social media channels. Kieran, a native of Scotshouse, played […]