Curran hoping Letterkenny will repeat heroics

January 9, 2022

By Niall McCoy HAVING embarked on a wonderful journey on their maiden Sigerson Cup campaign, Letterkenny IT will be hoping for more of the same when they travel to meet the side that ended their fairytale run in 2020, IT Carlow. Michael Murphy guided his side to the semi-finals in their first year in the […]

UU prepare for big-gun clash with NUIG

January 9, 2022

By Niall McCoy TRADITIONALLY Ulster University’s Sigerson squad is stacked with big names and this year is no different as they prepare for next Wednesday’s game with NUI Galway. Paul Rouse and Barry Dillon’s teamsheet has plenty of star quality including Derry’s Conor Glass, Tyrone’s Darragh Canavan and Michael McKernan and Cavan’s Thomas Galligan. The […]

O’Rourke says Glen have to deal with an ‘intercounty standard’ Kilcoo attack

December 18, 2021

By Niall McCoy FOR all the intrigue, backstories and possibilities surrounding Sunday’s highly-anticipated Ulster Club semi-final at the Athletic Grounds, there is one major thing bothering Glen manager Malachy O’Rourke – how to stop an “intercounty standard” Kilcoo attack. The Fermanagh native has always kept a curious glance on bits and bobs around the rest […]

Ones to watch in the Armagh championship

September 17, 2021

By Niall McCoy 1 CIARAN HIGGINS (MAGHERY) Advertisement THERE are few players within Armagh who you think should be on the county panel but aren’t. Kieran McGeeney may draw criticism for working with an enlarged panel, but basically everyone who should be there is there. One of the exceptions seems to be Ciaran Higgins of […]