ARMAGH manager Sylvester McConnell has hit out at Kildare’s decision to introduce five non-native players into their squad ahead of their Division 2A campaign. Lilywhites manager Joe Quaid has used the GAA’s residency rules to bring in, amongst others, former Kilkenny All-Ireland winner John Mulhall and former Limerick players David Reidy and Mark Reidy. Tipperary […]
DREW Wylie believes poise in the face of pressure could make the difference in the latest installment of the Monaghan-Cavan rivalry. The near neighbours meet in Sunday’s Division One clash at Castleblaney and it’s safe to say the two sides have previous. Five red cards were dished out in a Division Three clash four years […]
Down legend Ross Carr has argued that the intercounty side are better primed than last year for a successful campaign.
DERRY have been handed an early chance to strike back at their greatest rivals Tyrone in Saturday’s McKenna Cup final in Newry. Last season met in the O’Fiaich Cup, McKenna Cup (twice), the League and the Ulster Championship and it was 5 and 0 for the men from the Red Hand county. There was some […]
KILCOO and Castlewellan are set to replay last season’s controversial league final.
CROSSMAGLEN veteran Paul Hearty has given his backing to the CPA but warns that “so-called traditionalists” are a potential stumbling block
CHARLIE Vernon’s true belief is that this Armagh team can go places given time, patience, and a possible dollop of good fortune. Speaking in today’s Gaelic Life, the versatile Armagh stalwart fronts up to questions about the Orchard County’s horror show in 2016. In fairness, a litany of players were unavailable to Kieran McGeeney and […]
RORY Beggan isn’t mincing his words on Monaghan’s failure to step up the plate beyond the familiar confines of Ulster football. Speaking in today’s Gaelic Life, the Farney shot-stopper throws down the gauntlet to his colleagues as they amend to make amends for an underwhelming 2016, which ended in qualifier defeat to Longford. Neither does […]
PETE McGrath has spoken of his massive respect for Ulster GAA Chief Executive & Provincial Secretary Danny Murphy who died yesterday at the age of 67
MONAGHAN manager Malachy O’Rourke has added former Oriel captain Owen Lennon to his backroom team for the 2017 season.
