Clann na Banna hoping to close the gap

April 5, 2021

Clann na Banna By Niall McCoy CLANN na Banna manager Ronan McAlinden has said that Drumgath’s deadly display against the Cottage Park men in 2020 will provide the benchmark for the side for the incoming season. The Banbridge outfit reached the last eight of the Intermediate Championship for the first time in over a decade, […]

Down tactical analysis – when Dan Gordon caused mayhem on the square

March 8, 2021

QUIZ question. Name the Down player who has started full-back in an All-Ireland final and full-forward in Ulster final. The answer? Dan Gordon. The Loughinisland man was very unlucky to miss out on an All-Star in the full-back line in 2010 following the Mourne county’s stunning run that came so close to earning a sixth […]

Liatroim Fontenoys are hot on the trail

March 6, 2021

By Niall McCoy THE last few months have been extremely difficult for GAA supporters as basically all of the Association’s activities were halted due to the Coivd-19 lockdown. While club action in the summer, in particular, provided a great outlet for players, coaches and supporters as they dealt with the toll of the pandemic, the […]

Fermanagh star McCarville ready for the step up

March 6, 2021

By Niall McCoy FERMANAGH half-back Sarah McCarville is confident that the Erne side can make their mark at intermediate level after another ringing endorsement of their capabilities last weekend. The Aghadrumsee player was awarded the number seven  jersey in the Ladies Junior Team of the Year announced on Saturday evening, joining teammates Shauna Murphy, Róisín […]