10 YEARS AGO

THERE was good news for GAA fans outside Ireland after it was announced that The Sunday Game would now be available worldwide on GAAGO.

The move was part of an expansion for the streaming service in 2015.

In the St Paul’s Ulster Minor Tournament, Cavan’s Southern Gaels came through a real battle with Tyrone representatives Moortown before advancing on a 2-14 to 2-11 scoreline.

Thomas Galligan, who would go on to help the Cavan seniors to Ulster glory in 2020, was a key player on the day while attacker Robbie Fitzpatrick would also have a big say.

Moortown had a great spread of scorers – eight players raising flags – but their provincial journey came to an end.

The GAA All-Stars were in Boston and GPA president Dermot Earley defended their fundraising efforts, having faced some criticism.

“When a player is in trouble, when they require a bit of advice, whether it be personal, financial, business development or mental health, the money and the funding is there – so it’s essential that the GPA keeps fundraising.”

All-Ireland champions Termon ensured a clean sweep as they hammered Glenfin to claim the Donegal Division One crown.

Geraldine McLaughlin had scored 3-8 in the All-Ireland final the week before, and she managed the same tally in a one-sided affair.

20 YEARS AGO

CROSSMAGLEN came close to suffering what would have been one of the biggest club shocks of all time before leaving London with a four-point win over Kingdom Kerry Gaels.

Mayo’s Colm Foody caused them all sorts of issues, but the concession of two soft goals hurt the British champions with Cathal Short and Oisín McConville, from the penalty spot, taking advantage.

Even then, the Gaels wouldn’t go away and it took a brace of late points from McConville and a Johnny Murtagh effort to get them through.

There was a Camogie All-Star for Ulster as Down legend Máirín McAleenan was honoured.

It was a good year on the club front for her as Liatroim won the All-Ireland Junior title, and McAleenan received national recognition having helped the Mourne County to the All-Ireland Junior final, where they lost out to Cork.

Former All-Ireland champions Lavey were relegated from Derry’s top flight after a two-point loss to Banagher.

In a low-scoring 0-7 to 0-5 win, Kevin O’Neill and Gary Biggs grabbed a brace apiece for the St Mary’s outfit.

30 YEARS AGO

MONAGHAN’S winning start to the National Football League Division Four campaign came to an end as Offaly turned them over in Ballybay.

The Oriel County had won four from four to sit top of the pile, and they would have been confident of adding another victory as the Leinster side had lost all four of their games before their visit.

Monaghan were far from their best in the first half but still led by two points, but a John Kenny goal gave Offaly hope.

Things got worse as goalkeeper Glen Murphy was sent off for an alleged strike, but Stephen McGinnity thought he had saved the day with a low finish to the net. However, there was still time for Padraic Murcan to goal for Offaly in a 2-9 to 1-8 win.

In Division Three of the National Hurling League, there were mixed fortunes for Ulster sides.

Monaghan again tasted defeat, Kildare holding them to 1-2 in Clane. Paddy Kirk did net early in the second half for the away side, but they ran out of steam.

Armagh were also on the losing side as London eased to a 3-10 to 1-7 win. The Orchard County had been performing well but conceded 2-1 on the stroke of half time and that ended the contest.

There was a win for Derry though – the Oakleafers far too strong for Louth in Ballinascreen.