By Alan Rodgers MAKE or break time is fast approaching in Division 2B of the National Hurling League as Tyrone prepare for another hugely important clash against Sligo away this weekend. One win from two has boosted the confidence of the Red Hands. They, of course, recorded a massive victory over London at the start […]
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DIVISION 1: ROSSIES BID TO TAKE UNBEATEN RUN TO TWELVE Saturday: Kerry v Armagh, Tralee, 5pm; Mayo v Tyrone, Castlebar 7pm Sunday: Donegal v Galway, Letterkenny 12.30pm; Monaghan v Roscommon, Clones, 2.30pm Roscommon really are enjoying a special Allianz League run. Unbeaten since losing a Division 1 play-off to Armagh in June 2021, they have […]
The weekend’s team news
DONEGAL manager Paddy Carr has make one chance to his team for Sunday’s clash with Tyrone in Omagh. Jamie Grant was named last week but didn’t start, replaced by Martin O’Reilly. Five players – Brendan McCole, Caolan Ward, Stephen McMenamin, Daire Ó Baoill and Jamie Brennan – have been selected for all four games under […]
O’Kane joins Derry hurling management team
By Michael McMullan NEW Derry senior hurling manager Johnny McGarvey has finalised his management ahead of the 2023 season. McGarvey took over after Dominic McKinley and Cormac Donnelly stepped down at the start of the year. Former Ulster winning captain Conor Murray and strength and conditioning coach Oisin Quinn have been retained from the previous […]
National Football and Hurling league fixtures announced
THE National League fixtures have been released and round one will be a busy weekend for all Ulster teams. The opening game of the Division One football league, on Saturday 28 January, begins with Vinny Corey’s Monaghan hosting Armagh in Castleblayney. The following day, Tyrone travel the long track to Roscommon while Donegal welcome All-Ireland […]
McKeegan calls for commitment from Armagh
By Shaun Casey KARL McKeegan will lead the Armagh hurlers into the new season and the Antrim legend is looking forward to getting started. The busy period of sorting out a panel and finalising his management team is almost over and the games will soon be coming thick and fast. The Orchard County have been […]