By Michael McMullan MONAGHAN’S prize for their dramatic win over Tyrone will be a semi-final with champions Derry on Saturday, April 29 (5pm). Ryan O’Toole sunk the Red Hands with a late winner in a pulsating game on Sunday afternoon. Vinnie Corey’s side now face a repeat of last year’s semi-final won by Derry on […]
Goals from McGuigan and Cassidy help Derry into the last four
ULSTER SFC QUARTER-FINAL Derry 3-17 Fermanagh 2-8 By Michael McMullan DERRY eased their way to a semi-final clash with Tyrone or Monaghan with victory over Fermanagh in Brewster Park on Saturday evening. Advertisement The champions were out of the blocks with an Eoin McEvoy point on his debut after 43 seconds. Paudi McGrogan, ‘keeper Odhran […]
Orchard should overcome stiff Antrim assignment
By Shaun Casey JUST three months ago, Antrim travelled to the BOX-IT Athletic Grounds for the opening game of the year as Andy McEntee got his tenure underway against Armagh in the first round of the McKenna Cup. A massive 4,500 fans gathered in the Cathedral City to watch the Orchard County’s domination over the […]
Antrim and Armagh teams named ahead of Sunday’s Ulster SFC opener
ANDY McEntee and Kieran McGeeney have named their squads ahead of Saturday’s Ulster SFC opener at the BOX-IT Athletic Grounds. There is no place for Andrew Murnin who was replaced in Armagh defeat by Tyrone, while Ben Crealey and James Morgan are listed to start for what would be a first appearance of the season. […]
Conor Glass expected to be fit for Ulster Championship opener
By Michael McMullan DERRY manager Rory Gallagher expects captain Conor Glass to “be fine” and available for the first game of their Ulster Championship defence on Saturday week against Fermanagh in Brewster Park. Glass was replaced early in the second half of their league final defeat to Dublin with what the Derry boss termed a […]
Derry have u-20 semi-final brought forward
By Michael McMullan THE Ulster u-20 semi-final between Donegal and Derry has been brought forward and will take place on Saturday at Owenbeg (4pm) following Ulster GAA’s CCC meeting on Tuesday morning. Following a coin toss, Derry have home advantage with Down’s semi-final with Monaghan remaining on Wednesday, April 12. Down won the toss and […]
McFaul boost for Derry ahead of championship
By Michael McMullan DERRY’S championship preparations have been given a boost by the return of Ciaran McFaul to the squad after his recent return from America, Gaelic Life understands. The Glen man wasn’t part of the build-up to Sunday’s defeat to Dublin but his presence will thicken up Rory Gallagher’s options as they prepare to […]
Rory Gallagher hits out at ruling that leaves five u-20 players in limbo
By Michael McMullan DERRY manager Rory Gallagher has called on the GAA to “put back” or “find a solution to” a change of ruling that will prevent five of his squad from taking part in u-20 and senior championship games within three days later this month. The Oakleafers’ boss hit out the GAA ruling being […]
Derry skipper Glass faces race against time for championship opener
By Michael McMullan DERRY captain Conor Glass faces a race against time ahead of the Oakleafers’ Ulster Championship opener against Fermanagh after being replaced in Sunday’s defeat to Dublin. Glass kicked a point in the opening half before assisting Shane McGuigan to a score on their way to interval lead, 0-6 to 0-4. The Glen […]
O’Rourke and Bradley to remain at Donegal helm
AIDAN O’Rourke will continue as Donegal interim manager, assisted by Paddy Bradley, for the rest of the season Donegal GAA have confirmed. The duo – who won Sigerson Cup medals together with UUJ in 2001 – were part of outgoing manager Paddy Carr’s management team. Carr stood down last week from his position with O’Rourke […]