Donnelly demands more consistency


By Barry O’Donnell TYRONE minor manager Gerard Donnelly is throwing down the gauntlet to his charges to try and put back-to-back wins together when they tackle Monaghan in a crunch Group A Ulster Championship clash at Ardboe this Saturday lunchtime. The Red Hands form has been patchy in both league and championship throughout the course […]


Oakleafer minors out to continue winning run


By Shaun Casey ULSTER and All-Ireland Minor champions Derry continue their championship campaign this weekend as they travel to Dunsilly to take on Antrim and aim to continue their fine form at this age grade. Damian McErlain’s side have already captured the league title, the only trophy that eluded them last season, and opened their […]


Donegal minors aiming to keep the foot down says Ward


By Michael McMullan WHEN Tyrone minors visit Ballybofey on Saturday is not knock-out but that’s not how Donegal manager Barry Ward is looking at it. Both teams won their opening games and Ward wants his side to keep their foot on the gas. After three years managing the senior team in his native Ballyshannon and […]


Orchard County developing winning culture


By Shaun Casey MAKING it out of the group stages and reaching the Tier One competition will be Armagh’s aim says coach Stefan Forker as they get their Ulster Championship campaign underway against Antrim this weekend. The Orchard County, managed by 2002 All-Ireland winner Aidan O’Rourke, host the Saffrons in the opening round but face away […]


Tough task ahead for Cavan youngsters


By Shaun Casey AN away day trip to the current Ulster and All-Ireland champions isn’t the most appetising way to begin your championship campaign, but that’s the daunting task ahead of Cavan this weekend as they travel to Derry. The two sides played each other a couple of weeks ago in the league, at the […]


Armagh appoint new minor boss


ARMAGH All-Ireland winner Aidan O’Rourke has been ratified as the county’s new minor football manager. As reported by Gaelic Life, O’Rourke was the frontrunner to take over from outgoing boss Brendan Hughes. The Dromintee man was appointed at Monday night’s meeting of Armagh GAA and will lead a management team of Stefan Forker (Maghery), Chris […]