It’s All-Star season, and Shaun Casey has sifted through the records to identify the most recent football All-Stars for Ulster’s nine counties Antrim: Andy McCallin ANDY McCallin is Antrim’s first and to date only All-Star and he earned the gong way back in 1971, at corner-forward. McCallin was a dual star for both the Saffrons […]
KEVIN CASSIDY: The stars of ‘23
NOW that the dust has settled and before we head into the club championship season, I took time out to reflect and here is my football team of the year. 1 Stephen Cluxton (Dublin) The single most important reason Dublin managed to win the All-Ireland. His calmness and kick-outs are a joy to watch. Nothing […]
Ulster Schools GAA announce football All-Star team
DERRY minor football captain Fionn McEldowney is a dual All-Star after being named on both the hurling and football teams. Hogan Cup champions Omagh CBS have one representative on the team, Beragh’s Conor Owens. Finbarr Roarty becomes the first recipient from St Columba’s Glenties. He is the current Donegal minor captain and scored the insurance […]
Shortlist: 2022 Ladies Football Team
Advertisement The shortlist for the Gaelic Life Ulster Club All-Stars Ladies Football Team has been revealed! Check out who is in the running below and don’t forget to check back this Thursday, 26th January when you can vote to support your favourite. Position Name Club Goalkeeper Linda Martin Donaghmoyne Goalkeeper […]
DECLAN McCOY: Thirty years of watching football stars
By Declan McCoy AS it’s currently the off season, I decided to mix it up a bit with a non-coaching column. I have decided to pick a team composed of the best county players I have seen in the flesh. These are my personal favourite players so I’m not suggesting a debate on the best […]
Ulster players honoured at All-Star awards
DONEGAL captain Niamh McLaughlin was named as the 2022 TG4 Senior Players’ Player of the Year at the annual All Star banquet, in association with Lidl, at The Bonnington Dublin Hotel on Saturday night. McLaughlin was a tower of strength for Donegal as the Ulster county contested the 2022 Lidl National League Division 1 Final, […]
VIDEO: Gaelic Life Ulster Club All-Stars 2021
AS we prepare to launch the 2022 Gaelic Life Ulster Club All-Stars in association with McKvr Sports take a look back at the 2021 awards. If you’re a business owner who would like to get involved we still have a couple of sponsorship options available. Give Sean or Paul a call on 028 822 43444 […]
Ulster Schools’ Camogie All-Stars announced
THE EOS IT Solutions Ulster Schools’ 2022/23 All-Star camogie team was announced on Wednesday at a reception in UU Jordanstown. A process that began with over 100 players continued with 45 selected for Tusday’s final trial. “This All-Star scheme has been in operation now for almost two decades and has recognised many players who have […]
Gilligan hails Moran’s influence
By Michael McMullan THE Kilcoo players gave outgoing manager Mickey Moran a guard of honour as he left Kilcoo for the last time after stepping down from the helm of the All-Ireland champions. Moran wasn’t in attendance to receive his Manager of the Year award at Friday night’s Gaelic All-Star awards night. Conleith Gilligan, who […]
Tyrone legend John Lynch gives his take on the All-Stars
WE’RE approaching the tail-end of another long season though there is still plenty action on the pitch as well as the usual presentation of awards off it. Tyrone picked up eight All-Star awards at the weekend which is probably par for the course for All-Ireland winners. Congratulations to all those who scooped those prizes, they were […]