DETAILS of the Tailteann Cup quarter-finals have been finalised. Last year’s beaten finalists Cavan will host Down in the tie of the round on Saturday evening. All games will go to extra time and there will be a winner decided on the day. Saturday June 17 Advertisement Limerick v Laois, TUS Gaelic Grounds, 3pm, GAAGO […]
Young guns help power Loughgiel to ten in-a-row
By Kieran Lynch LOUGHGIEL Shamrocks have been perfect so far in their Division 1 league campaign with 10 wins out of 10, and manager Hugh McCann has praised the young players coming through, who have made their mark at Senior grade. The future looks exciting for the club with a number of players such as […]
The secret’s out for Antrim ladies acknowledges manager Kelly
By Niall Gartland ANTRIM ladies boss Emma Kelly knows that the cat is out of the bag as they gear up for their All-Ireland Intermediate Championship opener against Westmeath on Sunday (2pm – St Loman’s). The Saffrons are riding the crest of a wave following their stunning victory over Tyrone in the Ulster Intermediate Championship […]
McBride has his eyes on the prize
Antrim are on a roll in this year’s Tailteann Cup, and Patrick McBride says they’re determined to go all the way in the competition. By Shaun Casey PATRICK McBride has been one of Antrim’s most loyal servants for over a decade but has little to show for his dedication. The St John’s man has been […]
Donnelly expects tough challenge from pacy Saffs
By Mark McGoldrick ‘MENTAL toughness’ will be key for Fermanagh, insists manager Kieran Donnelly, as the Erne men prepare for their final Tailteann Cup group stage game against Antrim on Sunday, at the Athletic Grounds. Heading into the final game, the Erne men have already qualified for the quarter-final of the Tailteann Cup but a win […]
McEnhill only too glad to put injury woes behind him
By Niall Gartland ANTRIM are exactly where they want to be heading into their final Tailteann Cup group stage clash against Fermanagh this weekend (Sunday, Armagh 3pm) , and one of the factors in their impressive form in the Tailteann Cup to date is the marksmanship of Dominic McEnhill. Blighted by injuries in recent years […]
Antrim name team for Fermanagh clash
By Michael McMullan ANTRIM have named their team for Sunday’s top of the table clash with Fermanagh in Armagh (3pm) as the Tailteann Cup group stages come to a close. The winner will top the group and book a quarter-final spot, avoiding their name in the hat for Sunday’s preliminary quarter-final draw. Eoghan McCabe, Cormac […]
Dowds: Antrim camogs reset and ready for Limerick
By Kieran Lynch AFTER three weeks of hard training, Antrim are ready to put the disappointment of their Ulster final loss behind them when they begin their All-Ireland Senior Championship campaign on Saturday, according to manager Elaine Dowds. The Saffrons were upset 0-15 to 0-9 by Down, but Dowds has been mightily impressed by the […]
Antrim footballers aiming to add to winning start
By Shaun Casey FOLLOWING their convincing nine-point win over Leitrim in the opening round of the Tailteann Cup, Antrim will be aiming to make it two from two when they travel to Wexford Park on Saturday evening. Three second half goals saw Andy McEntee’s side power to a convincing 3-18 to 2-12 victory, on home […]
Ulster final: Derry v Armagh – The key areas of Sunday’s showdown
Compiled by Michael McMullan HOT SHOTS DERRY – Shane McGuigan McGUIGAN has bagged over a third of Derry’s scores this season and is getting even more comfortable turning onto his right side to leave defenders guessing. One of the best forwards in the game, he has the cut of a player with an inner goal […]