Family affair for the O’Neill clan


By Shaun Casey CROSSMAGLEN picked up their 47th Armagh Senior Championship title with a handsome 12-point win over Clan na Gael last Sunday. A stunning second-half display from Anthony Cunningham’s men was key as they secured the Gerry Fagan Cup for the second year in a row and for the fourth time in six seasons. […]


Morgan aiming for January return


By Shaun Casey ARMAGH defender James Morgan is targeting a return to the football field in January after an injury-plagued season. The Crossmaglen man missed the Orchard County’s league campaign but returned for the Ulster Championship. While Morgan did line out on Ulster final day, an injury picked up against Westmeath in the first round […]


Minor miracles giving Clan na Gael hope


By Shaun Casey BACK-TO-BACK Minor Championship success have given Clan na Gael “a lift” says skipper Patrick Kelly ahead of Sunday’s Senior Championship decider (BOX-IT Athletic Grounds, 4.15pm) with Armagh kingpins Crossmaglen. A number of youngsters have made the breakthrough this year under the watchful eye of Ronan McMahon, with Callum O’Neill, Jack Lavery and […]


Captain Canavan recalls a milestone season


By Barry O’Donnell DESPITE the passage of time memories of that halcyon summer campaign are still vivid. It’s 20 years exactly today (September 28th 2003 ) since the famine ended with Tyrone laying claim to its first ever All-Ireland senior football title. A 0-12 to 0-9 triumph over defending champions and old adversaries Armagh in […]


Nally: Bridge suit underdog tag


By Shaun Casey SILVERBRIDGE manager Colm Nally says the underdog tag suits his side as they prepare for a championship quarter-final clash with Clann Éireann. Nally led the ‘Bridge to a Division 1B league title earlier in the season and his side have earned three straight championship victories over Armagh Harps, Shane O’Neill’s and most recently […]


Reception held for Lurgan Cúchulainns team


AS  part of Good Relations Week, Lurgan Cúchulainns were hosted by Lord Mayor of Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council, Ald Margaret Tinsley at Craigavon Civic Centre in recognition for their engagement in the Ulster GAA Cúchulainn Initiative. The Lurgan Cúchulainns team, made up of girls from St Ronan’s College Lurgan, Brownlow Integrated College […]


“Ciara O’Sullivan gave me a run around recently”


Cait Towe spills the beans on her opponents… Name: Cait Towe. Age: 23. Teams played for: Clann Éireann, Armagh, NUIG and QUB. Advertisement Who are your main rivals? Donegal. Which opposition ground do you like playing on and why? Clones, some good memories there. Which opposition ground do you dislike going to and why? Crossmaglen, […]


Athletic Grounds favourite to host Ulster Rugby friendly


By Shaun Casey THE BOX-IT Athletic Grounds in Armagh would most likely be the chosen venue should Ulster Rugby receive permission to host a pre-season fixture on GAA grounds, Gaelic Life understands. Kingspan Stadium is closed for the foreseeable future due to the development of a new 3G all-weather pitch being laid, so Ulster Rugby are seeking […]