SATURDAY GLEN DIMPLEX ALL-IRELAND SENIOR CHAMPIONSHIP QUARTER-FINAL Dublin v Kilkenny, Croke Park, 12.30pm Live on RTÉ One This is a repeat of the Leinster final, in which Kilkenny had to weather a late Dublin storm before prevailing by five points. The Dubs had gone into the provincial competition with good momentum after winning the Very […]
By Shaun Casey ONE point was the difference between Armagh and Mayo when they clashed in the league as the Orchard County went on to secure a historic first ever Division One title, but this weekend’s meeting is of much more importance. An All-Ireland semi-final spot is up for grabs as Mayo make the long […]
By Shaun Casey THE last time Armagh reached the last four in the race for Sam Maguire, Kieran McGeeney was still a player, hunting a second All-Ireland medal. He’s now the manager of the team that has ended the county’s 19-year wait for an All-Ireland semi-final appearance. They did so with a below par performance in […]
By Shaun Casey AFTER winning the Junior Championship in 2021, their first in 20 years, Belleek have continued to make huge strides and challenged in Division 2B for the previous two seasons before finally capturing the league title and promotion this year. In 2022 and 2023, Belleek finished third in the pack and while those […]
St Patrick’s High School, Keady are riding the crest of a wave and we find out more about their successes. By Shaun Casey ON Friday past, St Patrick’s High School, Keady held a night of celebration to recognise all the sporting achievements the school have experienced in the last year, and there was plenty to […]
THERE is a heavy Ulster representation on the GAA team of the week. Receive quality journalism wherever you are, on any device. Keep up to date from the comfort of your own home with a digital subscription. Any time | Any place | Anywhere Subscribe to current edition today and get access to our archive […]
By Michael McMullan ARMAGH have named their side for Saturday’s All-Ireland quarter-final clash with Roscommon in Croke Park (4pm) Kiernan McGeeney and his management have included Paddy Burns for the first time since their Ulster semi-final win over Down. He takes over from Ciaran Higgins who drops out of the 26. The Orchard County have […]
AFTER another weekend of action across all codes, here is our latest Gaelic Life Team of the Week. Derry were the headline act with their penalty drama to see off Mayo while their minors beat Kerry earlier in the day Armagh minors put in a brilliance performance to see off Mayo to book a place […]
By Michael McMullan DERRY and Armagh will meet in the Electric Ireland All-Ireland minor final later this month, a third meeting of the counties this season. The Oakleafers were comfortable winners over Armagh in the group stages with the Orchard County bouncing back to push them to the pin of their collar in the Ulster […]
By Michael McMullan THE race to get hands on the Sam Maguire Cup will heat up this weekend after Monday morning’s quarter-final draw. All three Ulster teams have been kept apart with champions Dublin up against Galway in the last eight. There is a repeat of last year’s semi-final of Derry and Kerry while Ulster […]
