By Michael McMullan THERE is an excitement in Ryan O’Neill’s voice but the words are well chosen. It’s not long before you realise why he is the Ballinderry vice-captain. A level head. Just a year or two too young for the Shamrocks’ glory days, his first season in the squad was their 2014 senior final defeat. […]
By Michael McMullan DERRYLAUGHAN manager Kevin Niblock is aware of two key points ahead of Sunday’s Ulster semi-final showdown with Ballinderry. The former St Gall’s and Antrim star knows the Shamrocks possess quality. Secondly, he is content his Derrylaughan side’s underbelly is a tough one. The Kevin Barrys clawed back from seven points down against […]
By Michael McMullan WAS playing easier than management? Ballinderry boss Jarlath Bell’s answer is as short as it’s instant. Absolutely. It’s Tuesday. Carrickcruppen’s visit to Celtic Park is days away and Ballinderry still can’t fully take it into view after overcoming Faughanvale in the Derry final. There is a matter of a midweek reserve final win […]
By Michael McMullan BALLINDERRY’S season is all about the now for manager Jarlath Bell as they prepare for Sunday’s Intermediate showdown with Faughanvale at Cetlic Park. The Shamrocks were relegated from the senior ranks last year after consistently being at the cutting edge of the Derry scene. Bell, who was Player of the Match after curbing […]
By Michael McMullan IT took late points from Charlie Crozier and Ruairi Forbes for Ballinderry to edge out Banagher in the group stages. Ballinderry coach Davy Harte admits the Shamrocks had put plenty into that game knowing top spot in the group rested on it. The sides meet on Sunday (Owenbeg, 2pm) with the prize […]
By Michael McMullan THREE years ago Áine Bell realised it was now or never for Ballinderry to roll out ladies football across the club. In her playing days, she togged out for nearby Artrea. More recently, players from the parish were playing for Ballymaguigan, Loup, Moortown and Ardboe. With three young daughters coming into the […]
GL placement student Oisín Duddy looks back on how Ulster teams have fared in the All-Ireland SFC club series… 2013: Ballinderry Shamrocks THIS was Ballinderry’s first Ulster title since 2001 thanks to their win against Glenswilly (Donegal) on a scoreline of 1-13 to 2-6. They later played the London champions Kingdom Kerry Gaels in the All-Ireland […]
The race for the Ulster Senior Football Club Championship is hotting up and Shaun Casey takes a look at the last ten winners.. Glen GLEN’S breakthrough has been phenomenal over the past few years, from claiming their first ever county title in Derry to being All-Ireland contenders in a short space of time. Malachy O’Rourke’s […]
GAA presenter Gráinne McElwain will swap championship action for a step into history next week as host of a new Irish language documentary to be screened on RTÉ. The show, which will be broadcast on Thursday 10.15pm on RTÉ1, explores how the GAA across Ireland helped to heal and bridge the bitter divisions created by […]
For four decades, the cream of minor club football spent the Christmas period jostling for top spot in the St Paul’s tournament. Michael McMullan takes a look at its beginning and lasting legacy. BRIAN Coyle always loved minor football. The entertainment on view always appealed to him. The open and free style pushed his buttons. […]
