By Niall Gartland TWO years ago Áine McGill played her part in a memorable All-Ireland Intermediate triumph for the Derry camogs, but she’s yet to get her hands on a provincial medal with the county. That’s the prize on offer this Sunday as Derry attempt to avenge last year’s Ulster Senior Championship final defeat to […]
Four out of five coaches across the grades and codes are male. We find out more about the paucity of female coaches. By Niall Gartland WHEN former Antrim ladies boss Emma Kelly took our call last Friday afternoon, she was en route to taking a one-off training session at her native Desertmartin. Kelly is very […]
by Daragh Ó Conchúir at FBD Semple Stadium Derry boss, Eamon Melaugh felt it was part of a learning curve for his own young squad of players, with nerves a factor in how they started the game. He has had to plan without supremely talented and experienced performers such as Áine Barton and Bríd Rogers […]
Rachel McAllister is one of a dozen players from the 2023 Derry All-Ireland winning team searching for league silver this weekend. Michael McMullan went to meet her. IT’S one of those evenings made for sport. Sun. The picturesque Owenbeg skyline. The clock has changed. There is a final on the horizon. Majestic. Rachel McAllister’s smile […]
Niall Gartland runs the rule over the prospects of the province’s camogie teams Antrim Managers: Carl McCormick and Martin Coulter Captain: Amy Boyle Advertisement ANTRIM’s confidence will be sky-high heading into their forthcoming championship campaigns after winning the Division 1B title last weekend. The Saffrons clinched the title – and promotion to the top-tier Division […]
WHAT a weekend it was with the leagues coming to a conclusion and championship action picking up. We had scores and incidents bursting from games across the land. Here is our selection from games involving Ulster teams. 1 RORY BEGGAN Monaghan It seems only a matter of time until he ends up moving into double […]
Nicole McAtamney has eyes on Antrim’s league final this weekend. A wife and mother of two, she balances training with a hectic life but always finds time for camogie. Michael McMullan went to meet her… WHEN Nicole McAtamney runs out at Abbottstown on Saturday it’s all about camogie. The next ball. Staying unbeaten. A quest […]
By Daragh Ó Conchúir THURSDAY is her first day back at work after taking a week and a half off to get married but Niamh Mallon is agreeable to a quick chat from a Galway coffee shop beforehand to discuss a range of endeavours, personal and professional. There aren’t too many vacancies in the Mallon […]
By Michael McMullan ANTRIM’S trip to Ennis on Saturday is a dead rubber with both teams set to meet in the league final the following week but there is excitement hanging from Caoimhe McNaughton’s every word. At primary school she was involved in all sorts. Golf. Netball. Camogie. Irish Dancing. She couldn’t get enough. When […]
By Michael McMullan DERRY face into this weekend’s trip to Meath knowing a spot in the league final is in their own hands. After an opening round win over Carlow, the Oakleafers were beaten by Offaly before bouncing back with victory over Armagh. Lauren McKenna was the star two years ago across their drawn and […]
