By Michael McMullan ANTRIM star Maeve Kelly will have her knee assessed later this week after sustaining an injury in Ballycastle’s defeat at the hands of champions Loughgiel on Saturday. Kelly, who won an All-Ireland Intermediate title with the Saffrons last year, missed this year’s campaign with a broken bone in her foot. She notched […]
Tyrone’s goal-scoring hero Sally McCann reflects on poignant triumph
August 11, 2022
By Alan Rodgers ONE moment in time transformed the prospects for the Tyrone camogs as they turned an imminent defeat into the kind of victory which has the potential to catapult the sport to new heights. It was that second of brilliance right at the end which made the difference in sealing the 3-10 to […]
Cosgrove shoots Antrim to All-Ireland glory
August 7, 2022
Glen Dimplex All-Ireland Premier Junior Camogie Final Antrim 5-5 Armagh 0-14 THE old adage of “goals wins games” was true in Croke Park today as Dervla Cosgrove shot Antrim to All-Ireland glory The Saffron ace hit three in 84 first-half seconds, and three saves from Áine Graham were among the more notable events as Antrim […]
Antrim ‘seconds’ have already proved their worth ahead of All-Ireland final
August 4, 2022
By Niall Gartland THERE was some initial scepticism about the necessity of fielding a ‘Junior’ camogie team in Antrim, but the proof is in the pudding and in their first year they’re on the brink of All-Ireland glory at Croke Park. Brian Kearney (joint-manager of the team alongside Mark ‘Duck’ McFadden) said the development of […]
Omagh take Tyrone camogie to task
July 29, 2022
By Niall Gartland OMAGH St Enda’s have issued a hard-hitting statement lambasting the Tyrone Camogie board for their “refusal” to refix their Bridie McMenamin Post Primary Championship final against Naomh Treasa of Dungannon. Tyrone camogie’s decision to award the title to Naomh Treasa by default has earned the ire of the St Enda’s club, whose […]
CATHERINE MCGOURTY: The advantages of playing at home
July 29, 2022
1930 – Uruguay, 1934 – Italy, 1966 – England, 1974 – West Germany, 1978 – Argentina, 1998 – France. I think anyone reading this piece that is interested in sport will recognise that the years identified are World Cup years and the winners from the competition in that year. What I also find interesting is […]
Officials announced for All-Ireland camogie finals
July 29, 2022
TIPPERARY official Mike Ryan will take charge of the all-Ulster clash of Aramgh and Antrim in Sunday week’s All-Ireland Premier Junior All-Ireland Camogie final. The Nenagh man was in the middle at this level two years ago and was the referee for the Munster Club Senior ginal earlier this year. Cavan officials Philip McDonald and […]
One step from Croke Park date
July 22, 2022
All-Ireland Intermediate Camogie Championship semi-final Derry v Cork Sunday, UMPC Nowlan Park, 4pm By Kieran Lynch DERRY are just one win away from contesting this year’s All-Ireland Intermediate final in Croke Park, and midfielder Caoimhe Glass is hoping that they can play to their full potential against Cork this Sunday to reach the Promised Land. […]
Ulster teams on the All-Ireland trail this weekend
July 18, 2022
By Michael McMullan THERE is an Ulster focus this weekend as the All-Ireland Camogie Championship continues. Derry have been drawn to play Cork as they bid for a first intermediate title since their 2012 replay win over Galway. Armagh, Antrim and Cavan are all in the last four of the junior competition. Advertisement All-Ireland Premier […]
Armagh Camogie sign new deal with McKeever Teamwear
July 13, 2022
Armagh Camogie have signed a new deal with Armagh based sportswear manufacturer McKeever Sports to become the official on-field and off-field kit supp