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
Catherine McGourty asks why there aren’t more female inter-county managers
July 2, 2022
I BEGAN my camogie career playing with Down in 1999. As a 15 year-old, I was absolutely delighted to get that phone call from the then manager Bernie McNally and jumped at the opportunity to play with players like Mairin McAleenan, Deirdre Savage, Pauline Green and Jennifer Branniff to name but a few. For those […]
All-Ireland glory for Swatragh
July 2, 2022
By Michael McMullan IT was a magical weekend for the young camogs of Swatragh who took the Féile All-Ireland title home to a community who back them every step of the way. The Davitt’s are one of Derry’s superpowers, winning an unprecedented 19 senior titles in success along with a three-in-row in Ulster in during […]
Derry skipper backs merged approach
March 17, 2022
By Michael McMullan DERRY senior camogie captain Shannon O’Doherty is fully behind any approach to merge the Camogie and Ladies Football Association with the mainstream GAA. In an interview for Gaelic Life, the Swatragh player feels Derry are making progress under new manager Martin Coulter and points to the support of new county chairperson Paddy […]