By Michael McMullan DERRY manager Mickey Harte said his players are “in a bubble” and haven’t been affected by the criticism directed at the camp. Speaking after the Oakleafers’ dramatic penalty shootout win over Mayo on Saturday in Castlebar, Harte also accepted their fate of playing three championship games in two weeks after not finishing […]
Walsh: Resilient Antrim keen to go one step further
June 22, 2024
By Shaun Casey THIS time last season, Eunan Walsh watched on from the stands as Antrim lost to Meath in the Tailteann Cup semi-final by two points having opted out of the panel for a year. But fast-forward 12 months and the Aghagallon man is looking forward to lining out in Croke Park on Sunday. The Saffrons […]
Down aiming for better Croke Park outing
June 22, 2024
By Michael McMullan DOWN manager Conor Laverty feels his side are made for the open spaces of Croke Park but is hoping they do themselves justice on Sunday. Last year’s beaten finalists face Sligo in the second half of a Tailteann Cup semi-final double header that includes Antrim’s clash with Laois. Headquarters hasn’t been a […]
Derry team named ahead of Christy Ring clash
May 31, 2024
By Michael McMullan DERRY have named their side ahead of Sunday’s Christy Ring Cup final showdown with Kildare in Croke Park (2.15pm) Mark Craig and Niall Farren return from the side that saw off Sligo in their final game of the group stages. Swatragh duo James Friel and Sean Francis Quinn miss out, with the […]
Brown hails growth of ladies game
May 2, 2024
By Michael McMullan ANTRIM captain Ciara Brown is enthused by the growth of ladies football in the Saffron County. Back in her own playing days at underage, it was the same seven clubs vying for titles every year with players ending up marking the same opponents year one year. “Every time you go out to […]
A day to remember for Armagh in Croke Park
April 7, 2024
Lidl National Football League Division 1 final Armagh 2-12 Kerry 2-9 By Daire Walsh AIMEE Mackin and Kelly Mallon combined for 1-9 at Croke Park on Sunday as Armagh got the better of defending champions Kerry to claim the Lidl National Football League Division 1 title for the very first time. Advertisement Having lost out by three […]
KEVIN CASSIDY: Setting down a marker
April 4, 2024
DO away with the league finals they said. Nobody wants them they said. There is no room in the calendar they said. Well, anyone who was of that opinion before last weekend’s games will certainly have changed their tune on Monday morning. What we witnessed in Croke Park is everything that is good about our […]
Glass: Teams must meet Dubs head on
April 4, 2024
By Michael McMullan DERRY captain Conor Glass believes teams must go “head-to-head” with Dublin as opposed to any cautious approach of sitting back. Speaking after Sunday’s dramatic penalty shootout win over the All-Ireland champions secured a first league title since 2008, Glass commented about the enjoyable nature of the blockbuster. In a week when former […]
Ulster players figure heavily on the latest GAA team of the week
April 2, 2024
AFTER a weekend of action in Croke Park, 10 players have been named on the GAA’s football 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 […]
Derry v Dublin preview: A marker for summer
March 30, 2024
NFL Division One final Derry v Dublin Sunday, Croke Park, 4pm By Michael McMullan FROM the moment Derry decided to make seven changes to their team ahead of the Dubs’ visit to Celtic Park the interest in a potential rematch in the final ramped up. Now it’s here, when you delve through the noise of […]