By Barry O’Donnell AS he approaches the twilight of his playing career, Gareth Devlin could have been forgiven for thinking that another crack at Croke Park may have passed him by. The 35 year old enjoyed a couple of memorable appearances there as a minor back in 2004 when he starred in the forward line […]
Lowe: Stewartstown are living the dream
By Niall Gartland IT’S been a special few months for Stewartstown and their ace attacker Dan Lowe hopes they can take things to another level by booking their spot in Croke Park for All-Ireland final day. Standing in their way of a place in the final are Galway opponents Clifden, whom they face on Saturday […]
Stewartstown are ready to take flight
By Niall Gartland THEIR dramatic Ulster Junior Championship victory over Drumlane will never be forgotten, but Stewartstown captain Mark Rooney says they’ve knuckled down for their big away trip to Glasgow Gaels. It’s the All-Ireland Junior Championship quarter-final – also known as the Twinning Cup final – and Stewartstown, yet to suffer a single defeat […]
Stewartstown land Ulster title after shootout drama
2022 Ulster Club JFC Final Stewartstown 1-12 Drumlane 0-15 AET Stewartstown win 5-4 on penalties By Michael McMullan STEWARTSTOWN were crowned Ulster junior champions on Saturday in Clones after a dramatic sudden death penalty shootout win over Drumlane. It was a second Ulster title after their 2004 success took them to an All-Ireland final where […]
Stewartstown stopper ready for final
By Michael McMullan WHEN Stewartstown conquered Ulster in 2004, Greg Kelly was a 16-year-old goalkeeping understudy to Jonny Campbell, but he’s the man between the posts this weekend. The Harps take on Cavan champions Drumlane aiming to become the first Tyrone winner since Rock took the Paul Kerr Cup home in 2016. “It’s a brilliant […]
Stewartstown feet remain firmly on the ground
By Damien Donnelly STEWARTSTOWN are keeping collective feet firmly on the ground following a clear-cut Ulster Junior Club Championship quarter-final win by channelling their focus on the upcoming last-four clash with Donegal representatives Letterkenny Gaels at Owenbeg. An impressive first round victory (2-20 to 0-5) over Teconnaught of Down in Newry was pleasing to joint-managers Blake Smyth […]