Bell hails the winning Ballinderry formula


By Michael McMullan BALLINDERRY manager Jarlath Bell said winning Ulster was “believable” and highlighted the important of hanging tough along the way. They had tight battles with Banagher and Faughanvale – after a replay – to win the Derry title. Carrickcruppen took them to a point before Niall O’Donnell’s goal kicked them clear. Against Derrylaughan, […]


Bell is expecting a ding-dong battle in decider


By Michael McMullan BALLINDERRY’S season is all about the now for manager Jarlath Bell as they prepare for Sunday’s Intermediate showdown with Faughanvale at Cetlic Park. The Shamrocks were relegated from the senior ranks last year after consistently being at the cutting edge of the Derry scene. Bell, who was Player of the Match after curbing […]


Banagher rematch for the Shamrocks


By Michael McMullan IT took late points from Charlie Crozier and Ruairi Forbes for Ballinderry to edge out Banagher in the group stages. Ballinderry coach Davy Harte admits the Shamrocks had put plenty into that game knowing top spot in the group rested on it. The sides meet on Sunday (Owenbeg, 2pm) with the prize […]


Tullysaran delighted to get over first hurdle


By Shaun Casey TULLYSARAN qualified for the quarter-finals of the Intermediate Championship with a nine-point win over Crossmaglen IIs. While the scoreboard may suggest an easy day at the office, it was far from straightforward for the O’Connell’s men. One of their most experienced campaigners, Adrian Conlon, who lined out at full-back last Friday evening, […]