THE Dublin empire has fallen, replaced by a democracy of flawed challengers. Tyrone came out of the blue to win it last year. When they did, it was so mentally overwhelming for them that they were unable to recover in time to defend their title. They were a ghost team this season, walloped by Derry […]
One step from Croke Park date
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
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 […]
KEVIN CASSIDY: Then there were two
KERRY and Galway will contest the 2022 All-Ireland Senior Football final and I suppose no one can really argue that they deserve to be there. This fixture takes me back to the days when I started to take football seriously as a young lad, watching these two teams contesting All-Ireland finals against each other. When you […]
GAA receive fault report from Hawk-Eye
By Michael McMullan THE GAA have confirmed that a full report into the issues relating to problems with the score detection technology in use in Croke Park last weekend has been received from Hawk-Eye. It made the headlines after Derry had a Conor Glass effort ruled out, with “Nil” appearing after the Croke Park big […]
Derry boss rues not making the most from early dominance
By Michael McMullan DERRY manager Rory Gallagher conceded that his side were beaten by a better team, but rues not making use of the spell of dominance that saw them go three points clear after 12 minutes. Points from Brendan Rogers (2) and Niall Loughlin had the Ulster champions in control, but Galway were level […]
A tough day at headquarters for Derry as they are closed out by Galway
All-Ireland SFC semi-final Galway 2-8 Derry 1-6 By Michael McMullan DERRY’S hopes of a third All-Ireland final appearance were torn apart at the hands of Galway on Saturday evening in Croke Park. Advertisement A late Lachlan Murray goal put a gloss on a tough day the office for the Ulster champions who found their potent […]
Derry champions Glen in fine form
By Shaun Casey GLEN have been in fine form so far this season as the league campaign nears its conclusion, winning ten of their 12 outings to sit at the top of the table. Following last year’s heroics, there’s clearly no hangover after winning their first ever championship insists selector Johnny Bradley. “We’re ultimately pleased […]
Derry v Galway – who will win the tactical battle?
Compiled by Michael McMullan THE STORY SO FAR Derry SINCE their hammering in the League to Galway, Derry upped the ante and everything they’ve touched has turned to gold. Advertisement Missing out on promotion was a bitter pill to swallow, but they spent their five post-League weeks wisely. Training was ramped up and their margin […]
Rory Gallagher – you’ve gotta roll with it
He cuts an animated figure on the sideline, but Rory Gallagher is calm ahead of the All-Ireland semi-final. Katrina Brennan reports… “You gotta roll with it, you gotta take your time, you gotta say what you say, don’t let anybody get in your way.” The famous Oasis lyrics sprung to mind when I asked Rory […]