By Michael McMullan THE shoots of hope from Derry’s 2020 Ulster Championship defeat to Armagh gave Rory Gallagher the encouragement to drive the county to the new levels that delivered a first Ulster title in 24 years. From the “early training sessions” in the 2020 season, the Derry boss became aware of the swathes of […]
Derry duo weren’t risked against Clare: Gallagher
By Michael McMullan RORY Gallagher insists he will be picking from close to a full squad ahead of Derry’s first All-Ireland semi-final since their 2004 defeat to Kerry. Padraig Cassidy and Oisin McWilliams weren’t risked against Clare and remain in full training ahead of Derry’s Croke Park showdown with Galway. Cassidy, who started all but […]
Armagh edged out in penalty shootout drama
All-Ireland Senior Football Championship quarter-final Armagh 3-18 Galway 2-21 AET Galway win 4-1 on penalties By Michael McMullan Advertisement ARMAGH’S All-Ireland hopes were left in tatters after Sunday’s penalty shoot-out defeat at the hands of Galway in Croke Park. Over 100 minutes of action couldn’t separate the teams, but when Stefan Campbell and Conor Turbitt […]
Derry receive blow ahead of Sunday’s top of the table clash
By Michael McMullan DERRY’S preparations for Sunday’s top of the table clash with Galway have been dealt a blow with a suspension handed out to star forward Shane McGuigan. McGuigan was controversially sent off, for the first time in his career, on a second yellow card, during stoppage time of Sunday’s draw in Roscommon. The […]
Derry edge Antrim as Cavan and Down fall short
It was an Ulster derby clash in the first round of fixtures in Division Four as Antrim hosted Derry in Corrigan Park. Both sides harbour ambitions of promotion and the intensity of the game despite tough conditions proved these credentials. Derry led 0-6 to 0-1 at the break and this lead was extended early in […]
Cavan name team to play Galway in league opener
Mickey Graham has named his Cavan team for Sunday’s Allianz National Football League opener in Salthill against last year’s league runners up, Galway. There are debuts for the Crosserlough duo of Conor Rehill and Pierce Smith for the game that serves as part of a double header with Galway hurlers. The Cavan panel is as […]
John Martin: Sweeping changes will see Clare prevail
THE superlatives were flowing yet again after last weekend’s game
Malone maintaining a sunny disposition
DERMOT Malone started both of Monaghan’s two recent Ulster final triumphs – 2013 and 2015 – but, in terms of importance, he’s reluctant to rank them alongside Saturday’s do-or-die ‘Super Eight’ finale against Galway. The Farney are bidding for their first All-Ireland semi-final berth since 1988 but Malone isn’t feeling unduly pressured ahead of this […]
Hampsey – Tyrone’s primary concern is survival
TYRONE head west to Tuam on Sunday to tackle Galway in their National Football League opener, with defender Padraig Hampsey cautioning against a potential first day ambush. Mickey Harte’s side face a daunting set of early fixtures in Division One with road trips to Galway, Kildare and Monaghan sandwiched in between the blockbuster home tie […]
John Martin: Galway metamorphosis is complete
Hurling columnist John Martin has said that Galway’s transformation from skill to power was confirmed by Sunday’s All-Ireland final win over Waterford