By Michael McMullan SWATRAGH hurling is continuing to rise but they are at another crossroads as they bid for Ulster glory against Antrim’s Carey Faughs on Saturday. For Sean Martin Quinn, he can see the progress deeper than their results in recent years. Numbers are more plentiful with a greater interest and a relaxed environment. […]
WITH the club championships getting more serious as the weeks pass, we look at some of the players who are putting their hands up with key performances. Here is the latest Gaelic Life team of the week 1 BEN O’KANE Craigbane A couple of magnificent saves proved crucial as they booked an Ulster final spot. […]
By Shaun Casey BREDAGH boss Donal Sheehan already had one eye on the Derry champions, even before the Ulster quarter-finals took place. He had a sneaky suspicion that if his side could see off Burt, then it would be a team hailing from the Oakleaf County facing them in the semis. Admittedly, Sheehan had initially […]
By Michael McMullan SUNDAY’S Ulster Junior Hurling final is Ballinascreen’s third game in 15 days but manager Cathal McDaid is relishing the busy schedule. As soon as the dust settles on the game, it’s time to get a look at what’s coming next. Any niggles and sores need managed. This week was about getting a […]
By Shaun Casey FOLLOWING on from their impressive victory over Middletown the first day out, Castleblayney sharpshooter Niall Garland is hoping his side can continue their winning trend against Antrim champs Carey Faughs on Sunday. Both sides arguably upset the odds in the Ulster quarter-finals, with a late Garland free helping Blayney nip by Middletown […]
By Michael McMullan PAUL McNeill puts the Sleacht Néill hurlers’ consistency down to a sheer desire to win but admits improvements are needed ahead of Saturday’s Ulster semi-final date with reigning champions Cushendall. The vice-captain’s first taste of senior hurling was his addition to the panel for their 2014 replay defeat at the hands of […]
WITH the club championships getting more serious as the weeks pass, we look at some of the players who are putting their hands up with key performances. Here is the latest Gaelic Life team of the week 1 SHANE MCMANUS Crosserlough The former attacker starred in a play-making role, and was on the scoresheet too […]
ERNE Gaels and Ballinderry became the last two county champions over the weekend to complete the Ulster scene across all four codes. There was also a bust weekend of fixtures. Here is how the various draws pan out as the championships heat up. MENS FOOTBALL Advertisement SENIOR PRELIMINARY ROUND – November 2 Errigal Ciaran 0-12 […]
By Shaun Casey REIGNING Ulster champions Cushendall are once again the top dogs in Antrim having braved Storm Ashley on Sunday to squeeze past Dunloy and star man Neil McManus was chuffed to once again get his hands on the Volunteer Cup. McManus top scored on the day with 0-7 and the Ruairí Óg clubmen […]
WE stand on the cusp of another Antrim Senior Championship hurling final and to be honest I think this year’s showing has been fairly disappointing to date. I think we’re at the stage now where it needs a total revamp – some sort of rethink. The big problem this year in Antrim was that one team […]
