By Michael McMullan CROKE Park on All-Ireland final day isn’t often a place for reflection. Not the long-term variety. In defeat, it’s less likely. In chewing the fat of a gut-wrenching defeat, it’s often deep in any memory bank. For Ballinderry manager Jarlath Bell, a general story of the Shamrocks’ season can be quickly summated. […]
By Niall Gartland BALLINDERRY’S All-Ireland Intermediate Championship final will belatedly go ahead this Sunday at Croke Park following the tragedy which unfolded in opposition club Crossmolina a fortnight ago. Days before the game was initially scheduled to take place, the desperately sad news emerged that Róisin Cryan – who was engaged to Mayo and Crossmolina footballer Conor Loftus – […]
By Michael McMullan WAS playing easier than management? Ballinderry boss Jarlath Bell’s answer is as short as it’s instant. Absolutely. It’s Tuesday. Carrickcruppen’s visit to Celtic Park is days away and Ballinderry still can’t fully take it into view after overcoming Faughanvale in the Derry final. There is a matter of a midweek reserve final win […]
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 […]
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 […]
