By Shaun Casey BALLYBAY convincingly saw off Crossmaglen last weekend, earning their first ever provincial win, and now face another daunting opposition in the form of reigning Ulster and All-Ireland champions Kilcoo. But Monaghan and Ballybay stalwart Ryan Wylie insists that his side won’t be getting carried away as they know the task ahead of […]
AS we prepare to launch the 2022 Gaelic Life Ulster Club All-Stars in association with McKvr Sports take a look back at the 2021 awards. If you’re a business owner who would like to get involved we still have a couple of sponsorship options available. Give Sean or Paul a call on 028 822 43444 […]
By Kieran Lynch KILCOO are Down champions once again. It was anything but easy for the Magpies, as Warrenpoint went with them toe-to-toe, but as Kilcoo always seem to do, they found a way to win. Having led by four midway through the second half, Kilcoo allowed the ’Point to fight their way back to […]
The counties who have fared best in the Ulster Senior Club Football Championship. Armagh clubs (15 titles) THE Orchard County is level with Derry in terms of Ulster Senior Club titles. One big reason for their success in the provincial arena is Crossmaglen, who have won a record-breaking 11 titles. But that’s not all – […]
By Kieran Lynch KILCOO are in search of more history this weekend as they take on Warrenpoint with the opportunity to win a tenth Down title in 11 years. The reigning All-Ireland champions have been a juggernaut within their own county for more than a decade now, but that is not to say that it […]
DOWN SENIOR CHAMPIONSHIP FOOTBALL FINAL Warrenpoint v Kilcoo Sunday, Pairc Esler, 4pm By Shaun Casey Advertisement JUST back from the training ground, the Warrenpoint players assemble in the Whistledown Hotel and join the locals at the club’s ‘Blues Breakfast’ as preparations for the county final continue. The room, like the entire town, is decked out […]
DOWN SENIOR FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP FINAL WARRENPOINT V KILCOO Sunday, Park Esler, 4pm WARRENPOINT are the last team to beat Kilcoo in the Down championship but that was two years ago and Kilcoo are now the All-Ireland champions and will take some beating. Even then, the Magpies exacted their revenge through the backdoor system and went on […]
DOWN SENIOR FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP SEMI FINALS WARRENPOINT V LOUGHINISLAND Sunday, Pairc Esler, 3pm LOUGHINISLAND surprisingly won the last time this two teams met, just three weeks ago and will be out to repeat that performance, Warrenpoint are sure to carry in a lot of motivation and that could see them through. Advertisement Verdict: Warrenpoint […]
By Michael McMullan REIGNING champions Derrygonnelly won’t have their full hand when open the defence of the New York Gold Cup this weekend against Teemore in the new group format. The Harps, who lost to eventual All-Ireland champions Kilcoo in last year’s Ulster final, have five of their squad unavailable for this season. Gary McKenna […]
THERE will be a weekend of action in down both in the front door and in the qualifiers as teams enter the last chance saloon. SENIOR FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND TWO LOUGHINISLAND V WARRENPOINT Friday, Kilcoo, 7.30pm Warrenpoint eased past Saul in the first round, team captain Donagh McAleenan excelling, but they’ll face a much stiffer […]
