Henderson happy to create history as Clann Éireann go back-to-back


By Shaun Casey FOR the second year in a row, and for the second time in their history, Clann Éireann climbed to the top of the mountain and claimed the Ulster Senior Championship title, captained by ace attacker Niamh Henderson. Henderson created history last year along with her teammates, becoming the first Clann Éireann player […]


McGourty hoping for another fast start against Oakleafers


By Jonathan Hogan THIS Sunday the spotlight falls on Donagh as the triumphant Fermanagh ladies, fresh from their Ulster Junior victory, step back onto the field to face Derry once again. CJ McGourty was a keen observer in Ballymaguigan this past weekend as the Oakleaf County rebounded from their provincial final loss by impressively overcoming […]


Ulster sides chasing perfect start in ladies championships


By Niall McCoy DOWN’S season has been a superb one to date with promotion from Division Three and an Ulster Intermediate title bagged, and they’ll be hoping to carry that form into the All-Ireland series as they travel to Redhills on Sunday for their Intermediate opener against Cavan. Caoibhe Sloan and Peter Lynch’s side are […]


A day to remember for Armagh in Croke Park


Lidl National Football League Division 1 final Armagh 2-12 Kerry 2-9  By Daire Walsh AIMEE Mackin and Kelly Mallon combined for 1-9 at Croke Park on Sunday as Armagh got the better of defending champions Kerry to claim the Lidl National Football League Division 1 title for the very first time. Advertisement Having lost out by three […]


Armagh clinch final spot


Lidl National League Division 1 Armagh 2-9  Mayo 2-8 By Brian Gillespie ARMAGH have reached their first ever Lidl National League Division 1 final after holding off a Mayo revival at James Stephens Park in Ballina. Advertisement It took a late free from sharp-shooter Aimee Mackin to seal victory on a 2-9 to 2-8 scoreline […]


McCoy helps Armagh net victory over Laois


TG4 All-Ireland Senior Championship Armagh 3-12 Laois 2-8 By Andrew Egan ARMAGH have had Laois’ number in league and championship lately, and they continued their dominance over the O’Moore County again in this TG4 All-Ireland Senior Championship opener. Advertisement The Orchard County defeated Laois in an entertaining match to claim the Lidl NFL Division 2 […]


The 2023 wish list – four main issues the GAA need to consider next year


By Michael McMullan Proper hurling review FOOTBALL is more popular than hurling simply because there are more people playing it. More clubs mean more fans and sets of eyes watching games on any given weekend. I know people who don’t even entertain it as a GAA sport and some see it as a distraction. This […]


Moneyglass must sharpen attacking edge insists Prenter


By Michael McMullan MONEYGLASS must be clinical in front of goal when they take on Down champions Bredagh this weekend insists ace forward Órlaith Prenter. The Saffron star kicked 0-16 as Moneyglass saw off St Paul’s to retain their Antrim senior title, but insists it wasn’t her best performance. It capped off another fine season […]