McCoy reflects on historic Orchard County league triumph


By Niall Gartland WINNING a first-ever Division One title was a historic moment for Armagh ladies and one that tees them up nicely for their looming championship campaign, according to Aoife McCoy. The Armagh half-forward was delighted with how things panned out against Kerry in Croke Park last Sunday as they clinched a 2-12 to […]


Ladies NFL finals’ details announced


THE details for the upcoming Ladies NFL  finals have been announced. Ulster duo Tyrone and Armagh are part of Sunday week’s double header in Croke Park. Saturday April 6 – Grant Heating St Brendan’s Park, Birr –Live on Spórt TG4 YouTube Division 4 – Carlow v Limerick; 2pm Division 3 – Clare v Roscommon; 4pm  […]


Antrim determined to control the controllables


By Shaun Casey IT would be easy for Antrim to close their eyes and wish that results will go their way, but manager Emma Kelly insists her side will be doing all within their power to remain in Division Three when they take on Roscommon this weekend. A win may not even be enough, they’ll […]


Redemption for St Ronan’s Lurgan ladies


By Niall Gartland THE ladies of St Ronan’s, Lurgan claimed All-Ireland honours at ‘B’ level last weekend with a 3-7 to 0-10 victory over Galway-based Presentation College, a momentous achievement particularly after the events of last year. Many of the same girls were involved last season as they fell short on All-Ireland final day, but […]


Fermanagh bid to book final spot as another busy weekend beckons


Previews by Jackie Cahill THERE is plenty at stake for Ulster teams this weekend with Fermanagh bidding to book a league final spot. Antrim are in the “must win” category against Roscommon to have any chance to beating the drop. Armagh are set to discover their Lidl National League Division 1 Final opponents. The Orchard […]


Donnelly hoping to guide Armagh to league final


By Shaun Casey ARMAGH have been knocking on the promotion door over the past couple of seasons, but a few marginal defeats in league semi-finals and finals has saw them remain in Division 3A, but the goal of getting out hasn’t changed. They’re back in another semi-final and this time around it’s Roscommon who are […]


Bennett shots Glenties to All-Ireland title


Lidl All-Ireland Senior C Final St. Columba’s Comprehensive School, Glenties 5-8 Dunmore Community School 1-11  By Darren Kelly ST Columba’s Comprehensive School from Glenties became Donegal’s first ever Lidl All-Ireland Senior C Ladies Football champions with a five-star display to beat Dunmore Community School by nine points at Kilcoyne Memorial Park in Tubbercurry. Advertisement Two goals […]


All-Ireland glory for Castleblayney


Lidl All-Ireland Post Primary Schools Senior A final Our Lady’s Secondary School, Castleblayney 1-8  Sacred Heart School, Westport 1-5 By Deniese O’Flaherty OUR Lady’s Secondary School, Castleblayney claimed the Lidl All-Ireland Post Primary Schools Senior A title for the first time with a three point win over Sacred Heart School, Westport in Banagher. Advertisement Trailing […]


Ladies football weekend roundup


By John Fallon ARMAGH made history with a sixth successive win taking them into their first Lidl Division 1 final and centre-back Lauren McConville created her own milestone when she lined out for the Orchard County for the 100th time. And she did it 27 years to the day since her father Jim captained Crossmaglen […]