MONAGHAN will be aiming to ambush Tyrone along the old track bed of the Enniskillen -Clones railway line at Smithboro on Sunday in the semi-final of the Ulster Ladies Intermediate Championship (throw-in 2pm). While the Red Hands eased to a comfortable 3-12 to 2-8 victory in the league meeting back in February they are expecting […]
Laura Garland out to help Monaghan back to the top table
Lauren Garland has been no stranger to life in the fast lane and hopes to help Monaghan in the hunt for silverware. Daire Walsh writes… AFTER recently retaining their Lidl National Football League Division 2 status, Lauren Garland and the Monaghan footballers now have a couple of more targets in their sights for 2024. […]
A glance ahead to a weekend of ladies championship action
Compiled by Jackie Cahill THERE’S action in all four provinces in the TG4 provincial championships over the coming weekend. At senior level, the round-robin series in Leinster and Munster concludes, with Dublin and Meath, who have already qualified for the Leinster final, meeting at Parnell Park on Sunday in a dress rehearsal ahead of their […]
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 […]
Breffni battle provides last test before Croker date for Tyrone
TYRONE Ladies wrap up their NFL Division Two campaign at Redhills against Cavan on Sunday with a place in the final long since secured. Manager Sean O’Kane has plenty of selection headaches as players stick their hands up for next month’s meeting with Kildare at Croke Park on April 7. Those two sides played out […]
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 […]