By Niall Gartland TRANSITION can be a scary word but new Monaghan boss Darren Greenan knows first-hand that there’s plenty of talent in the current senior set-up, even if it may take some time to manifest itself. The first game of his tenure ended in defeat as they fell to a narrow 1-6 to 0-5 […]
Hard work is Armagh ladies’ key ingredient
By Shaun Casey PLAYING against the top teams in Ireland and measuring yourself against them is where Armagh want to be said their manager Greg McGonigle, whose side opened their account with a five-point win over Waterford last weekend. Two goals inside 60 seconds from Aimee Mackin and Aoife McCoy helped Armagh hold their Munster opponents […]
Ulster sides back in action after mixed opening weekend
By Shaun Casey TYRONE and Donegal picked up opening day wins in Division Two as Monaghan and Cavan suffered first round defeats in a mixed weekend for Ulster sides. Youngster Emma Conroy and Maria Canavan slotted home three-points as the Red Hands saw off Westmeath. Sean O’Kane’s side will once again enjoy the comforts of home […]
This weekend’s LGFA league fixtures
HERE is a look at this weekend’s games across the Ladies NFL, starting with the televised clash of Mayo and Galway on Saturday. All games 2pm unless stated Saturday Lidl NFL Division 1 Galway v Mayo; Duggan Park, Ballinasloe, 3.15pm – Live on TG4 Advertisement Sunday Lidl NFL Division 1 Cork v Armagh; Páirc […]
Derry paired with Antrim on their return to senior camogie
INTERMEDIATE champions Derry have been paired with Ulster rivals Antrim this years Glen Dimplex All Ireland Senior Camogie Championship. The championships will commence on Saturday, May 25 and will culminate in the Glen Dimplex All-Ireland Premier Junior, Intermediate and Senior Championships in Croke Park on Sunday, August 11. The Senior Championship will see Cork look […]
Winning start for Armagh
Lidl NFL Division 1 Armagh 2-8 Waterford 2-3 By Shaun Casey ARMAGH opened their Lidl NFL Division 1 campaign with a victory over Waterford at a wet and windy Crossmaglen. Advertisement A strong first half performance was the difference for the Orchard County, as both teams only scored twice after the turnaround. Both sides rattled […]
Clerkin: “We have a long-standing rivalry with Tyrone”
Emma Clerkin looks at the teams she’s faced…. Name: Emma Clerkin. Age: 25. Teams played for: Monaghan Harps, Monaghan ladies, Coláiste Oiriall and Trinity College Dublin. Advertisement Who are your main rivals? Killeevan with club, Monaghan and Tyrone is a long standing rivalry with county. Which opposition ground do you like playing on and why? […]
A look ahead to this weekend’s Ladies NFL games
Compiled by Jackie Cahill THE clash between Dublin and Kerry will kick-start Division 1 of the 2024 Lidl National Leagues on Saturday at Parnell Park (5.15pm). Dublin, the reigning TG4 All-Ireland Champions, have home advantage for the visit of Kerry, who captured the Lidl NFL Division 1 crown last year. It’s also a repeat of […]
Ladies NFL fixtures
AFTER the start to Division Four last weekend, there will be a full round of Ladies NFL games on this weekend. Derry travel to Limerick on Saturday while the showdown of Dublin and Kerry will be televised live from Parnell Park. All games 2pm unless stated Saturday. January 20 Advertisement Lidl NFL Division 1 […]
Mixed fortunes for Ulster teams on the opening weekend of league action
Compiled by John Fallon THERE were victories for Leitrim, Fermanagh and Carlow on Sunday as the 2024 Lidl Ladies National Football League got underway with a full set of fixtures in Division 4. At the home of Feohanagh/Castlemahon GAA in Limerick, meanwhile, the points were shared as the hosts and visitors Wicklow finished level at […]