By Niall Gartland ANTRIM ladies boss Emma Kelly knows that the cat is out of the bag as they gear up for their All-Ireland Intermediate Championship opener against Westmeath on Sunday (2pm – St Loman’s). The Saffrons are riding the crest of a wave following their stunning victory over Tyrone in the Ulster Intermediate Championship […]
Ladies football fixtures announced
June 6, 2023
THE 2023 TG4 All-Ireland Championships get underway on Sunday with five fixtures in the Intermediate grade. There are also All-Ireland u-14 finals down for decision next Saturday. Saturday June 10 All-Ireland U14 Finals Advertisement MacDonagh Park, Nenagh, Co. Tipperary 1.30pm – Clare v Wicklow, Bronze Final 3.30pm – Cork v Mayo, Platinum Final Clan na […]
Niamh Mallon: A sporting life
May 30, 2023
Down camogie star Niamh Mallon explains her involvement in a pioneering App that is benefitting female athletes at every level. Niall Gartland writes… A WEEK ago Niamh Mallon delivered an attacking masterclass in the Ulster Senior Championship final, scoring 10 points in Down’s provincial final triumph against Antrim, and she’s no slouch off the pitch […]
Curran basks in sweetest title of them all
May 29, 2023
By John Fallon DONEGAL’S win over Armagh was the “sweetest trophy” of them all insists manager Maxi Curran. Despite going in as underdogs on the back of a disappointing season, it was Donegal’s day at Owenbeg against Armagh. Donegal finished strongly to deny Orchard County a fourth title in a row with a goal from […]
Donegal crowned Ulster champions once again
May 29, 2023
TG4 ULSTER SENIOR CHAMPIONSHIP FINAL Donegal 1-10 Armagh 0-9 By Frank Craig DONEGAL tore up the formbook in spectacular fashion as they downed reigning champions Armagh in the TG4 Ulster SFC decider at Owenbeg. Advertisement Three weeks ago Shane McCormack’s side enjoyed a comprehensive eight-point championship win over Donegal. However, the playing field was levelled […]
Antrim can make history against Red Hands
May 27, 2023
GIVEN how the group stages of the Ulster Intermediate Championship played out, expect Sunday’s final in Owenbeg between Antrim and Tyrone to go the distance. That’s been the way of it. Three games played – Monaghan were the other side involved – and an average winning margin of three points. The provincial championship has had […]
Atkinson hopeful of brighter days ahead for Monaghan Ladies
May 27, 2023
By Daire Walsh TEN years on from a whirlwind debut campaign in the white and blue of the Farney County, Muireann Atkinson is hopeful that brighter days are on the horizon for Monaghan. Brought onto the panel at the tender age of 16 by then manager Gregory McGonigle, on the back of impressive club form […]
Three Ulster finals down for decision
May 26, 2023
Compiled by Jackie Cahill SATURDAY TG4 Junior Championship Final Down v Fermanagh; Moy Tír na nÓg, 2pm Advertisement THIS Junior Final between Down and Fermanagh promises to be an entertaining affair – and could go either way. Both sides will be among the front-runners for TG4 All-Ireland Junior Championship glory in August – but the opportunity […]
Rising up the ranks: Cara McCrossan’s AFL journey
May 25, 2023
Tyrone native Cara McCrossan lived in Australia for years before trying her hand at Australian Rules football, but it didn’t take long to catch the eye of scouts and now she is about to line out in the premier AFLW leagues. Niall Gartland writes… IRISH men or women trying their hand at Australian Rules Football […]
O’Brien hoping to Erne another journey back to Croker
May 13, 2023
Fermanagh were 3-10 to 1-10 winners over Derry on Friday night in the Ulster Championship. The long game for Aisling O’Brien is getting back to Croke Park and challenging for an All-Ireland. She outlines her ambitions to Daire Walsh… HAVING already done it once before with the Erne County, Aisling O’Brien is hopeful Fermanagh can […]