Emmet’s begin title defence


By Michael McMullan DERRY and Ulster senior hurling champions Sleacht Néill begin the defence of their titles when the club championship swings into action on Friday night. Michael McShane’s side, bidding to keep their hands on the Fr Collins Cup for a tenth season in succession, travel to Na Magha (7.30pm). They will have to […]


Tributes made to Collie McGurk – the “bravest” Lavey man of all time


By Michael McMullan LAVEY Chairman Paddy Chivers has paid tribute to All-Ireland winner Colm McGurk who passed away on Tuesday. “Pound for pound he was probably the bravest Lavey man of all time,” was the comment from Chivers, leading the tribute on the club’s social media pages. “Erin’s Own Lavey are deeply saddened to learn […]


Former Antrim star Liam Watson goes into management


By Michael McMullan FORMER Loughgiel and Antrim star Liam Watson will go into hurling management next season. Watson, who scored 3-7 for Loughgiel in the 2012 All-Ireland Club Final win over Coolderry, will take over at Derry club Lavey. His last championship outing for Loughgiel saw him bag 1-3 in their 2020 defeat to Dunloy […]