McGourty ‘thrilled’ at Fermanagh getting over the line


By Katrina Brennan IN his first season in charge, CJ McGourty has helped Fermanagh deliver silverware on the Croke Park stage. From the outset, that was McGourty’s number one priority and when the hooter sounded on Sunday afternoon, no one looked happier than him as he jumped and punched the air with delight. “(An) unbelievable […]


On the box


HERE is where to watch this weekend’s Gaelic Games action. SATURDAY TG4 10.10am GAA 2024 Highlights of the weekend’s best GAA action including the All-Ireland Football Final. TG4 6.15pm Cuimhní Órga Spóirt A look back at Cork v Monaghan in the 2013 TG4 All Ireland Senior Ladies Football Final from Croke Park. Advertisement TG4 8pm […]


‘It’s going to be an enjoyable two weeks’ – Mogan


BY RYAN FERRY IT’S a measure of Peadar Mogan’s maturity that he was able to stay grounded after Donegal’s quarter-final win over Louth on Sunday. Mogan delivered one of his best ever displays in the green and gold jersey. The St Naul’s man was simply awesome as he repeatedly charged up the field. Advertisement It […]


Donnelly out to avoid final day drama


By Katrina Brennan FERMANAGH will make the 70-odd mile trip to Ardee this Saturday to take on Louth as the Division Two relegation battle really heats up. Ger Brennan’s side are hot on Fermanagh’s heels, a point and a position behind in seventh spot. If Fermanagh can get a win and the two points on […]


Steve Williams: Keeping up with change


Steve Williams is the man who discovered and harnessed the talent of Rory Beggan. The former soccer goalkeeper was also part of Glen’s All-Ireland success story. He chatted with Michael McMullan… ABERYSTWYTH is not exactly a GAA stronghold. A native Welsh twang still hugs Steve Williams’ every word. But that’s as far as it goes. […]


Louth the only game on McGeeney’s radar


By Michael McMullan HOSTING Louth in the opening round of the NFL is only show in town for his side insists Armagh manager Kieran McGeeney. Speaking after their Dr McKenna Cup win over Tyrone, the former All-Ireland winning skipper didn’t delve into the importance of promotion. The Orchard County were relegated from the top flight […]


McCartan on board in new Louth management team


By Michael McMullan FORMER Down star and manager James McCartan is back in inter-county management as part of Ger Brennan’s ticket with Louth. Former Dublin star Brennan, currently the GAA Executive with UCD, was ratified to take over as Mickey Harte as the Wee County’s senior football manager on Monday night, two weeks after Harte […]


IN FOCUS: Mickey Harte’s reputation continues to grow


By Shaun Casey MICKEY Harte is always one step ahead. Always planning, always prepping, always thinking outside the box. In last Sunday’s Leinster semi-final win over Offaly, sending Louth through to their first decider since 2010, Harte threw a curveball into the starting team. Just over two weeks ago, Dylan McKeown wasn’t even training with […]