FORMER Monaghan minor manager Mark Counihan has been appointed as the new manager of Tyrone club Donaghmore. The Truagh Gaels man has a strong record, track leading the Monaghan minors to the Ulster Championship title in 2019. They made the decider again under his watch in 2020, and he was also a leading contender for […]
Bridging the gap
THERE has been much debate in the GAA over age groups, fixtures, burnout and changes. Michael McMullan got the views of coaches on their key issues. Enda McGinley FORMER Tyrone star and Antrim manager Enda McGinley managed his club Errigal Ciaran to back-to-back minor championships when the age grade was still u-18. He believes the […]
Monaghan ratify minor managers
By Michael McMullan MONAGHAN have appointed a new minor football manager, taking over from Mark Counihan who stepped down after last season. Former Farney star Dermot Malone was ratified on Thursday night after retiring from inter-county football last season. The Castleblaney man will have a backroom team consisting of Paul O’Connor, Joe O-Boyle and Adrian […]
Monaghan appointment hits stumbling block
MASSIVE uncertainty surrounds the appointment of a successor to Monaghan manager Seamus ‘Banty’ McEnaney. The Irish News reported yesterday that former Dublin player Jason Sherlock and current Ballymun Kickham’s manager Brendan Hackett have withdrawn from the process while Mark Counihan, another leading contender, was informed recently that he hasn’t been given the job. It is understood that Counihan […]
Monaghan continue search for ‘Banty’ successor
IT remains to be seen who will be appointed as the successor to Seamus ‘Banty’ McEnaney, who stepped down as Monaghan senior intercounty manager last month. It was reported in various media outlets that Jason Sherlock was expected to be announce as manager a fortnight ago, but Gaelic Life understands that it’s by no means […]
Counihan: Don’t forget about 2020 minors
The Oriel county were preparing for an Ulster Minor semi-final against Fermanagh