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reported yesterday that former Dublin player Jason Sherlock and current Ballymun Kickham’s manager Brendan Hackett have withdrawn from the process while Mark Counihan, another leading contender, was informed recently that he hasn’t been given the job.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 […]