It’s do-or-die time for the Down hurlers


By Shaun Casey THINGS are fairly simple for Down this weekend as they head south to take on Kildare. Win, and they remain in the Joe McDonagh Cup for another season but lose, and they’re guaranteed relegation. A draw won’t do for Ronan Sheehan’s men has the Lilywhites have the upper hand in terms of […]


Tyrone squad are brimming with confidence, says Rafferty


By Niall Gartland TYRONE supporters were treated to a quite magnificent game of hurling in Sunday’s Christy Ring Cup opener against Derry, and Eire Óg clubman Dean Rafferty hopes that it’ll encourage at least some of the enthralled onlookers to attend their round two clash against Mayo in Castlebar this Saturday. The match was played […]


CJ: “That was for Damian”


By Alan Rodgers ALL the momentum gained from their marvellous first-day victory at the weekend will be carried forward by the Tyrone hurlers when they make the long trip to Wicklow for their second clash this weekend. There was no doubting the satisfaction of both the players and management thanks to the big win over […]