JACK MADDEN: The long goodbye


“Maybe you’re the same as me, We see things they’ll never see. You and I are gonna live forever.” ABOVE are words that expel power. A vocal diffusion of greatness, that has its origins between the ears. “Achieve” is only the second step on the manual. Noel Gallagher waited a full two years between writing […]


Malone praises the Farney Army ahead of All-Ireland showdown


SUNDAY’S All-Ireland Minor final is obviously of seismic significance for both teams, but for Dermot Malone’s Monaghan side it’s a very historic occasion indeed. It’s the second time in the county’s history that they’ve reached an All-Ireland Minor Championship final and the first in living memory (their only other appearance was a two-point defeat to […]


All-Ireland semi-final details announced


By Michael McMullan THE GAA have finalised the semi-final details of this year’s All-Ireland SFC series. Champions Kerry will take on Derry on Sunday, July 16 at 4pm, a game which will be preceded by the All-Ireland JFC final. Dublin’s game with Monaghan take place the previous day, Saturday, July 15 (5.30pm) with the Tailteann […]


Armagh to host All-Ireland minor final


By Michael McMullan ARMAGH’S BOX-IT Athletic Grounds will host next month’s all-Ulster clash of Derry and Monaghan in the All-Ireland minor final. It follows on from last season’s all-Connacht final between Galway and Mayo being hosted in Roscommon’s Dr Hyde Park. It will be the fourth time the counties have met at minor level this […]


All-Ireland quarter-final draws


By Michael McMullan THE draws for this weekend’s All-Ireland SFC quarter-finals has been made as the race for Sam Maguire hots up even more. There will a repeat of the 2021 final with champions Kerry set to face Tyrone. Armagh and Monaghan are set for an all-Ulster derby with Ulster champions Derry out against Cork […]