WITH the inter-county scene behind us, Niall Gartland takes a glance at the club scene across all nine counties… Antrim Football: The football championships are up and running in the Saffron County with holders Creggan and Lamh Dhearg playing out an enthralling draw a week ago. They were the first county in Ulster to commence […]
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 […]
Monaghan got the extra mile to land minor All-Ireland title
ZuCar All Ireland Minor ‘B’ Championship Final Monaghan 7-16 Longford 2-19 By Deniese O’Flaherty ULRIKA McMahon was the super-sub for Monaghan as she scored 2-2 in extra-time to help secure the ZuCar All-Ireland Minor B title with a stunning win over Longford. For the second game in a row, Monaghan came from seven points down, […]
Survivors Aughnamullen still have work to do
By Kieran Lynch AUGHNAMULLEN survived relegation from the Senior League in their first year back in the top-flight in 26 years, but manager Gabriel Bannigan says that there is still more work to do. Bannigan previously spoke to Gaelic Life earlier in the year, when things were looking bleak for his side, but after losing […]
Former Farney star hails the blossoming ladies football scene
By Michael McMullan FORMER Monaghan ladies’ star Brenda McAnespie says the level of preparation has gone to a “completely different level” but is enthused by the progress of the game. In a feature interview for Gaelic Life, to mark 25 years of Monaghan’s back to back All-Ireland senior titles, McAnespie spoke about how their rivals […]
The Man in the Middle
Corduff whistler Pat McEnaney has seen it all and done it all. He talks to Shaun Casey about an eventful officiating career. PAT McEnaney was the man in the middle the last time Kerry and Galway clashed on All-Ireland final day and this Sunday Ulster will once again be represented as the two great counties […]
McEnaney: VAR ‘will come to GAA’
By Shaun Casey FORMER inter-county referee Pat McEnaney believes that the GAA will introduce VAR (Video Assistance Referee) technology “within the next ten years.” The Corduff clubman points to the number of rule changes that have been added to Gaelic Games in the past two decades and believes the introduction of VAR is the next […]
McConville Monaghan’s main managerial target
MONAGHAN remain on the hunt for a new senior football manager and the Gaelic Life understands that Oisin McConville is the main target. The 2002 All-Ireland winner is currently in charge of Inniskeen while he is also the joint manager of the Armagh u-20s along with former teammate Barry O’Hagan. It is understood that the […]
Down player Ryan Magill lifts the lid on his teammates
IN the latest of our Teammates features, we caught up with Down’s Ryan Magill. Age: 19. Teams played for: Burren and Down. Which team mate has been the most inspirational and why? Kevin McKernan, his longevity at the top and small tips help me to improve. Advertisement Who’s the best team mate to train with […]
McEnaney steps down as Monaghan manager
MONAGHAN are on the hunt for a new manager following the breaking news that Seamus McEnaney has stepped down after two seasons in charge. It was McEnaney’s second stint in charge of his native county, and his main achievement over the last two seasons was maintaining their cherished Division One status. They also won this […]