10 years ago… DAMIAN Barton’s first day in charge of Derry was one to forget as they were hammered by Tyrone, the Red Hands winning 1-18 to 0-10 in the O’Fiaich Cup semi-final in Crossmaglen. Patrick Quinn’s early goal gave Tyrone the perfect start and they were in control from start to finish. Ronan O’Neill […]
Band of brothers: Mullaghbawn’s 1995 story
Mullaghbawn will hold a reunion of their 1995 Armagh and Ulster winning team later this year. For manager Peter McDonnell, it was a victory years in the making. He spoke with Michael McMullan… GROWING UP, Peter McDonnell never understood why his parents said “time flies” in relation to events in the past. Now, 30 years […]
McVerry back with Mullaghbawn
By Shaun Casey FORMER Armagh forward Eugene McVerry will return to club football in the Orchard County following his transfer back to his native club Mullaghbawn. Mullaghbawn have returned to the top tier of Armagh club league football following their promotion from Division 1B last season. Peter McDonnell’s men upset the odds in the opening […]
Former Armagh star Enda McNulty talks about the ingredients of success
By Michael McMullan CALM and collected. You don’t need to be talking to Enda McNulty for too long to get an insight into the building blocks for Armagh’s success. There is no fluff. Every word has a purpose. The sentences are carefully crafted. Communication doesn’t kick the ball over the bar for you, but it […]
Opening shot – Where it all started for Crossmaglen
John Hughes has massive respect for Crossmaglen’s achievements.




