Donnelly expecting an Offaly tough test


By Katrina Brennan KIERAN Donnelly believes they can come out on top of Sunday’s Division Three encounter against Offaly – but only if they play to their full potential. Mickey Harte and Declan Kelly’s men are unbeaten in three and provide a formidable challenge against a Fermanagh side coming off the back of a disappointing […]


Antrim bidding to bounce back in Offaly


By Michael McMullan WHEN Liam Bradley gave Ryan Murray the nod to replace Brian Neeson in a 2012 win over Offaly, Murray’s county career was up and running. Despite quad and cruciate ligament injuries, coupled with a suspension, the Lámh Dhearg man is back in the Saffron camp. Any mention of Offaly, and Murray’s thoughts […]


Top spot on the cards for Mourne footballers


By Niall Gartland DOWN are odds on favourites to cement a top-place finish as they gear up to take on Offaly at Kingspan Breffni in their third and final group stage match this Sunday. Conor Laverty’s side have won both their matches to date while Offaly having nothing to show for themselves after successive losses to […]


Table-toppers face Offaly


By Niall Gartland CAVAN are the only team in Division Three with a perfect record to their name ahead of their fourth round clash against mid-table Offaly on Sunday. Mickey Graham’s side have been in imperious form, and barring a significant down-turn in fortunes, should see themselves playing in Division Two next year. Anglo Celt […]


Saffrons left to rue missed chances


NFL Division Three Offaly 2-12 Antrim 0-12 By Michael McMullan ANTRIM manager Andy McEntee was frustrated his side couldn’t get anything from Sunday’s league opener against Offaly at Corrigan Park. Advertisement Goals from Bernard Allen and Ruairí McNamee were the difference in a game Antrim pegged back to three points with the game in the […]