By Michael McMullan CUSHENDALL manager Brian Delargy says his side must be on top of their game when they take on Sleacht Néill in Saturday’s Ulster semi-final. Having given back their Antrim and Ulster silverware early in the season, Cushendall sent out a message of not holding the titles any more. It was up to […]
THE big game this weekend is the meeting of Sleacht Néill and Cushendall in the Ulster Senior Club Championship semi-final. It’s a repeat of last year’s final – Cushendall were full value for their 0-20 to 2-10 success – and they’re expected by the bookies to repeat the trick and book their spot in the decider against Portaferry […]
By Niall Gartland THE hurlers from Sleacht Néill claimed a remarkable 12th consecutive Derry Senior Championship title last weekend with a comfortable win over Banagher, and ace forward Cormac O’Doherty says they were determined not to let complacency scupper their chances. It would’ve been a major shock had Sleacht Néill relinquished their crown, but they […]
By Michael McMullan GLEN manager Malachy O’Rourke says Ciaran McFaul faces a race against time ahead of Sunday’s Derry semi-final showdown with Sleacht Néill. McFaul picked up a knock in the closing stages of Glen’s win over Bellaghy. He was in action for next games but didn’t feature in their final group game against Kilrea. […]
By Michael McMullan REIGNING champions Sleacht Néill begin their bid for a 12th successive Derry senior hurling at home to Ballinascreen on Sunday. Should the four-time Ulster champions keep their hands on the Fr Collins Cup, they’ll go joint second with Lavey in the roll of honour with 18 titles. While they are a familiar […]
By Daragh Ó Conchúir CHAMPIONSHIP day can be a tricky one in any household, given the various mental and physical routines and preparation, the planning and the anticipation, the frayed nerves. Imagine then, what it has been like in the Rogers and Donnelly residences this week and this morning, where wives and husbands each have […]
Céat McEldowney rejoined the Derry camogie squad at the start of the season and has been an important part of their plans. Michael McMullan spoke to her ahead of Sunday’s National League final IN the days after losing to Loughgiel in last year’s Ulster semi-final, a message flashed up on Céat McEldowney’s phone that opened […]
Ulster Camogie is coming down with exceptionally talented players, so it’s no easy ask to find and anoint a Camogie Player of the Year award in association with Ulster Camogie. This time last year it was Loughgiel Shamrocks sensation Róisín McCormick who was named as the winner, and she was a fitting recipient after a […]
It goes without saying that hurling is an incredibly difficult sport to master, and whoever is awarded our big individual prize of Hurler of the Year in association with Ulster GAA, will be thoroughly deserving of the plaudits. Last year’s winner was Dunloy’s Ryan Elliott, the first ever time a goalkeeper has got his hands […]
By Michael McMullan DERRY hurling champions Sleacht Néill are looking for a new manager following news that Michael McShane has stepped down after nine years in charge. The Ballycastle native led the Emmet’s to nine Derry titles during his tenure and four Ulster hurling titles. He took over in 2015 and lost out to Cushendall […]
