Sleacht Néill and Portaferry meet in Sunday’s Ulster hurling final. They are two of the teams still in the All-Ireland race. Michael McMullan takes a look at the contenders. Ballygunner (Waterford) THE only team left in the pack who have won the All-Ireland. Who will ever forget Harry Ruddle? His last-gasp winning goal downed Ballyhale in […]
PORTAFERRY chairman Colum Conlan says it’s time to pass on the baton to younger members of the club as he wraps up his final week at the helm of the committee. Of course, that’s not this week’s main event. The Portaferry hurlers are honing their preparations for Sunday’s Ulster Senior Championship final showdown against Sleacht […]
Former Dunloy manager Gregory O’Kane previews the Ulster Intermediate & Senior Hurling Finals on this week’s show! In the Intermediate decider, Carey Faughs and Swatragh battle it out for the big prize while Sleacht Neill and Portaferry lock horns in the Senior showdown. Carey Faughs are aiming for their first provincial crown in 20 years […]
NEWLY retired Chrissy McKaigue leaves a ‘legacy etched in determination, leadership and excellence’ according to a tribute released from Derry GAA. McKaigue has taken the decision to sign off on his intercounty career, 16 years after making his senior debut in a championship clash against Monaghan in 2008. Now 35, McKaigue made 149 senior appearances […]
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 […]
