By Niall Gartland ABBEY VS manager Stuart McFadden believes it was by no means predestined that they would make their mark at the very highest level of Ulster Schools football. They stand on the cusp of what would be a truly historic MacRory Cup title when they come up against St Patrick’s, Maghera this Sunday […]
Turlough privileged to lead out Abbey VS on MacRory final day
February 6, 2025
By Niall Gartland CAPTAINING Abbey VS into their first ever MacRory Cup final carries with it a certain degree of responsibility, but Turlough Carr is accustomed to bringing his ‘A’ game to the big day. One of 13 starting members hailing from the back-to-back Ulster Minor champions Four Masters, it’s probably no coincidence that Abbey […]
McFadden hails Abbey VS’ unity of purpose
January 25, 2025
By Niall Gartland DONEGAL are guaranteed to have a MacRory Cup finalist for the first time since 1961, and naturally enough Stuart McFadden hopes it will be the boys from Abbey VS who take their place in the final of the blue ribbon Ulster School’s competition. Abbey VS, who won the Ulster and All-Ireland ‘B’ titles […]