By Niall Gartland STEPHEN Ferguson may only be in his debut season in charge of Coalisland, but he’s confident that they’re only going to get better in the weeks and months to come. Their league form has been mixed, but they did extremely well to plunder a draw from a gripping tussle with Loughmacrory on […]
By Niall Gartland DUE to blossoming playing numbers, Donaghmore are the latest club in Tyrone to embark on fielding a ‘Thirds’ team. In recent years, Coalisland Na Fianna joined Errigal Ciaran in playing a ‘Thirds’ team in Division Three, and Donaghmore have decided to join them. The club played four underage finals in the space […]
By John Lynch TYRONE and Dublin have met in many big All-Ireland Championship matches over the years so to see them clashing this Sunday in a league relegation clash is a bit strange. From our own point of view we definitely need Tyrone to get a result. I felt we were a bit unlucky against […]
By Niall Gartland TYRONE club Urney have switched management early in the new season with the appointment of new manager Declan McGarrity. Ederney men Aiden Gilroy and Enda Ferris were appointed to the job back in January, but there was a parting of ways and Urney have decided to place their trust in Cookstown native […]
THINGS hot up this weekend as the National Football League heads into the home straight.Teams will have used the week’s break to squeeze in some extra training and preparation as minds now slowly turn towards summertime football. As we head into the last few remaining fixtures, teams at both ends of the table will be eager […]
By Michael McMullan DUNGANNON Clarkes manager Christopher Rafferty isn’t convinced the split season is ‘completely fantastic’ for clubs. Rafferty, now in his fifth season as manager, steered the Clarkes to their 2020 and are unbeaten in the Ulster league so far this year. After a win over Erne Gaels, they drew with Coleraine and beat […]
By Michael McMullan MICHAEL McShane has committed to Ulster champions Sleacht Néíll for an eighth season as senior hurling manager, Gaelic Life can confirm. The Ballycastle native was appointed at the start of the 2015 season and has steered the Emmet’s to seven Derry and four Ulster titles. After losing to Cushendall, after extra time, […]
By Ronan McSherry THE green and white flags and bunting is up as supporters from the Loughshore get ready to head to Drogheda to cheer on their camogs in the All Ireland Junior ‘B’ Championship Club Final. Derrylaughan is buzzing with anticipation of one of the biggest days in their history as Knockananna of Wicklow […]
HERE is our team of the week, based on performances last weekend. 1 SHAUN PATTON Donegal Had a hard day in Kerry but responded well against Tyrone, landed a free and saved from Michael McKernan. 2 SHANNON O’DOHERTY Derry camogie The Oakleaf captain was excellent as a spare player in the win over Kildare. 3 […]
By Michael McMullan DUNGANNON Clarkes manager Christopher Rafferty said the injury sustained by Pádraig McNulty is a ‘big blow’. After starting his first game of the season in Tyrone’s win over Kildare, he retained his spot until he was forced off during the first half after a clash for possession with Odhran McFadden-Ferry. McNulty was […]
