By Niall Gartland LOUGHGIEL camogs know Ulster final day like the back of their hand, but stalwart Emma McFadden is just as excited as ever about Saturday’s showpiece against Swatragh, which will be hosted by Tyrone club Beragh. For one thing, it makes a change from playing Sleacht Néill, whom they have faced umpteen times […]
By Niall Gartland THE fiercely talented camogs of Naomh Treasa go in pursuit of provincial glory when they take on Middletown in Sunday’s Ulster Junior ‘B’ Championship final. The Dungannon-based side are no strangers to Ulster final day and they embarked on a memorable run to All-Ireland honours in the delayed 2020 competition, eventually concluding […]
By Niall McCoy THE 2024 Ulster Camogie season throws in this weekend with games at Junior A and Bridie McMenamin Shield level. On Saturday afternoon in the Junior A, Kilrea will host Denn at Pearse Park for the right to face Antrim’s Ahoghill in the semi-finals. Captained by Erin McGilligan, the Derry outfit were far […]
By Niall Gartland ANTRIM can still avoid a place in the relegation play-offs, but they’ll need to get their skates on as they have nothing to show for their efforts with only two games remaining. Realistically, it’s a big ask to get the better of Waterford this Saturday, but it’s not beyond the realm of […]
By Shaun Casey AFTER earning victory against Antrim on the opening day of the All-Ireland series, Derry are hoping to back up that win as they host Tipperary on Saturday, but Oak Leaf boss PJ O’Mullan knows his side will be up against it. Tipperary won the Division One league title and picked up three […]
By Niall Gartland ANTRIM camog Maeve Kelly had special reason to savour last weekend’s Ulster Senior Championship final success against Derry. The Ballycastle girl missed out on their Ulster title success of 2022 due to an ACL injury, so this was her first time landing honours at provincial level. They didn’t have it all their […]
By Niall Gartland REIGNING Ulster champions Down have managed to keep the show on the road this season in spite of the loss of key personnel, so their manager Paul Donnelly is pleased with their progress heading into Sunday’s provincial semi-final clash against Derry. The Mourne County secured their top flight status on the final […]
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Loughgiel’s Emma McFadden was named Camogie Player of the Year at Friday night’s Gaelic Life Ulster Club All-Star Awards in association with McKeever Sports. Choosen from our 15 All-Star camogs for her dependable and classy performace throughout Loughgiel’s Ulster run in 2023, Alan Rodgers caught up with Emma just after she collected her award. You […]
Below are the nominees for the 2023 Dual Player of the Year. Find out more about this year’s shortlisted nominees below. Lauren McConville – Crossmaglen Not only is McConville a superb dual player for Crossmaglen, but she also lines out in totally different positions in both codes. In football, where she’d be more known, her […]
