Bell hails the winning Ballinderry formula


By Michael McMullan BALLINDERRY manager Jarlath Bell said winning Ulster was “believable” and highlighted the important of hanging tough along the way. They had tight battles with Banagher and Faughanvale – after a replay – to win the Derry title. Carrickcruppen took them to a point before Niall O’Donnell’s goal kicked them clear. Against Derrylaughan, […]


Carey embracing new challenge says McCloskey


By Shaun Casey AFTER a long 20 year wait, Carey Faughs are once again top dogs at Ulster Intermediate level, but now it’s all about the next step and Eddie McCloskey says his side are “chomping at the bit” to get stuck into the All-Ireland series. Back in 2004, they lost out to East London […]


Another happy moment for Harte and Errigal Ciaran


By Alan Rodgers NOTHING beats that feeling of euphoria following a big Championship victory. That was certainly the case around Ballygawley on Sunday, night into Monday as the players, management and supporters celebrated their marvellous Ulster Club success. It was one 22 years in the making and the club enjoyed marking just a third provincial-title triumph. Trips […]


Arva intent on continuing historic run says O’Reilly


By Shaun Casey IF Arva get over the line on Saturday evening and continue their unbelievable winning streak, they will have chalked up a 24th consecutive championship victory and a fifth piece of silverware in 14 months, but Finbar O’Reilly’s men won’t be taking their eye off the ball. Trophies and medals don’t come along […]


Jack Cassidy hails the Sleacht Néill grit after another climb to Ulster’s summit


By Michael McMullan JACK Cassidy offered three words as how Sleacht Néill dug themselves from Portaferry’s pocket to the sheer joy of the club’s fifth Ulster hurling title. Eight points down, they needed goals from Sé McGuigan and Shéa Cassidy to pull themselves back from the jaws of defeat. Towering midfielder Cassidy digs deeper. Still […]


Ulster Club championship update


WITH the last two Ulster titles up for grabs next weekend, here is a look at results, fixtures and the All-Ireland series. MENS FOOTBALL SENIOR PRELIMINARY ROUND – November 2 Errigal Ciaran 0-12 St Eunan’s 0-10 Advertisement QUARTER-FINALS – November 9/10 (1) Erne Gaels 0-6 Scotstown 0-19 (2) Kilcoo 0-15 Crosserlough 1-10 (3) Newbridge 0-12 […]


Sleacht Néill are taking adifferent aim


BY Michael McMullan CORMAC O’Doherty has been around enough corners to know that Sleacht Néill must have their eyes peeled with Portaferry coming down the tracks this week. While they’ve dominated the Derry scene for 12 seasons, they’ve just over a 50 per cent hit rate from their Ulster final appearances. Ballycran gave them a lesson […]