Oisin Duddy looks back at the last ten winners of the Ulster Senior Hurling Championship 2013 – Loughgiel Shamrocks (Antrim) THE only Ulster club to win the All-Ireland series was back in action winning their fourth Ulster title in a-row, beating Derry’s Sleacht Néill in their own backyard in Celtic Park with Liam Watson scoring […]
By Katrina Brennan IN his first year as captain, Shane McGullion lifted the New York Cup for Derrygonnelly, describing the achievement as “one of the sweetest.” The attacking wing half-back sealed the victory for the Harps against Erne Gaels with an injury-time goal to ensure the cup was going back to Derrygonnelly for a tenth time. […]
It’s 20 years since Loup were crowned Ulster Club champions. Fintan Martin kicked three points off Francie Bellew in their semi-final win over Crossmaglen and he spoke with Michael McMullan about a memorable year. SPORTING stories are like journeys. There’s the start that leads into the meandering chunk in the middle, followed by the destination. […]
Advertisement The shortlist for the Gaelic Life Ulster Club All-Stars Camogie Team has been revealed! Check out who is in the running below and don’t forget to check back this Thursday, 26th January when you can vote to support your favourite. Position Name Club Goalkeeper Eimear Boyle Loughgiel Goalkeeper Ciarrai Devlin […]
Advertisement The shortlist for the Gaelic Life Ulster Club All-Stars Football Team has been revealed! Check out who is in the running below and don’t forget to check back this Thursday, 26th January when you can vote to support your favourite. Goalkeeper Harry Clarke Drumlane Goalkeeper John McNabb Cargin Goalkeeper […]
By Michael McMullan IT was a different day at the Athletic Grounds for Ryan Dougan on Sunday. Different in every way. Just over twelve months ago, he could only look on as Jerome Johnston blasted home Kilcoo’s winning goal. After Connlan Bradley’s overcooked kick-out had him slipping in Paul Devlin’s wake, Dougan was powerless to […]
By Shaun Casey FOR the neutral, they got exactly what they wanted last weekend. An Ulster final between the reigning provincial and All-Ireland champions Kilcoo and the new up-and-comers Glen in a repeat of last year’s semi-final showdown. Three points separated the sides after extra time in 2021 and while the pair have only ever […]
By Shaun Casey HAVING seen off all challengers in Down, Ulster and All-Ireland champions Kilcoo are just focusing on the next game ahead, which comes in the form of Monaghan champions Ballybay, led by Kilcoo native Jerome Johnston and another Down man, Mark Doran. The Magpies are hoping to collect a third Ulster title in […]
By Michael McMullan GLEN selector Johnny Bradley was impressed with how Ulster opponents Errigal Ciaran stood tall in the face of Carrickmore’s brave comeback in Sunday’s Tyrone decider. Former Derry player Bradley, a highly-rated performance analyst, was also full of praise for the Glen squad who delivered back-to-back Derry championships in commanding style. Glen host […]
By Michael McMullan THEY may have entered the Ulster scene through the back door, but midfielder Bliadhan Glass insists Na Magha have fully bought into their build-up to Sunday’s meeting with Warrenpoint. Na Magha lost out to Lavey in the Derry junior final but weren’t graded as a junior team with Na Magha taking their […]
