BY KIERAN LYNCH DERRY’S fate is in their own hands this weekend as they host Mayo at Owenbeg with a chance to reach the Christy Ring final on the line. The Oakleaf County trail Meath and Sligo by one point in the table, but with those two sides facing off, a Derry victory would see Johnny […]
Hurling round-up: Down hurlers face table-toppers Offaly
By Shaun Casey DOWN have had a difficult start to the championship season, losing to Kerry in round one of the Joe McDonagh Cup before suffering a 7-24 to 0-14 defeat to Laois last weekend. Things can only get better for Ronan Sheehan’s men when they travel to Offaly this weekend, but it won’t be […]
Ulster SHC postponement facing extension
The competition hasn’t been played for three years
Shane Elliott – Loving and hating hurling at the same time
Shane Elliott had a love hate relationship with hurling at the weekend.
‘Team Ulster set to be discussed
By Niall McCoy THE chairperson of Ulster GAA’s Hurling Committee has said that they will be more than open to discussing the idea of the ‘Team Ulster’ project at their next meeting. Strabane man Ciaran McLaughlin chairs the committee with representatives from all nine counties, and given that the topic is back in the public […]
Shane Elliott – The hardest column to write
Shane Elliott looks back on the Ulster club hurling final, when his club Dunloy lost to Slaughtneil.
Ulster Club SHC – Slaughtneil have renewed vigour
Michael McShane says Slaughtneil are redoubling their effort to win after exiting the football championship.
Shane Elliott – Send it to the sideline
Shane Elliott believes that too many people are on the sidelines.
Shane Elliott – Pundits and fans must show more respect
The criticism of Brian Carroll was a cause for concern for Shane Elliott
Eoghan Rua defend their stance
Joe Passmore delivers an impassioned defence of why the Coleraine club fought so hard to be included in this year’s Ulster Intermediate championship