CONGRATULATIONS to all teams who lifted silverware last weekend as the leagues came to a conclusion with four games across two days in Croke Park. The leagues have been very enjoyable for us as spectators to watch and I’m sure most teams got what they would’ve liked out of those games. Kerry would have been […]
There’s never ever an easy Ulster Championship game: McFadden
By Michael McMullan DONEGAL selector Colm McFadden has walked the walk in the Ulster Championships white heat and shines a light on the cut and thrust of the coming weeks. Having been a scoring ace, he is now on the other side of the line. Donegal are the reigning champions and have been faced with […]
Mícheál Bannigan hoping to crown a strong league
By Shaun Casey Monaghan captain Mícheál Bannigan says his side are focused on delivering a performance in the Division Two league final this weekend as the preparations begin to intense ahead of the Ulster Championship. The Farney County face Roscommon in the decider, with both sides making a swift return to the top tier following […]
It’s all about a performance for Antrim after venue saga ends
By Michael McMullan ANTRIM’S full focus is now on taking on All-Ireland champions Armagh in Corrigan Park next month. It comes after Monday’s Ulster GAA U-turn to fix their Ulster Championship clash for Corrigan Park on Sunday, April 12. Antrim were drawn out first but the game was then fixed for Páirc Esler before the […]
Ulster GAA confirm Corrigan Park as the venue for Antrim v Armagh
THE Antrim v Armagh Ulster Championship venue saga has officially been resolved after Monday’s Ulster CCC meeting. The game is fixed for Corrigan Park, Belfast on Saturday, April 12 with a 12.30pm throw-in. Ulster GAA released a statement, bringing the situation to a conclusion. “At an earlier meeting of the committee, held on 6th March, […]
Derry’s injury woes continue
By Michael McMullan DERRY’S Ulster Championship preparations have been dealt another blow with an injury to midfielder Anton Tohill. Manager Paddy Tally confirmed the Swatragh man sustained a broken hand in Sunday’s defeat to Armagh. Magherafelt’s Conor McCluskey is also out “long-term” with goalkeeper Odhrán Lynch also unlikely to feature in Ballybofey. Advertisement The news […]
The Oakleafers’ new focus
By Michael McMullan DERRY are still searching for their first win of 2025 but Sunday’s relegation leaves this weekend’s final league game with All-Ireland champions Armagh irrelevant. After two seasons in the top flight, the Oakleafers’ must plan to bounce back in 2026 but their eyes are now on the championship. “That’ll be our target […]
Preview: Saffrons must search for consistency
By Michael McMullan THE last time Antrim were in Division Two was 2011 when their only victory wasn’t enough to keep the Saffrons from beating drop. Nine Paddy Cunningham points helped them to victory against Meath, who were under the watch of Seamus McEnaney. Fast-forward to now and it’s another former Royal manager, Andy McEntee, […]
Preview: Fermanagh hoping for a short stay in the third tier
By Niall Gartland and Katrina Brennan DIVISION Three football has proven a happy hunting ground for Fermanagh in recent times. In 2015, they finished top of the table, achieving promotion. Three years later, they found themselves back in the third tier, and again managed to climb their way out of it. In 2023, they finished […]
Derry 2025: Getting back on track
Derry will face Tyrone in their opening game of the season later this month. Michael McMullan looks ahead to the Oakleafers’ new season… TWO years ago, Derry were on the cusp of a third-ever All-Ireland final. That’s how far they had risen from the well-documented days of the league’s button rungs. Just think about that. There […]