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There has been a recent influx of ACL injuries. Michael McMullan spoke to Tyrone physiotherapist Marty Loughran about injuries… MEATH manager Robbie Brennan has reported a fourth ACL injury in the squad in a week we’ve news of similar injuries elsewhere. Marty Loughran, of Elite Physiotherapy, is part of Malachy O’Rourke’s management team with years of experience of treating injuries. Michael…
By Shaun Casey ON Sunday, friends and family will gather to remember the late Mattie Lennon, a legend in GAA circles not only around his club Derrynoose or his county Armagh, but across the entire province of Ulster. GAA was one of Mattie’s many passions, but another was running.
By Michael McMullan I was off last week and decided to scale the heights of Mount Errigal on a glorious sunny day. It’s well worth the dander and the couple of bottles of Heineken 0.0 never tasted better in Teach Mhicí.
By Shaun Casey Diarmaid McNulty has been appointed the new Tyrone Minor manager, following the departure of Gerard Donnelly after six years at the helm. The Red Hands won the All-Ireland Minor title last season, and reached a further three deciders, and Donnelly also led the county to four Ulster crowns during his time in charge.
By Alan Rodgers PROMOTION to senior ranks for the 2027 season is a due reward for experienced Naomh Eoghan players including Kevin Gallagher who has soldiered heroically for them since the the dark days when Junior action seemed to the limit of their abilities. Now aged 39, the influential attacker continues to prove his worth for the Newtownstewart and Dregish combination. As his career…
By Daragh Ó Conchúir SOCIAL camogie has proved a resounding success in all the key metrics: participation, inclusivity, enjoyment, providing exercise opportunities and opening up clubs to a whole new cohort of members – players, mentors, administrators and volunteers. Nora Stapleton played at the highest level in three other codes but is relishing what social camogie provides her.
CUCHULLAINN’S player Niall Magee has been chosen as the latest Gaelic Life Player of the Week. He was in action as they marked their progress from winning last year’s intermediate championship with a fine scoring performance against xxx. Magee was voted by you, our readers, ahead of Stewartstown’s Dylan McElhatton.
By Shaun Casey THERE will be silverware handed out in the Erne County this weekend with the Division One, Two and Three league titles all up for grabs across Saturday and Sunday. Derrygonnelly and Teemore Shamrocks will battle it out on Sunday afternoon, 4.15pm, just seven days on from their most recent league clash.
By Shaun Casey IT’S a break week in the Cavan Championship but Cavan Gaels manager Declan McCoy doesn’t want his side to take their foot off the gas. After a first round defeat to Mullahoran, McCoy’s men bounced back last weekend as they proved much too strong for Laragh United, winning comfortably 1-29 to 0-12.
By Shaun Casey THE historic achievements of 2025 have been put to the back of Scotstown’s mind as their drilling into the business end of the season, says captain Damien McArdle. David McCague’s side ended a long 36-year wait for an Ulster Club Championship title last December but are now focusing on retaining their Monaghan title before turning their attentions towards the provincial scene once…
By Michael McMullan GAOTH Dobhair parked league relegation very quickly and now eye a third championship victory this weekend. After wins over St Michael’s and Naomh Columba, a victory over Mac Cumhaill’s on Sunday would give them an excellent chance of booking an automatic quarter-final spot.
By Shaun Casey KEADY started their Intermediate Championship campaign with an eye-catching away day victory over Grange. They are on the road again in round two as they travel to Whitecross on Saturday afternoon.
By Barry O’Donnell ARDBOE captain Michael O’Neill admits that the passing of the club’s greatest ever footballer Frank McGuigan earlier this year provides a poignant backdrop to their upcoming Championship campaign. The death of the 71 year old back in May sparked widespread sorrow across the country but that sense of loss was especially acute around the lough shore, from where Frank hailed.…
WHO was your standout player on this week’s Gaelic Life Team of the Week. Cast your vote below. We will announce the winner on Friday morning. 1 Aoibheann Molloy – Glen Made some excellent saves as Glen pushed Bellaghy all the way.
By Shaun Casey IT’S championship time in the Mourne County and like every other season for well over a decade now, Kilcoo are once again the team to beat. Can anyone stop them? Time will tell, but there are a few contenders that wouldn’t mind taking their scalp and look to have the quality to push them all the way.
