Event: Dr McKenna Cup

Beggan hails the second coming of ‘Banty’

Rory Beggan says Seamus McEnaney is a “positive presence” in the Monaghan dressing-room and is excited about playing under him for the first time.

Sat, 28 Dec, 2019

'I don’t think it’s a retirement, it’s just a break': Connor McAliskey opts out of Tyrone squad for 2020

Connor McAliskey has left the Tyrone squad, and will play no part in the Red Hands’ challenge for honours in 2020.

Thu, 14 Nov, 2019

Declan Bonner tightlipped on missing Donegal trio

Dr McKenna Cup semi-final Armagh 0-14 Donegal 1-10

Mon, 14 Jan, 2019

Allianz League talking points: Banner show composure

The talking points from this weekend’s GAA action. 

Mon, 19 Mar, 2018

Donegal set sights on Kerry after impressive win over Armagh

Dr McKenna Cup semi-final: Donegal 0-20 - Armagh 1-10: Donegal can now shelve their interest in the Dr McKenna Cup having sealed a final place with a fine second-half performance, overcoming Armagh at Celtic Park on Saturday night.

Mon, 22 Jan, 2018

Connor McAliskey makes scoring return for Tyrone

Connor McAliskey scored a goal on his first game for Tyrone in exactly a year as the Red Hands beat Antrim 4-20 to 2-11 in the Athletic Grounds.

Thu, 04 Jan, 2018

Injury finally gets better of Tyrone stalwart McMahon

Tyrone’s Joe McMahon brought the curtain down on his inter-county career yesterday, admitting defeat in his battle to overcome injury.

Tue, 16 May, 2017

Rumours of Donegal demise appear greatly exaggerated

When there was a spate of retirements and non-committals over the winter months, Donegal’s obituary was being penned in some quarters.

Mon, 20 Mar, 2017

Mickey Harte expects fierce battle from Kevin McStay's Roscommon

Mickey Harte is braced for a Roscommon onslaught against his Division One newcomers in Sunday’s NFL opener.

Thu, 02 Feb, 2017

Tyrone v Derry - Bank of Ireland Dr. McKenna Cup Final

Dominant Tyrone ease past Derry to collect sixth successive McKenna Cup

Tyrone’s dominance over neighbours Derry shows no sign of abating, and another convincing win saw them collect a sixth successive Dr McKenna Cup title at Pairc Esler.

Sat, 28 Jan, 2017

Rookie Ben McKinless loyal to goalkeeping union

Rookie Derry goalkeeper Ben McKinless showed solid defensive instincts yesterday, backing the county’s established number one over his blunder against Tipperary last summer.

Thu, 26 Jan, 2017

Tyrone on target to land sixth successive Dr McKenna Cup

Tyrone 0-14 Fermanagh 0-11: Tyrone remain on course for a sixth successive Dr McKenna Cup title following their three points win over battling Fermanagh at Clones.

Mon, 23 Jan, 2017

Tyrone come good to advance to semi-finals

The semi-final pairings for the Bank of Ireland Dr McKenna Cup were confirmed last night after the final set of group fixtures.

Thu, 19 Jan, 2017

Donegal must plan without experienced trio

Yesterday’s confirmation of the inter-county retirements of Rory Kavanagh, Christy Toye, and David Walsh means Donegal will be without another trio of experienced players for the year ahead.

Wed, 11 Jan, 2017

Connor McAliskey: ‘My plan is to come back bigger and stronger’ after season-ending injury

“Sixty-two minutes into the year 2017 and it’s over…” the devastating words of resignation from Tyrone’s attacking ace Connor McAliskey as he struggles to deal with the cruel fact his season is over.

Wed, 11 Jan, 2017

Cavan end 15-year Tyrone hoodoo

Cavan 1-13 Tyrone 0-12: Cavan clinched their first competitive win at senior level over Tyrone since 2001 with a gritty Dr McKenna Cup victory at Kingspan Breffni Park.

Mon, 09 Jan, 2017

Cavan's Killian Clarke eyes Dublin scalp in league opener

Cavan defender Killian Clarke says a shock opening round league win over All-Ireland champions Dublin would be the perfect way to get their season up and running.

Fri, 30 Dec, 2016

Meath v Armagh - Allianz Football League Division 2 Round 1

Charlie Vernon open to Jamie Clarke return

Charlie Vernon says Jamie Clarke would be welcomed back “with open arms” by the Armagh players if he decides to return in 2017.

Thu, 01 Dec, 2016

Donegal v Galway - GAA Football All-Ireland Senior Championship Round 4B

Donegal set to give keeper championship debut

Eleven years have passed since Donegal gave a goalkeeper a debut in the championship.

Fri, 10 Jun, 2016

Gaelic football badly needs some sleeping giants to roar

Last month before his current charges Fermanagh played his native Down in a Dr McKenna Cup game, Pete McGrath gave a revealing insight into the Down psyche.

Tue, 02 Feb, 2016

Briain Ó Beaglaíoch makes Kerry debut at Croker

Kerry will field eight starters from last September’s All-Ireland final loss to Dublin when they open the Allianz Football League Division 1 against Dublin in Croke Park tomorrow night (7pm).

Fri, 29 Jan, 2016

13-man Tyrone claim McKenna Cup with late penalty goal in extra time

Old foes Tyrone and Derry served up a classic at the Athletic Grounds, with the Red Hands emerging victorious in extra-time to take a fifth successive Dr McKenna Cup title.

Sat, 23 Jan, 2016

Connor McAliskey spurs Tyrone to final

Tyrone 1-13, Fermanagh 0-9. Two pivotal second-half moments went a long way towards deciding the outcome of yesterday’s Dr McKenna Cup semi-final at Clones.

Mon, 18 Jan, 2016

Kevin Niblick pushes forward against Justin Mahon and Conor Clarke 13/1/2016

Tyrone turn on the power to sweep Antrim aside

Tyrone 2-9 Antrim 0-6: Holders Tyrone swept into the Dr McKenna Cup semi-finals with a comfortable win over Antrim at Healy Park last night.

Thu, 14 Jan, 2016

Dr McKenna Cup semi-finalists confirmed after night of action

Tyrone and Fermanagh both made it three wins from three outings on Wednesday evening.

Wed, 13 Jan, 2016

Cavan v UUJ - Bank of Ireland Dr. McKenna Cup Group C Round 2

Dr McKenna Cup: Seanie Johnston back in action for Cavan

Seanie Johnston made a long-awaited return for Cavan in Saturday night’s crushing 3-14 to 0-9 win over UUJ at Kingspan Breffni Park.

Mon, 11 Jan, 2016

Down v Fermanagh - Bank of Ireland Dr. McKenna Cup Group B Round 2

Sean Quigley on song as Fermanagh dominate

Dr McKenna Cup - Down 0-8 Fermanagh 0-14: If Eamonn Burns wondered how difficult his first year as Down manager might be, he got a good idea yesterday, as Fermanagh ensured his home debut ended in heavy defeat.

Mon, 11 Jan, 2016

Referee Maggie Farrelly makes GAA history in Garvaghey

Fermanagh 1-13 St Mary’s 0-14: It might have taken 132 years to get to this point, but the sight of a woman taking charge of a senior inter-county match for the first time was fairly memorable when it came.

Thu, 07 Jan, 2016

Donegal v Down - Bank of Ireland Dr. McKenna Cup Group B Round 1

Frank McGlynn's early goal decisive for Donegal

Donegal 1-11 Down 0-11: Frank McGlynn’s goal, after only 68 seconds, fired Donegal to a useful opening-day win over Down, in the Dr McKenna Cup, at Ballybofey.

Mon, 04 Jan, 2016

Armagh v Cavan - Bank of Ireland Dr. McKenna Cup Group C Round 1

Cavan claim victory after fiery day in Crossmaglen

Cavan 2-8 Armagh 0-11: Any lingering notion that the Bank of Ireland Dr McKenna Cup is nothing more than a gentle preamble into the more serious business of the GAA season was emphatically kicked into touch in this turbulent, fractious encounter at Oliver Plunkett Park, Crossmaglen yesterday.

Mon, 04 Jan, 2016

Mickey Harte gives youth its fling as Tyrone off to a flyer

Tyrone 3-17 Queen’s University 0-11: Mickey Harte handed out seven debuts to inject some young blood into his team, and they responded with a commanding performance as the Dr McKenna Cup holders began their title defence with a resounding win at Healy Park.

Mon, 04 Jan, 2016