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McNaughton tired of criticismBy PADDY TIERNEY

ANTRIM hurler Shane McNaughton has hit out at the negative reporting of Gaelic Games and says the GAA is "the best sporting organisation in the world".

McGuinness aggrieved at McBrearty blame.. By EAMONN O'HARA

THE blame game, Donegal manager Jim McGuinness did not like one little bit. He is annoyed that Patrick McBrearty, who had to have a tetanus jab after being bitten by Dublin's Kevin O'Brien has since being singled out for criticism as regards why

Braniff relieved to secure win
By PADDY TIERNEY

DOWN attacking ace Paul Braniff insists Saturday's nine-point Christy Ring Cup win over Armagh wasn't as easy as the final score suggests.

The Ardsmen, playing with a strong wind, had pulled seven points clear by half-

Forker ready to seize the day

As Armagh prepare for their provincial opener against Cavan, Stefan Forker tells Ciaran Daly that his new-look side will be a force to be reckoned with in this year's Ulster Championship... ARMAGH are facing into the unknown as they prepare to

By Paddy Heaney

THE peerless Vincent O'Brien once said: "If you think you have six derby horses in your yard, then you probably have none."

O'Brien's advice is relevant in any debate which discusses the merits of the current Cavan squad.

KING HAROLD

STANDING at 6'4" Stephen Harold is something of an imposing figure and the towering midfielder is hoping to impose his energetic style of play on the UIster Championship in his first year with the Armagh senior squad.

IN THE NEWS

Oak spine is crucial: McKaigue
By PADDY HEANEY

WHILE much has been made of the glut of new players brought into the Derry squad, Brian McIver still likes his team to have a solid backbone.

A study of Derry's team-sheets during the

O'Hare joins growing Mourne casualty listBy PADDY HEANEY

BURREN'S Donal O'Hare has emerged as the latest casualty of Down's injury-plagued season.

"Donal O'Hare has lower back and hamstring problems. He picked up an injury with his club. Fingers crossed he will be back for the first round of the Championship," said Down manager James McCartan.

Consistent positioning has been key for Kielt

NAILING down a permanent spot - with the same number on his back - in the Derry team has made

Farney feeling calm

MONAGHAN and Mayo certainly do not need any introduction to one another.Once again, the sides

Woman attacked in US 3 years ago still unable to communicate

THE family of a south Armagh woman have told how she is still unable to walk, talk or communicate three

Tyrone content to be underdogs: McMahon

THERE was a time when Joe McMahon took great pride in holding the trump card over Dublin. In the

Mone a late call for Farney final

DESSIE Mone has been having intensive physiotherapy in England on an Achilles tendon

Boston bombing suspect charged

BOSTON marathon bombing suspect Dzhokhar Tsarnaev was yesterday charged by federal prose-