Saffrons granted their wish to be competitive
Antrim’s recent NHL campaigns have been sorry tales of woe. However, as Paddy Heaney finds out, 2009’s League system has given the Saffrons renewed optimism and a new lease of life...
Oak Leafers threaten to come of age at last
Derry manager Brian McGilligan rode out last year’s storm and is now looking forward to finding success with a talented, young Oak Leaf panel. Brendan Crossan writes...
Survival instinct must kick in for Jingo’s men
With quality outfits like Antrim and Wexford in Division Two this year, Down hurling manager Jim McKernan tells Eamonn O’Hara that standing still would be an achievement in itself for the Ardsmen...
Johnson hopes to bear fruit in Orchard county
Armagh hurling has made great strides in recent years, but a change of managers throws up the challenge of keeping them on the upward trend. Paul McConville speaks to new boss Michael Johnson about the task ahead...