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"Knockout football is what you want" says Crossmaglen manager Stephen Kernan ahead of Championship first round
Andy Watters
IT’S a knockout in Armagh and that’s exactly the way it should be, says Crossmaglen Rangers manager Stephen Kernan whose side run the gauntlet this evening when they take on Madden Raparees in the first round of the senior football championship.
Willie Anderson: Learning life's lessons
CAHAIR O'KANE
AS you enter the door into Willie Anderson’s front room, the drinks cabinet sits on your right.
O'Donovan Rossa aiming for final assault against Cushendall
BRENDAN CROSSAN
Bathshack Antrim Senior Hurling Championship semi-final: Ruairi Og Cushendall v O’Donovan Rossa Belfast (tomorrow, Dunsilly, 12.
Oisin O'Neill among experienced trio expected to start for Crossmaglen against Madden Raparees
Andy Watters
Armagh Senior Football Championship round one: Crossmaglen Rangers v Madden Raparees (tonight, the Athletic Grounds, 5pm) OISIN O’Neill, Callum Cumiskey, Tony Kernan could all return to the Crossmaglen starting 15 for tonight’s first round clash with Madden at the Athletic Grounds.
Kilcoo can keep Clonduff at bay in Down championship clash
Neil Loughran
A QUARTER-FINAL spot is up for grabs as neighbours Clonduff and Kilcoo get ready to renew their rivalry at Pairc Esler tomorrow.
Johnnies looking to finally clear semi-final hurdle and book spot in Antrim decider
BY PADDY TIERNEY
Bathshack Antrim Senior Hurling Championship semi-final: Dunloy Cuchullain's v St John’s (Dunsilly, Sunday, 4.
Baby Lorcan is my motivation: Cliftonville's Joe Gormley
Brendan Crossan
Danske Bank Irish Premiership: Cliftonville v Warrenpoint Town (Today, Solitude, 3pm) AS far as embraces between father and son go, it doesn’t get any better for Joe Gormley and baby Lorcan.
Rory McIlroy reduced to a spectator as Europe struggle in Ryder Cup
From Phil Casey in Sheboygan
RORY McIlroy had to watch from the sidelines for the first time in his Ryder Cup career as Europe attempted to overturn a daunting four-point deficit at Whistling Straits.
McFarland: Vermeulen arrival can help Ulster push for silverware
BY PAUL McINTYRE
Ulster’s season opener against Glasgow tonight has been somewhat overshadowed by the future arrival of Springbok Duane Vermeulen.
Ballymacnab can expect a tight encounter with fierce rival Granemore in Armagh SFC
BY SHAUN MAHONEY
FOLLOWING Crossmaglen’s preliminary round win over Clan na Gael, the Armagh Senior Football Championship competition first round proper begins tonight with heavy hitters Ballymacnab facing their biggest rivals and neighbours Granemore, in the Athletic Grounds at 7.
Doherty not daunted by prospect of facing Antrim champions
Neil Loughran
THEY’VE already broken one hoodoo by finally ousting one of the north Antrim big boys – and St John’s are aiming to get another monkey off their backs by ending a series of semi-final defeats on Sunday.
You might be a blow-in but don't let that stop you from getting stuck-in
Blow-in: A person who has relocated to an area who has no roots there.
Young guns won't fear all-conquering Kilcoo says Clonduff coach Mark Copeland
Neil Loughran
AN influx of young talent ensures reigning county kingpins Kilcoo will hold no fear for their near neighbours when the two clubs collide on Sunday, according to Yellas coach Mark Copeland.
Brendan Crossan: Sugar Ray Leonard and Tommy Hearns the pick of the all-time bunch
Brendan Crossan - The Boot Room (brendancrossan@yahoo.com)
FORTY years ago last week the immortal words were uttered by the great Angelo Dundee: “You’re blowing it, son.
Rossa hurlers have no issue with time or Dunsilly venue for Antrim SHC semi-final
WHILE Cushendall expressed their discontent with the timing and venue of Sunday's Antrim SHC semi-final, their opponents O'Donovan Rossa have no such hang-ups.
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