McKenna Cup
GPA calls on GAA to scrap pre-season competitions
THE Gaelic Players’ Association is calling for the GAA to scrap pre-season competitions after 90 per cent of its members voted in favour of a motion to that effect at the organisation’s annual general meeting.
Tyrone now face "big test of character" away to Roscommon, says joint-boss Brian Dooher
TYRONE joint-manager Brian Dooher acknowledges that his team faces "a big test of character" away to Roscommon this Sunday after another devastating defeat by Derry.
Derry far too quick and strong for Tyrone in McKenna Cup Final thrashing
2023 Dr McKenna Cup Final: Derry 3-11 Tyrone 1-5 DERRY convincingly ended a 12-year wait to win the Dr McKenna Cup with storming finishes to each half taking them to another big win over arch-rivals Tyrone – fittingly by 12 points.
Down football still has "a long, long way" to go, insists Niall Donnelly
DOWN'S Dr McKenna Cup campaign may have the tongues wagging about their early progress under new manager Conor Laverty, but midfielder Niall Donnelly insists they've a "long, long way" to go.
Derry win but something stirs in Down football
Bank of Ireland Dr McKenna Cup semi-final: Down 3-9 Derry 1-15 (Derry win 3-2 on penalties) SOMETHING is definitely stirring in Down football.
McKenna Cup semi-final spot up for grabs as Cavan host Armagh
It’s all to play for at Breffni Park this evening as Cavan and Armagh battle it out for a place in the last four of the Dr McKenna Cup.
Conor Laverty already showing his brain as Down football manager
Playing style doesn't always translate into a similar managerial approach. However, in the GAA, there are signs that new Down senior football boss Conor Laverty will be as clever off the pitch as he has been on it for club (Kilcoo) and county.
Derry boss Rory Gallagher expecting 'hungry' Tyrone at Owenbeg
Bank of Ireland Dr McKenna Cup Section B, round 3: Derry v Tyrone (Owenbeg, 7.30pm) SURVIVAL of the fittest is Derry boss Rory Gallagher's message to his players – even if that doesn't necessarily apply against arch-rivals Tyrone tonight.
Antrim's leaky defence proves costly as Cavan ease to McKenna Cup win
Bank of Ireland Dr McKenna Cup Section C: Antrim 0-9 Cavan 2-10 CAVAN forward Oisin Brady was handed the man-of-the-match award at the end of yesterday’s Dr McKenna Cup win over hosts Antrim – but it probably should have gone to the home side’s goalkeeper Michael Byrne.
McKenna Cup might be one to remember - Pele certainly was
Honestly, without checking I couldn't have told you who won last year's McKenna Cup.