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Armagh boss Grimley's fortress plea new
Armagh manager Paul Grimley is urging his team to restore the image of the Athletic Grounds as an intimidating fortress as he focuses on the forthcoming All Ireland first round qualifier tie against Wicklow.
Cavan repel Fermanagh storm
Fermanagh 0-11 Cavan 0-13: It will be a meeting of two old traditional powers of Cavan and Monaghan in the other Ulster semi-final, after the men from the Breffni county produced a disciplined performance to shut down the Fermanagh attack in Brewster Park.
Fermanagh seeking some return
Once Fermanagh picked themselves off the floor in Pairc Tailteann, Navan, they surveyed where they had come from in the space of a year.
Canavan has no option but to shuffle Fermanagh's pack
When Donegal boss Jim McGuinness initially named his side for last month's Ulster Championship quarter-final against Tyrone, it was precisely the same line-up that blazed to All-Ireland glory at Mayo's expense last September.
Lennon rising to occasion for Monaghan
At the ripe age of 30, Owen Lennon had waited a long time to finally lead Monaghan out as captain for an Ulster Championship game.
Fermanagh star Eoin aiming to win race for fitness
Fermanagh star Eoin Donnelly is in a race against time to declare full fitness ahead of their championship opener this Sunday against Cavan in Brewster Park.
Preliminary provides a tough test for Antrim hurlers
A matter of weeks ago, the alluring prospect of a meeting with last year's beaten All-Ireland finalists Galway was tantalising the taste buds of Antrim's hurlers.
Antrim lack killer touch
Antrim 0-6 Monaghan 0-11: The form had been good, conditions were perfect, but in the end the decision to not to feature this game live by the major broadcasters was proved correct as Antrim's lack of ambition made for the first poor game of the Ulster Championship when they were cast aside by Monaghan.
Staying power key for Antrim
The main concern for Antrim now, quite apart from picking their way through a performance that tied itself up in knots, is to prevent players leaving the panel before the qualifiers.
Kilkenny record triumph at Tullamore
Kilkenny survived an Offaly goal rush to score a 0-26 to 4-9 Leinster SHC win at Tullamore.
Monan in plea for his troops to stun Kerry
Down manager Gerard Monan is urging his side to fly the flag for Ulster in style against Kerry in today's Christy Ring Hurling Cup final at Croke Park.
Antrim goalkeeper's chance comes against Monaghan
Chris Kerr could have been forgiven for thinking this day might never have come.
Bradley's season is thrown into doubt by injury
Derry have been dealt a savage blow ahead of embarking upon the qualifiers, with the news that Eoin Bradley could be out for the rest of the season.
Cunningham out to recapture winning ways
Paddy Cunningham is hoping that Antrim can rekindle the spirit of '09 when they meet Monaghan in the Ulster Senior Football Championship quarter-final at Casement Park on Sunday.
Antrim happy to push on for home comfort
When the Tyrone county board returned in excess of 1,000 terrace tickets for last month's Ulster Championship quarter-final against Donegal at MacCumhaill Park, Ballybofey it lent further impetus – if indeed impetus were needed – to the ambitious plan to transform Casement Park into as state-of-the-art 38,000 all-seater stadium.
Antrim star Johnston maintains a youthful trend
For the second week in succession, a teenage player is to be pitched into the midfield furnace of an Ulster Senior Football Championship tie.
Tyrone defeat may have added pressure on Jim McGuinness, says Neil Lennon
Celtic boss Neil Lennon has suggested that the knives would have been out for Donegal manager Jim McGuinness had the All-Ireland champions stumbled to defeat against Tyrone last month.
Monaghan stars bidding for yet more glory
Two Monaghan players will come to Casement Park to face Antrim on Sunday armed with a double helping of honours already this season.
Down hungry to net revenge
Back in late January, Down veteran Benny Coulter looked ahead to another year mixing it with the high-rollers in another Division One campaign, and took a very different view of league football.
McCartan's laying of the foundations starts to bear fruit
It's probably not too much of a leap to say it, but since James McCartan took over as Down manager, he has had to contend with not only a decimated panel, but also with changing the footballing culture of an entire county.
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