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Armagh need sweeping changes to have a chance in Championship
At some stage of their Championship preparations, every manager will have to decide whether they will play a sweeper or not.
Armagh left feeling blue by Cavan
He fronted up afterwards; you have to give him that. While the knives were out for Paul Grimley in the saloons of Cavan town and in the television studios, he stood in the tunnel here at Breffni Park, his shell-shocked players filing out of the dressing room behind him, and defended his approach; not so much attacking, but Charge of the Light Brigade.
Cavan minors leave it late to snatch victory
Armagh crashed out of the Ulster Minor Football Championship after an injury-time score from substitute Brian O'Connell granted Cavan victory.
Cavan give Armagh a lesson in tactics
Cavan 1-15 Armagh 1-11: To sweep or not to sweep; that is the question. It was answered emphatically by a stirring Cavan performance that put them into the first round proper against Fermanagh, after they beat Armagh by four points on the scoreboard, but won hands down in the tactical exchanges.
It's all too easy for Mayo
Mayo manager James Horan knows that for the rest of the Championship season it is unlikely that his side will enjoy an easier passage in any game than that in which they revelled yesterday.
Antrim fail to impress in defeat to rampant Laois
Antrim hurling manager Kevin Ryan admitted his side just didn't perform as they crashed out of the Leinster Senior Hurling Championship at a wet Portlaoise.
Down make last four as Derry brushed aside
Down remain on course for another Christy Ring Cup final appearance after a 3-7 to 0-9 win in the all-Ulster quarter-final clash against Derry at Pairc Esler.
Mayo crush Galway
Mayo handed out a humiliating 17-point defeat to arch rivals Galway in the Connacht SFC at Salthill.
Doyle downs hat-trick in Carlow success
Substitute Craig Doyle came off the bench to fire in a spectacular hat-trick as Carlow powered to a 4-17 to 2-13 victory over London in the Leinster SHC at Dr Cullen Park.
Championship: Antrim must face up to age-old problems
The optimism and sounds approving of a new voice as Frank Dawson gripped the reigns as the manager, dwindled away as Antrim's form took a dramatic dive half-way through their league campaign.
Championship: Can anyone break Donegal’s spell?
Every All-Ireland-winning manager can bask in a ‘Halo effect' where he and his team can do no wrong. In the case of Donegal coach Jim McGuinness, however, this spell has continued throughout the winter and spring, with the added fascination that his side — by their own admission — were not taking the league seriously.
Sam Maguire: Drama, tension, excitment - there’s nothing like the championship
Gaelic football and hurling are perhaps unique in all of the world indigenous sports for the very structure of competition.
It's easy for Down as they swipe aside Armagh to make last eight
Down comfortably saw off neighbours Armagh in Crossmaglen to progress to the quarter-finals of the Christy Ring Cup where they will now meet Kildare.
Derry crash as Kerry march on
Derry manager Ger Rogan was left to rue his side's inability to make better use of a strong wind in the second half of their 0-14 to 0-8 defeat by Kerry in the Christy Ring Cup at Austin Stack Park, Tralee.
Donegal's Paddy McBrearty was bitten: director Duffy
GAA director general Paraic Duffy has said it's a matter of record that Donegal footballer Paddy McBrearty was bitten during the controversial league match against Dublin in April.
Armagh flame burns bright as Grimley and McDonnell gripped by championship fever once again
Last Thursday night, the Armagh squad were conducting their warm-up at a brisk pace. Along the sideline, manager Paul Grimley and selector Peter McDonnell were locked in conclave about players pushing their case hard for inclusion for this Sunday's game against Cavan.
Kerry advance to Christy Ring Cup semis
Kerry qualified for the Christy Ring Cup semi-finals with a 0-14 to 0-8 win over Derry at Tralee.
Big game ref has to get major calls right: Harte
The identity of the referee who is appointed to officiate the forthcoming clash of All-Ireland champions Donegal and Tyrone on Sunday May 26 will be revealed within the next 24 hours.
Counties united to show support for Joe Brolly
Ahead of this year's All-Ireland football and hurling Championships, The Belfast Telegraph can reveal that a number of teams will be wearing jerseys sporting the 'Opt for Life' logo.
Clarke crucial to Tyrone's title ambitions
Tyrone manager Mickey Harte has reason to be grateful that Conor Clarke offers him an element of versatility.
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