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Patrick McBrearty is already preparing to play in his 10th Ulster final

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Patrick McBrearty, an old head on young shoulders, still proving nothing beats experience

At still just 28, Donegal attacker Patrick McBrearty is now gearing up for his tenth Ulster final of his senior career.

Donegal’s Conor O’Donnell celebrates scoring the first goal of the game against Cavan. Credit: INPHO/Ryan Byrne

‘Getting over the line’ is all that matters for Donegal manager Declan Bonner as goals prove crucial in passage to Ulster final

Declan Bonner is practised at avoiding any hint of controversy that might come back to haunt him and he gave a neat little swerve to the suggestion that he might have dredged up some memories of the Ulster final of 18 months ago, when Cavan upset the odds, to act as motivation here.

Class act: Donegal’s Patrick McBrearty scores his side’s second goal of the game. Credit: INPHO/Ryan Byrne

Direct route pays off for Donegal as Cavan rue missed opportunities

You can have all the fancy terminology you want and apply it to Gaelic football. You can chin-stroke your way through low blocks and overloads and possession restarts. But if you want a handy goal, the dying art of the long ball in still has a place.

Final say: Donegal boss Maxie Curran is delighted to be in the Ulster decider. Credit: INPHO/Tommy Dickson

Donegal set hot pace to reach Ulster senior ladies football final

Donegal swept into an Ulster senior ladies football championship final against Armagh when they proved superior to Cavan in yesterday’s second semi-final at St Tiernach’s Park, Clones. winning by 3-19 to 1-1 1,

Paddy Lynch determined to keep playing a crucial role in Cavan’s quest for success

Paddy Lynch could be said to be still settling into his recently acquired role as Cavan full-forward but the artistry and poise which he is currently bringing to the position would suggest that he has instead enjoyed a lengthy tenure.

Donegal's Ryan McHugh is taking nothing for granted

Donegal can’t afford to look any further than Cavan test despite prior Ulster record, warns Ryan McHugh

Donegal are no strangers to the Ulster Senior Football Championship Final now that they are seeking to secure what would be their 10th appearance in the decider in 12 years, but this enviable track record has not been allowed to breed complacency ahead of today’s Semi-Final against Cavan.

Cavan's Gearoid McKiernan celebrates scoring against Antrim

Cavan may have stuttered during league, but Ulster test against Donegal is what it’s really all about: Mickey Graham

When Cavan sprang from the shadows to take delivery of the 2020 Ulster Senior Football Championship title, they not only made a mockery of the provincial formbook but fired out a message of encouragement to those teams who have had no meaningful success for decades.

Cavan manager Mickey Graham celebrates beating Donegal in the Ulster Football final at a near-deserted Athletic Grounds in 2020

Cavan will never forget 2020’s Ulster final like no other as they prepare to renew rivalry with Donegal

When the ball is thrown in at the start of the first Ulster semi-final between Donegal and Cavan tomorrow, everything around it will reek of the quintessential Ulster Championship day out.

Top man: Paddy Lynch, who landed eight points for Cavan, gives chase to Antrim’s Kevin Small at Corrigan Park. Credit: INPHO/John McVitty

Antrim had no answer to Cavan’s physicality, admits joint manager Stephen O’Neill

In comfortably overcoming a lethargic Antrim side at the weekend, Cavan rapped out a sharp warning that they aim to repeat their feat of two years ago when they came from nowhere to clinch the Ulster Senior Football Championship title.

Cavan's Cormac O'Reilly clashes with Antrim's Patrick McBride (INPHO/John McVitty)

Mickey Graham praises ‘fearless’ Paddy Lynch as Cavan brush aside 14-man Antrim in Ulster quarter-final

Cavan manager Mickey Graham hailed the performance of Paddy Lynch as he scored eight points to help Cavan progress to the semi-finals of the Ulster Senior Football Championship with a 1-20 to 0-10 win over Antrim at Corrigan Park.

Big loss: Ricky Johnston’s absence will be felt by Antrim when they take on Cavan in the Ulster Championship today. Credit: INPHO/Laszlo Geczo

Antrim face huge test against Cavan following double defensive blow as visitors insist venue drama doesn't matter

With the Antrim management duo of Enda McGinley and Stephen O’Neill having been forced into a defensive reshuffle ahead of today’s Ulster Senior Football Championship tie against Cavan at Corrigan Park, Belfast (2pm), there are fears that the visitors’ attack could now constitute a much bigger threat.

Tyrone’s Cormac McKeogh lifts the cup. Credit: INPHO/John McVitty

Tyrone hold off spirited Cavan challenge to grasp Ulster crown

Tyrone are Ulster Under-20 football champions for the 15th time but they had to work hard to justify their favourites tag against a gallant Cavan side in the Final at Brewster Park last night.

Tyrone ace Darren McCurry will hope to inspire further glory

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Oisin McConville: My guide to the Ulster Championship with Tyrone being the dominant force again

It’s that time of year again when the pressure is stepped up, public interest soars to a new level and ambitions of achieving glory take centre stage.

To the four: Cavan celebrate their Division Four final win over Tipperary. Credit: INPHO/Lorraine O’Sullivan

Cavan end trophy drought, but doubts remain over their long-term credentials

Promotion from Division 4 has been secured at the first time of asking and Cavan have ended a seven-decade wait to win a cup at senior level in Croke Park. So, all is well in the world of Breffni football? Well, not quite.

Making a stand: Antrim officials have fought to keep their match with Cavan at Corrigan Park

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Declan Bogue Opinion Declan Bogue: Trying to move Antrim’s clash with Cavan out of Corrigan Park a bad call from Ulster chiefs

The meeting of the Ulster Council’s Competition Controls Committee tonight will bring a swift resolution to an odd bit of business that erupted a week ago.

Down’s Pat Havern. Credit: INPHO/Philip Magowan

James McCartan admits Down are ‘feeling the heat’ as relegation fears loom

Down’s relegation worries in Division Two of the Allianz Football League have increased following their 1-18 to 0-10 taming at the hands of a rampant Roscommon at the weekend.

On target: Ryan McHugh celebrates his goal for Donegal against Kildare. Credit: INPHO/Evan Logan

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Ryan McHugh’s goal proves key in Donegal’s triumph over Kildare

First-half goals by Kilcar pair Patrick McBrearty and Ryan McHugh laid the foundations for Donegal to overcome Kildare 2-11 to 1-9 in Ballybofey.

Paul Donaghy and Tyrone could struggle to stay in Division One

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Oisin McConville Opinion Derry can earn promotion, but Armagh and Tyrone in real danger of relegation from Division One

This weekend sees the GAA enjoy a rare double bonus. Not only is the Allianz League, the second most important competition in the annual fixtures calendar, swinging into action but with crowd restrictions lifted I feel that this will lend an extra dimension to what will in my view be a captivating two-month spell of intensive activity.

Cavan’s Killian Clarke challenges Tyrone's Nathan Donnelly in last night’s Dr McKenna Cup tie at Kingspan Breffni Park

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Tyrone 1-17 Cavan 0-5: Experimental All-Ireland champions no match for Cavan in McKenna Cup

Cavan produced a superb display to secure a comprehensive win over an experimental Tyrone side in the McKenna Cup at Kingspan Breffni Park last night.

A battle: Armagh duo Jemar Hall and Jarly Og Burns contest possession with Cavan’s James Smith. Credit: INPHO/Morgan Treacy

Cavan 0-11 Armagh 1-12: Ross McQuillan’s late goal nets Orchardmen an early boost in McKenna Cup

They may have diced with danger during spells of this lively Dr McKenna Cup first round tie at Kingspan Breffni last night but when Armagh applied the killer blow they did so in style.

Armagh's Ben Crealey is returning after a long injury lay-off

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Armagh need to get into stride early in McKenna Cup: Kieran McGeeney

Armagh manager Kieran McGeeney will have an opportunity to assess a number of new players when his team take on Cavan when the Dr McKenna Cup competition gets under way at Kingspan Breffni tomorrow night (7.45pm).

Big prize: Tyrone’s Kieran McGeary lifts the Dr McKenna Cup

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Ulster Council will allow counties to dip into club reserves to ensure the Dr McKenna Cup goes ahead as planned

With Covid infection rates already ruling on Sunday’s proposed McGrath Cup game between Waterford and Clare, the Ulster Council have spoken of the flexibility needed within county teams to get their sides out onto the pitch for the upcoming Bank of Ireland Dr McKenna Cup fixtures.

Hat-trick hero: Fermanagh’s Tom Keenan with Jack Barry of Cavan in the Lory Meagher Cup final. Credit: INPHO/Tommy Dickson

Extra game was vital for Ernemen: Joe Baldwin

A hat-trick for corner-forward Tom Keenan was the highlight as Fermanagh romped to an easy 3-16 to 1-17 win over Cavan in the Lory Meagher Cup final.

Tyrone manager Michael McShane is hoping to crown his first year at the helm

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Declan Bogue Opinion There will be much more than an Ulster football final at stake for northern counties in Croke Park this weekend

You know how it is; the Olympics are on, the Lions are touring South Africa, some local soccer teams are making their way around Europe for qualifying games, and the mammoth soccer clubs are schmoozing their way around the super agents to try to tempt the biggest players with their transfer ‘war chests’.

Patrick McBrearty, an old head on young shoulders, still proving nothing beats experience

‘Getting over the line’ is all that matters for Donegal manager Declan Bonner as goals prove crucial in passage to Ulster final

Direct route pays off for Donegal as Cavan rue missed opportunities

Donegal set hot pace to reach Ulster senior ladies football final

Paddy Lynch determined to keep playing a crucial role in Cavan’s quest for success

Donegal can’t afford to look any further than Cavan test despite prior Ulster record, warns Ryan McHugh

Cavan may have stuttered during league, but Ulster test against Donegal is what it’s really all about: Mickey Graham

Cavan will never forget 2020’s Ulster final like no other as they prepare to renew rivalry with Donegal

Antrim had no answer to Cavan’s physicality, admits joint manager Stephen O’Neill

Mickey Graham praises ‘fearless’ Paddy Lynch as Cavan brush aside 14-man Antrim in Ulster quarter-final

Antrim face huge test against Cavan following double defensive blow as visitors insist venue drama doesn't matter

Tyrone hold off spirited Cavan challenge to grasp Ulster crown

Oisin McConville: My guide to the Ulster Championship with Tyrone being the dominant force again

Cavan end trophy drought, but doubts remain over their long-term credentials

Declan Bogue Opinion Declan Bogue: Trying to move Antrim’s clash with Cavan out of Corrigan Park a bad call from Ulster chiefs

James McCartan admits Down are ‘feeling the heat’ as relegation fears loom

Ryan McHugh’s goal proves key in Donegal’s triumph over Kildare

Oisin McConville Opinion Derry can earn promotion, but Armagh and Tyrone in real danger of relegation from Division One

Tyrone 1-17 Cavan 0-5: Experimental All-Ireland champions no match for Cavan in McKenna Cup

Cavan 0-11 Armagh 1-12: Ross McQuillan’s late goal nets Orchardmen an early boost in McKenna Cup

Armagh need to get into stride early in McKenna Cup: Kieran McGeeney

Ulster Council will allow counties to dip into club reserves to ensure the Dr McKenna Cup goes ahead as planned

Extra game was vital for Ernemen: Joe Baldwin

Declan Bogue Opinion There will be much more than an Ulster football final at stake for northern counties in Croke Park this weekend

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Ulster Championship Final: Erne-ing for glory - Fermanagh on the brink of greatness