Niall Gartland

Writer at We Are Tyrone

Writer at Gaelic Life

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McFadden stresses the mental focus of championship football

2 weeks ago | gaeliclife.com | Niall Gartland

By Michael McMullanDONEGAL selector Colm McFadden is looking beyond Derry’s injury problems going into this weekend’s Ulster Championship. The former attacking ace is part of the management team under his brother-in-law Jim McGuinness and stresses their side need to be fully zoned in when they hit Ballybofey on Sunday. The reigning champions are favourites to make their first successful step of their Anglo Celt Cup defence this weekend, helped by their impressive record at MacCumhaill Park.
Shane O’Donnell: Donegal’s action man

2 weeks ago | gaeliclife.com | Niall Gartland

Donegal put their Ulster title on the line against Derry on Sunday. Shane O’Donnell has developed into one of their key players. He spoke with Michael McMullan…ONE of the regrets lingering in the winter’s inner thoughts of Jim McGuinnes was having to rob Peter to pay Paul. The dynamic Shane O’Donnell was caught in the crossfire. As Eoghan Bán Gallagher was forced off, Donegal’s All-Ireland semi-final with Galway was resting on the edge. Winnable, yet a battle they lost.
Tyrone U20 hurlers bid to book All-Ireland Final spot

2 weeks ago | wearetyrone.com | Niall Gartland

TYRONE Under-20 hurlers have picked up a head of steam and will take on Wicklow this Saturday at Darver for a place in the All-Ireland B Championship Final. Manager Collie Morgan has overseen what’s been a really impressive run to this point, going unbeaten through Ulster before claiming an All-Ireland quarter-final win over Mayo last weekend away from home in Ballina on a scoreline of 3-24 to 3-14.
Farney head into championship with confidence

2 weeks ago | gaeliclife.com | Niall Gartland

By Shaun CaseyIF recent history is anything to go by, then Monaghan could be in for a big season. Both Armagh and Dublin have shown the way in the past two years. Two teams that have competed in Division Two and gone on to win the All-Ireland later that summer. Derry (2023) and Donegal (2024) earned promotion along with those two in the last two years and while the Sam Maguire Cup eluded them, both counties did finish their season with the Anglo Celt in the trophy cabinet.
Preview: Donegal face the hard route back to provincial summit

3 weeks ago | gaeliclife.com | Niall Gartland

By Michael McMullanIF Ulster champions Donegal are to keep their hands on the Anglo Celt Cup, they must travel the hard route. They have been drawn in the preliminary round and face their neighbours Derry on Sunday. The prize for the winners is a quarter-final clash with a Monaghan team who’ve gained momentum on their way back to Division One. Donegal got an immediate bounce from the return of Jim McGuinness last year. Promotion. The Division Two title in Croke Park.
IN THE ARCHIVES: Harte free has big ramifications as Dunloy All-Ireland dream goes up in smoke

3 weeks ago | gaeliclife.com | Niall Gartland

10 YEARS GOCOLM Cooper made his Kerry comeback after 13 months out as Kerry relegated Tyrone from Division One. In a thrilling draw in Omagh, the Kingdom did enough to secure their Division One status and only for Darren McCurry’s late leveller, they would have ended up in a semi-final too. The highlight though for visiting fans was Cooper’s appearance from the bench after 63 minutes as he replaced Bryan Sheehan.
100 years of the Anglo Celt Cup

3 weeks ago | gaeliclife.com | Niall Gartland

By Niall GartlandIT’S one of the most iconic trophies in the game. The Anglo Celt Cup. The Ulster Championship trophy been raised to the skies by a litany of famous captains down the years – Peter Canavan, Kieran McGeeney, Michael Murphy, Henry Downey, we could go on, and on, and on, and apologies for the slight recency bias on our part. This happens to be the 100th anniversary of the Anglo Celt Cup, though not in its present guise.
KEVIN CASSIDY: It's time to shine

3 weeks ago | gaeliclife.com | Niall Gartland

CONGRATULATIONS to all teams who lifted silverware last weekend as the leagues came to a conclusion with four games across two days in Croke Park. The leagues have been very enjoyable for us as spectators to watch and I’m sure most teams got what they would’ve liked out of those games. Kerry would have been delighted with the extra game in Croke Park. Their championship might not be just as hectic as that of teams across the rest of the country.
PREVIEW: More questions than answers for Derry

3 weeks ago | gaeliclife.com | Niall Gartland

By Michael McMullanWHAT a difference a year can make. Derry were league champions 12 months ago and deep in the Sam Maguire conversation. Then everything came crashing down. Jim McGuiness masterminded a Celtic Park championship ambush. Goals and goals and goals. When Armagh arrived in the Maiden City in the All-Ireland group stages, it was the same. Goals. Carnage. A championship of a thousand cuts. Mickey Harte and Gavin Devlin stepped away.
Kelly hails special Celtic Park experience

3 weeks ago | wearetyrone.com | Niall Gartland

THE Tyrone Masters were introduced to thousands of Celtic supporters at half-time of a Scottish Premiership match at Parkhead last Saturday, an ‘unbelievable experience’ according to Kildress footballer and Celtic fan Damian Kelly. The four-in-row All-Ireland champions walked out onto the famous pitch at half-time of a 3-0 victory over Hearts, a moment which will live long in the memory of all involved.