Shaun Casey

Freelance Sports Journalist with the Gaelic Life. Creator of Armagh's number one GAA blog @eyesideline https://t.co/eXho9zASB4

Articles

Cavan and Monaghan into semi-finals of Ulster Minor Football Championship

4 days ago | irishnews.com | Elaine Ingram |Shaun Casey

Cavan and Monaghan joined Donegal and Tyrone in the semi-finals of the Ulster MFC after wins over Down and Armagh respectively over the weekend. Cavan enjoyed a six-point win over Down at Kingspan Breffni and will tackle Donegal in the last four on Saturday, while Monaghan’s win over Armagh sets up a semi-final with Tyrone. Electric Ireland Ulster MFC quarter-finalsCavan 1-13 Down 0-10CAVAN produced a brilliant second-half display despite being reduced to 14 men.
Semi-final places up for grabs in Electric Ireland Ulster MFC

1 week ago | irishnews.com | Shaun Casey

Electric Ireland Ulster MFC Round two (Saturday, 12pm)Armagh v Donegal (the BOX-IT Athletic Grounds)IT’S just five weeks since Armagh made the journey to Letterkenny to face Donegal in the Ulster Minor Football League semi-final. Their hosts proved too strong that day, winning 3-11 to 1-9 to reach the decider.
Cliftonville v Dungannon Swifts: Match details, kick-off time and how to watch the Irish Cup final

2 weeks ago | irishnews.com | Shaun Casey

THE Irish Cup final takes place this weekend with Cliftonville and Dungannon Swifts both vying for the title. Current champions Cliftonville, who beat Linfield in the decider last season, ended a 45 year wait for the throne while Dungannon Swifts have only ever reached the final once, back in 2007, which they lost to Linfield. The Swifts have enjoyed a remarkable season, finishing in fourth place in the Sports Direct Premiership table.
Ticket info released for Ulster final double header

2 weeks ago | irishnews.com | Shaun Casey

TICKETS for the upcoming Ulster final double header at Clones will be distributed to the participating county boards and their clubs only as the scramble begins for the repeat of Armagh and Donegal. The two counties face off in both the ladies (3pm) and the men’s (5:25pm) deciders, the exact same pairings as both of last year’s finals, which both went to extra time. Armagh triumphed in the ladies game while Jim McGuinness’ Donegal emerged victorious after penalties.
Geezer’s Red Hand record reflects ups and downs of four decades as player and manager with Armagh

2 weeks ago | irishnews.com | Shaun Casey

YOU win some and you lose some. That’s the deal every sportsperson makes when they embark on a career. Not many sporting careers span four decades at the very highest level but Kieran McGeeney isn’t your average sportsperson. Last season, exactly 40 years after pulling on the Armagh jersey for the first time as an U14 player, McGeeney guided his county to their second ever All-Ireland title. He was the captain for the first back in 2002.
Hearty: Armagh need to be at their best to beat Tyrone

3 weeks ago | irishnews.com | Shaun Casey

PAUL Hearty guarded the goals for Armagh when the Anglo Celt Cup visited the Cathedral City back in 2008 but not only that, he was also the Armagh keeper the last time the Orchard County faced their greatest rivals Tyrone at Clones in 2009. That was a clash of the reigning Ulster champions Armagh taking on the All-Ireland champions Tyrone and the Red Hands came out on top with three-points to spare in the end, thanks to goals from Steven O’Neill and Conor Gormley.
Shane Rice: Minimise hamstring injuries

3 weeks ago | gaeliclife.com | Shaun Casey

HAMSTRING injuries are one of the most frustrating and common issues in Gaelic football. Whether you’re a player, coach, or physio, you’ve likely seen first-hand how they can ruin seasons, stall progress, and keep lads off the pitch when they’re needed most. Thankfully, with the right approach, we can reduce their frequency and severity. Why are hamstrings so prone to injury?
Dealing with critical incidents in our club and communities

3 weeks ago | gaeliclife.com | Shaun Casey

AN important programme within the community and health arm of the GAA is a club’s response during a time of crisis. We are all aware of the unique role our GAA clubs play in times of great need within our communities. In order to best prepare for such circumstances, the GAA has developed the Critical Incident Response Plan.
Joe Brolly: A tale of contrasts

3 weeks ago | gaeliclife.com | Shaun Casey

AFTER the Ulster final last year, Jimmy McGuinness stood on an articulated trailer in the centre of Donegal town and told the throngs, “There is only one thing left for us to win, and we are going to go after that with everything we have.”Since then, a panel of players that looked very ordinary before he took over, has been transformed into the game’s most efficient team. They are receiving a world class education. Everything they do makes sense. Everything they do is logical.
Captains of the ship

3 weeks ago | gaeliclife.com | Shaun Casey

Dermot McAleese (Antrim)A MAN who’s accustomed to captaincy roles; Antrim skipper Dermot McAleese was a highly rated soccer player in his teens and captained Ballymena United for a few seasons. Now it’s all about Portglenone and Antrim, and he was one of the team leaders who spoke out passionately in favour of playing their Ulster Championship opener at Corrigan Park. He’s in his second season wearing the captain’s armband and is a crucial player for the Saffrons.