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Irish Daily Mirror
6 days ago
- Sport
- Irish Daily Mirror
Derry GAA confirm Ciaran Meenagh as new senior football manager
Ciaran Meenagh has been officially announced as the new senior football manager for Derry, making him the third consecutive Tyrone man to take up the position. The Oak Leafers have acted promptly in appointing a new manager following an extended search for Mickey Harte's successor last year. Paddy Tally was eventually appointed last November, but the Galbally native resigned last month after a disappointing 2025 season where Derry didn't secure a single victory. Meenagh had a five-season stint with Derry from 2019 until 2023, during which he took on the role of interim manager when Rory Gallagher stepped down before the Ulster final. The Loughmacrory clubman spent his last two seasons with Down as part of Conor Laverty's management team. The Mournemen clinched the Tailteann Cup last season and made it to the preliminary quarter-final in the Sam Maguire Cup, reports Belfast Live. Derry confirmed on Thursday night that former captain Chrissy McKaigue will be joining Meenagh's management team. The statement read: "Following Thursday night's meeting of Coiste Chontae Dhoire, Derry GAA is pleased to announce the appointment of Ciaran Meenagh as senior football manager. "Ciaran Meenagh first joined the Derry senior football management team in late 2018 and served for five seasons as a coach and later as manager – a period that included promotion from Division Four to Division One and back-to-back Ulster Senior Football titles. "He will lead a management team that includes former Derry captain and All-Star footballer Chrissy McKaigue. "Delegates also ratified the re-appointment of Under 20 football, Minor football, Senior hurling, Under 20 hurling and Minor hurling management teams. We wish all management teams and their playing panel every success for the 2026 season." Whilst Meenagh's remaining backroom staff are yet to be announced, names including Marty Boyle, Barry Dillon and Paul McFlynn have emerged in recent days, with rumours also suggesting former Derry forward Benny Heron could join the coaching setup.
Belfast Telegraph
20-06-2025
- Sport
- Belfast Telegraph
Down can produce All-Ireland heroics like we did in 2010, says county legend
Down hero Benny Coulter has called for the county to harness the spirit of 2010 and relish the opportunity of playing a big team in the Championship, instead of fearing them. The Mournemen finished second in their group and were drawn to play Galway on Sunday in the preliminary quarter-finals at Pairc Esler. Although this was one of the toughest draws they could have had, it is also a massive opportunity.
Yahoo
31-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Down edge Louth for second All-Ireland group stage win
Down made it two wins from two in the group stage of the All-Ireland series as they survived a late Louth fightback to win 0-25 to 0-24 at Pairc Esler. After a delayed start to the game in Newry, Odhran Murdock kicked a fine two pointer a minute into the game to set Conor Laverty's men on their way. Advertisement They added two more points before a free from Sam Mulroy got Louth on the board after eight minutes. Two two-pointers from Danny Magill and Murdock further stretched Down's lead and they eventually moved nine clear before Niall McDonnell was thwarted by Ryan McEvoy in front of goal. Louth rattled off four points in a row to cut the gap, but a late scoring blitz helped Down to lead 0-16 to 0-7 at half-time. Two two-pointer and another effort from Mulroy helped the Leinster champions to chip away at Down's lead, reducing it to six points, but three in a row from the hosts helped them to re-establish their advantage. Advertisement Donal McKenny hit the post for Louth with Mulroy, Craig Lennon and Tommy Durnin scoring three straight two-pointers for the visitors as they moved to within three points of the Mournemen. Louth had the momentum and got back to within one, before Mulroy's attempt after the hooter was blocked as Down held on for a narrow win. Having comfortably dispatched Clare in their first game, the Mournemen are in a commanding position ahead of facing Monaghan at a neutral venue in the final round of group games in a fortnight.
The Irish Sun
27-04-2025
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
Donegal book Ulster final after triumph over Down as Jim McGuinness insists Clones is the only place for showdown
DONEGAL did what they had to do so set up a repeat of last year's Ulster SFC back in Clones on Saturday week. Manager Jim McGuinness believes that St Tiernach's Park is the only place for the provincial decider, which had been mooted for Advertisement 2 Donegal did enough to seal another Ulster final place against Armagh 2 Donegal manager Jim McGuinness insisted that the final is played in Clones despite talk of a Croke Park date Just before the official confirmation from the Ulster Council, the "The expense that incurs, they should be going to Clones and playing the game there. 'I think that part of it and four games in five weeks should be respected, who are we serving? - It's a genuine question, it's not the children or the old people or the people struggling to put a couple of pound away. 'A lot of families in Donegal are saving money and not doing other things so they can follow Donegal and that has to be respected.' Advertisement read more on gaa Donegal didn't have it all their own way against Down, although only once was there a major scare in front of 9,221. That came with six minutes to go when Shaun Patton uncharacteristically fluffed a kick-out straight to Down sub but the Donegal goalkeeper redeemed himself when he spread himself to save. A goal would've taken Down, who trailed 1-17 to 0-14, back to three. That said, Donegal saw goal chances come on go themselves in the second half, with Daire Ó Baoill and Aaron Doherty both denied by top-class stops from Ronan Burns. Advertisement Most read in GAA Football Comment Donegal looked to have an extra gear in the opening half, following which they led 1-12 to 0-7, with Patrick McBrearty scoring the only goal of the match on Shay Miller. The goal came from a booming Patton clearance, which ended up with Michael Langan getting in behind to square to McBrearty, who slapped home. RTE pundit Peter Canavan angers fans after leaving notable county out of his 'big four' All-Ireland contenders Two-pointers from Dáire Ó Baoill and McBrearty, with Michael Murphy pulling the strings, set the tempo. By half-time, Donegal were in a decent position, eight up but mindful of having been the same margin ahead a week beforehand as Monaghan came back to just one down.. Advertisement Pat Havern, who scored 0-8 in all, was a vital part of Down's hopes and a couple of two-pointers gave the Mournemen the inkling of a chance, with Eugene Branagan also having a fine game. Donegal were glad to see Patton save, altthough never really looked like they were going to get caught, withdrawing Murphy, McBrearty, Oisin Gallen and Finnbarr Roarty - part of the U-20 panel who take on Tyrone in an Ulster final on Wednesday - late on. "There was a period in the second half where we got to grips with the game and had chances to close that gap. Advertisement "They kept us at arm's length. They had goal chances, but for us on our side if the goal goes in it would have given us serious momentum. 'This is a very young squad who haven't got the exposure playing at this level. Division 2 helped us this year, playing against Armagh in the semi-final last year, Donegal today. "I think we're closing the gap. There are three or four teams in Ulster who are a wee bit ahead of everybody, but we are definitely closing that gap.' Donegal 1-19 Down 0-16 DONEGAL: S Patton (0-0-1, 1 '45); F Roarty, B McCole, P Mogan; R McHugh (0-0-1), S McMenamin, C Moore (0-0-1); C Thompson, M Langan (0-1-0, 1 tpf); D Ó Baoill (0-1-1), C O'Donnell (0-0-2), S O'Donnell; P McBrearty (1-1-2, 1 tpf, 1f), M Murphy (0-0-3, 1 '45), O Gallen (0-0-1). Subs: J Brennan for Murphy (45), J McGee for Gallen (49), O McFadden-Ferry for Roarty (52), N O'Donnell for McBrearty (55), A Doherty for C.O'Donnell (58). Advertisement DOWN: R Burns; P McCarthy, P Fegan, C Doherty; R Magill, P Laverty, M Rooney (0-0-1); D Guinness (0-0-1), R McEvoy (0-0-1); D Magill (0-0-2), O Murdock, E Branagan (0-0-3); J Guinness, P Havern (0-2-4, 1 tpf, 2f), J McGeough. Subs: CMooney for (43), S Miller for (50), F McElroy for McCarthy (55), C McCrickard for McGeough (58), A Crimmins for McEvoy (63). REFEREE: J McQuillan (Cavan). What's next: Donegal take on Armagh in the Ulster SFC final on May 10, while Down, who won the Tailteann Cup last season, will be fourth seeds in the last 16 of Sam Maguire.
BBC News
27-04-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Donegal need 'big improvements' despite win over Down
Donegal captain Patrick McBrearty insists his side must make "big improvements" if they are to overcome Armagh in the Ulster SFC final after beating Down in Sunday's semi-final in Clones. The holders saw off Down 1-19 to 0-16 but the Mournemen passed up three goal chances that would have made life difficult for Jim McGuinness' side. And McBrearty says Donegal must find another level in order to secure a repeat of last year's provincial decider success over the Orchard County. "Job done. We knew coming into today, it was a very capable Down team," man of the match McBrearty told BBC Sport NI after scoring 1-4 against Down. "We were probably a bit tetchy for the first 15 minutes but I thought we found our groove then and settled into the game and got the goal obviously."But big, big lessons to learn from today and big improvements if we're going to beat Armagh in the Ulster final."He added: "I think we played them [Armagh] three times last year and there was only a point in it over so many hundred minutes. "We know Armagh and they know us and it's going to come down to inches. It's how we prepare now until Sunday week but it's great to be involved in those types of days."Armagh booked their place in a third straight Ulster final on Saturday with a 0-23 to 0-22 win over Tyrone and McBrearty admits Kieran McGeeney's side looked "very impressive". "It went down to the wire and they showed great character," he said. "Most other teams would have folded but Armagh have been in big games in recent years and have that big-game experience and they showed it last night."
