Antrim scored an impressive 20 points at a rain-lashed Creggan on Sunday, but the gloss was taken off an otherwise good performance with the concession of two needless goals. The visitors from UUJ were missing a host of household names who had either opted to play for their county – such as Kieran Hughes of […]
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Cliftonville fans split on Saint Stephen’s Day game restrictions
The North Belfast News has learned that many Cliftonville fans are to boycott the St Stephen’s Day fixture with Crusaders after the club joined with the PSNI in asking them not to walk to Seaview. But unlike last year, it is understood others will abide by the ruling and take official buses and private vehicles […]
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Debate on FRC proposals comes down to the haves and have nots
THERE has been a hot debate in recent days after the report by the Football Review Committee gave the details as to how the imbalance in the numbers of competing counties in the provincial competitions could be eliminated. Today, Leinster has 11 counties competing (Kilkenny presently do not field in the Leinster SFC), Ulster has […]
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Football Review Committee proposals worth considering
IN the past, two weeks before Christmas would be a time when there would be nothing much to write about in a GAA column. There is a vast difference this year as our Football Review Committee has come out with a review of what should be done to eliminate the unfairness that is inherent in using […]
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Breslin urges Reds to build on Linfield win
CLIFTONVILLE manager Tommy Breslin is hoping that last week’s stunning victory over Linfield can help his side put together a winning run as they head into the busy Christmas period. The Reds’ 3-0 win was reminiscent of the form they showed on their run to the league title last year and saw them cut the […]
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Late rally secures Faul Cup for Coláiste Feirste
FOUR unanswered points in the last 10 minutes diverted the Danske Bank Faul Cup to West Belfast at the weekend when it seemed certain that it would end up for the first time at St Joseph’s in Newry. Despite the school being located just off the Falls Road, no less than seven players from North […]
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