McKenna Cup 2024

[FermGael]

2014 Provisional Squad Announced


Armagh Manager Paul Grimley has finalised his provisional squad for the 2014 season that includes 13 new members to the squad and 27 of last years retaining their places.  Andy Mallon, an All Star in 2005, now plying his trade in Dublin is back in the squad. After a successful season with their club, Annaghmore trio Mathew McNeice, Oisin McKeever & Ciaran McKeever have been drafted in. Four players who played in the Senior Club Final have also been added to the squad, Kyle Carragher and Paul Hughes of Crossmaglen and Robbie Tasker and Michael Murray of St Patrick's Cullyhanna.
The backroom team to work with Paul in 2014 are Peter McDonnell (Assistant Manager), Kieran McGeeney (Head Coach), Martin McQuillan (Football Coach), Julie Davis (Strenght & Conditioning), James Doyle (Speed Coach), Brian McAlinden, Benny Tierney (Goalkeeping Coaches), Paul Carragher, Sean McSorley (Physio Staff), Paddy McNamee, Michael Treanor (Kit Personnel), Paul Kelly (Team Liason/Operations) and Dr Martin McConaghy (Medical Consultant).


The Full list of players within the squad are below split between those in the 2013 squad and those new to the 2014 squad:
Pilib Mac Fhíobhuí   Philip Mc Evoy   Dromintee
Pól Mac an tSaoi   Paul Mc Entee   Crossmaglen
Niall Mac Eochagáin   Niall Geoghegan   Middletown
Breandán MacDonnchaidh   Brendan Donaghy   Clonmore
Marcas Ó Siail   Mark Shields   Whitecross
Séamus Ó Donnaile   James Donnelly   Killeavy
Séamus Ó Muireagáin   James Morgan   Crossmaglen
Aaron Mac Thiarnáin   Aaron Kernan   Crossmaglen
Finnian Ó Muircheartaigh   Finian Moriarty   Wolfe Tones
Pól Mac Eoghain   Paul Mc Keown   Crossmaglen
Ciarán Mac Íomhair   Ciaran Mc Keever   St Patricks
Garaí Mac Cumhaí   Gary McCoey   St Patricks
Cathal Mac Mhearnáin   Charlie Vernon   Armagh Harps
Stiofán Ó hArailt   Stephen Harold   Carrickcruppen
Séamus Ó Labhra   James Lavery   Maghery
Ciarán Ó Tomhnair   Kieran Toner   Granemore
Seán Ó hAnrachtaigh   Johnny Hanratty   Crossmaglen
Aodhán Mac Fearchair   Aiden Forker   Maghery
Stefan Mac Cathmhaoil   Stefan Campbell   Clan na Gael
Antaine Mac Thiarnáin   Tony Kernan   Crossmaglen
Stefan Mac Fearchair   Stefan Forker   Maghery
Caolán Ó Raifeartaigh   Caolan Rafferty   Granemore
Eoghan Mac Fearraigh   Eugene McVerry   Mullaghbawn
Ruairí Ó Gruagáin   Rory Grugan   Ballymacnab
Ethan Ó Raifeartaigh   Ethan Rafferty   Grange
Brian Ó Mealláin   Brian Mallon   Tir Na Nog
Niall Mac Conmhaoil   Niall McConville   St Peters
Séamus Ó Cléirigh   Jamie Clarke   Crossmaglen
New players to the squad in 2014
Maitiú Mac Naois   Mathew McNeice   Annaghmore
Paudí Mac Ruairí   Paudi Rodgers   Lissummon
Aindriú Ó Mealláin   Andy Mallon   Parnells
Pól Ó hAodha   Paul Hughes   Crossmaglen
Mícheál Ó Muirí   Michael Murray   St Patricks
Aaron Findon   Aaron Findon   St Peters
Riobeard Tasker   Robbie Tasker   St Patricks
Caoimhín Ó Ruairc   Kevin O'Rourke   Mayobridge
Oisín Mac Íomhair   Oisín Mac Íomhair   Annaghmore
Ciarán Mac Íomhair   Ciarán Mac Íomhair   Annaghmore
Féilim Ó Néill   Phelim O'Neill   St Pauls
Ciarán Ó Raifeartaigh   Ciaran Rafferty   Madden
Kyle Mac Fhearchair   Kyle Carragher   Crossmaglen

That is some back room team.

[orangeman]

2014 Provisional Squad Announced


Armagh Manager Paul Grimley has finalised his provisional squad for the 2014 season that includes 13 new members to the squad and 27 of last years retaining their places.  Andy Mallon, an All Star in 2005, now plying his trade in Dublin is back in the squad. After a successful season with their club, Annaghmore trio Mathew McNeice, Oisin McKeever & Ciaran McKeever have been drafted in. Four players who played in the Senior Club Final have also been added to the squad, Kyle Carragher and Paul Hughes of Crossmaglen and Robbie Tasker and Michael Murray of St Patrick's Cullyhanna.
The backroom team to work with Paul in 2014 are Peter McDonnell (Assistant Manager), Kieran McGeeney (Head Coach), Martin McQuillan (Football Coach), Julie Davis (Strenght & Conditioning), James Doyle (Speed Coach), Brian McAlinden, Benny Tierney (Goalkeeping Coaches), Paul Carragher, Sean McSorley (Physio Staff), Paddy McNamee, Michael Treanor (Kit Personnel), Paul Kelly (Team Liason/Operations) and Dr Martin McConaghy (Medical Consultant).


The Full list of players within the squad are below split between those in the 2013 squad and those new to the 2014 squad:
Pilib Mac Fhíobhuí   Philip Mc Evoy   Dromintee
Pól Mac an tSaoi   Paul Mc Entee   Crossmaglen
Niall Mac Eochagáin   Niall Geoghegan   Middletown
Breandán MacDonnchaidh   Brendan Donaghy   Clonmore
Marcas Ó Siail   Mark Shields   Whitecross
Séamus Ó Donnaile   James Donnelly   Killeavy
Séamus Ó Muireagáin   James Morgan   Crossmaglen
Aaron Mac Thiarnáin   Aaron Kernan   Crossmaglen
Finnian Ó Muircheartaigh   Finian Moriarty   Wolfe Tones
Pól Mac Eoghain   Paul Mc Keown   Crossmaglen
Ciarán Mac Íomhair   Ciaran Mc Keever   St Patricks
Garaí Mac Cumhaí   Gary McCoey   St Patricks
Cathal Mac Mhearnáin   Charlie Vernon   Armagh Harps
Stiofán Ó hArailt   Stephen Harold   Carrickcruppen
Séamus Ó Labhra   James Lavery   Maghery
Ciarán Ó Tomhnair   Kieran Toner   Granemore
Seán Ó hAnrachtaigh   Johnny Hanratty   Crossmaglen
Aodhán Mac Fearchair   Aiden Forker   Maghery
Stefan Mac Cathmhaoil   Stefan Campbell   Clan na Gael
Antaine Mac Thiarnáin   Tony Kernan   Crossmaglen
Stefan Mac Fearchair   Stefan Forker   Maghery
Caolán Ó Raifeartaigh   Caolan Rafferty   Granemore
Eoghan Mac Fearraigh   Eugene McVerry   Mullaghbawn
Ruairí Ó Gruagáin   Rory Grugan   Ballymacnab
Ethan Ó Raifeartaigh   Ethan Rafferty   Grange
Brian Ó Mealláin   Brian Mallon   Tir Na Nog
Niall Mac Conmhaoil   Niall McConville   St Peters
Séamus Ó Cléirigh   Jamie Clarke   Crossmaglen
New players to the squad in 2014
Maitiú Mac Naois   Mathew McNeice   Annaghmore
Paudí Mac Ruairí   Paudi Rodgers   Lissummon
Aindriú Ó Mealláin   Andy Mallon   Parnells
Pól Ó hAodha   Paul Hughes   Crossmaglen
Mícheál Ó Muirí   Michael Murray   St Patricks
Aaron Findon   Aaron Findon   St Peters
Riobeard Tasker   Robbie Tasker   St Patricks
Caoimhín Ó Ruairc   Kevin O'Rourke   Mayobridge
Oisín Mac Íomhair   Oisín Mac Íomhair   Annaghmore
Ciarán Mac Íomhair   Ciarán Mac Íomhair   Annaghmore
Féilim Ó Néill   Phelim O'Neill   St Pauls
Ciarán Ó Raifeartaigh   Ciaran Rafferty   Madden
Kyle Mac Fhearchair   Kyle Carragher   Crossmaglen

That is some back room team.

Good size backroom team but that's what most teams have now. Add in physios, masseurs, sports psychology etc and you'd be up near the 20 mark.

[never kickt a ball]

Provisional Fermanagh Senior Football Panel 2014

A chairde,
On behalf of the Fermanagh Senior Football management team, I would like to acknowledge the
clubs of Fermanagh for their support in relation to the numbers of players who attended the Senior
trials over the past few weeks. We would also like to sincerely thank those clubs who provided their
facilities and showed us great hospitality.
The following players have now made the provisional senior football panel for 2014.

Club Players Name
Ederney St Josephs Christopher Snow
Belcoo James McGrath
Madden Ronan Gallagher
Lisnaskea John Woods
Belcoo Brian Cox
Maguiresbridge Conor Hyde
Tempo Conor Foy
Devenish Barry Mulrone
Roslea Niall Cassidy
Ederney St Josephs Declan Mc Cusker
Devenish Marty O'Brien
Tempo Aidan Breen
Roslea Conor Quigley
Brookeborough Tommy McElroy
Enniskillen Gaels Ryan McCluskey
Teemore Barry Owens
Enniskillen Gaels Niall Shannon
Tempo Damian Kelly
Coa Eoin Donnelly
Ederney St Josephs Stephen McElrone
Maguiresbridge Ryan Hyde
Belnaleck Dwayne McNulty
Derrygonnelly Ryan Jones
Enniskillen Gaels Richard O'Callaghan
Derrygonnelly Conal Jones
Roslea Sean Quigley
Ederney St Josephs Michael Mc Aleer
Ederney St Josephs Paul Mc Cusker
Kinawley Ruairi Corrigan
Devenish Jason Love
Derrygonnelly Tiarnan Daly
Tempo Niall McElroy
Roslea Seamie Quigley
Tempo Darryl Keenan
Irvinestown Ronan Ormsby
Kinawley Tomas Corrigan
St.Patricks Eamon Maguire
Aughadrumsee Eddie Courtney
Brookeborough Aiden Boyle
Devenish Chris O'Brien

We also acknowledge the players who have not made the panel at this time and thank them for their
effort and commitment throughout the trials. Rest assured that the management team will continue
to monitor matches throughout the season and that the panel is always open for those who show
the correct attitude and effort for senior inter-county football.
Is mise le meas,
Pete McGrath
Fermanagh Senior Team Manager

[Milltown Row2]

Paddy Power have a game fixed for tomorrow night, Armagh V Down, is this McKenna Cup?

[BennyCake]

Paddy Power have a game fixed for tomorrow night, Armagh V Down, is this McKenna Cup?

No, that's the O'Fiaich Cup.

[Milltown Row2]

Paddy Power have a game fixed for tomorrow night, Armagh V Down, is this McKenna Cup?

No, that's the O'Fiaich Cup.

Armagh are 8/11, would Down be poor enough or is this based on home advantage

[BennyCake]

Paddy Power have a game fixed for tomorrow night, Armagh V Down, is this McKenna Cup?

No, that's the O'Fiaich Cup.

Armagh are 8/11, would Down be poor enough or is this based on home advantage

Keep your money in your pocket. Both sides will be much changed from their usual lineup.

[Wildweasel74]

8 counties have no problem with the rule, and had never pushed the issue as it gives them a chance to look at more players within the county themselves.1 manager has made a problem going against the other counties and selects men at uni, given they are the biggest county and the largest player pick, is he short for men or something

[Orior]

8 counties have no problem with the rule, and had never pushed the issue as it gives them a chance to look at more players within the county themselves.1 manager has made a problem going against the other counties and selects men at uni, given they are the biggest county and the largest player pick, is he short for men or something

I read this backwards as saying "he is a p***k". Do you always inject hidden messages?

[never kickt a ball]

Bradley looking forward...
03 December 2013

Antrim football manager Liam Bradley is confident that Antrim will have forwards good enough to shoot out the lights in 2014.

Since returning to the Saffrons helm, 'Baker' has enticed Tómas McCann, Michael McCann, Mark Sweeney and CJ McGourty back on board and all four are set to feature up front, with coaching to be provided by the manager's former All Star son Paddy.

"I have always thought that there are good forwards in Antrim and I have no doubt that now we have some of the guys back on board we will have much-needed additional firepower," Bradley says in The Belfast Telegraph.

"The fact that Paddy will be working with the forwards should be a help and will serve to bring out the best in them, I feel.

http://www.hoganstand.com/Antrim/ArticleForm.aspx?ID=205793#sthash.BNpdRchh.dpuf

[never kickt a ball]

UUJ bounce back for Ryan victory

UNIVERSITY of Ulster, Jordanstown recovered from a terrible start to defeat University College, Dublin and win the Ryan Cup yesterday at Pairc Esler.
UCd grabbed two goals and a point in the first four minutes to leave things looking decidedly bleak for the northerners.
However, the Ulster boys dug deep and after levelling just before the break, in the second half Jordanstown showed their true class, wrapping up the victory by outscoring their rivals eight points to two.
UUJ joint manager Barney Mcaleenan was delighted with his side's performance, saying: "We showed great heart after a bad start. And in the second half we moved the ball well and played some fantastic football. We're delighted to win the Ryan Cup for the first time since 2009." Although Ronan O'neill hit the opening score for Jordanstown in the first minute, UCD countered with a vengeance. Less than 60 seconds later, Dublin full-forward Paul Kingston raced clear before drilling low into the Ulster net. The same player added another point with just two minutes on the clock - while at the other end Danny savage pulled one back for Jordanstown. It was a red-hot start to the match and the visitors were c**k-a-hoop as they snapped up another goal. John Heslin curled in a free from the left flank with an under-pressure Jordanstown defender unfortunately poking the ball into his own net.
Five points in arrears with just four minutes  gone, were UCd going to run amok?
The short answer was no and the Ulstermen set about their tough task in a workmanlike manner.
With Declan Mcnally, Chrissie McKaigue, Matty donnelly and Paul McPolin working hard in the engine room and Cailean O'Boyle, Pat Hughes and danny savage causing all sorts of problems to the UCD defence, the UUJ men quickly cut the deficit.
Points from O'Boyle (2), savage, Pat Hughes, O'neill and Colum Duffin - with only Heslin able to pick off a solitary UCd score in reply - brought the Jordanstown lads level with five minutes to go until the break. John Maloney, however, gave UCD an interval advantage.
But in the second half, Jordanstown upped the tempo in a fierce manner with Cailean O'Boyle in radar mood, the big derry full forward firing over four points. Down's danny savage also scored a cracking point, while other scores from Pat Hughes, Paul McPolin and Kieran Hughes ensured a comfortable five-point UUJ victory. Indeed, in the second half the Dubliners were only able to muster up a paltry two points, these coming from Heslin and Mahoney.

UUJ: R Beggan, D McNally, K Clarke, B Tierney, P McPolin (0-1), C McKaigue, L Kearney, M Donnelly, N McKeever, K Hughes, Pat Hughes, C Duffin (0-1), D Savage (0-2),
C O'Boyle (0-6), R O'Neill (0-2)

UCD: E Keogh, R Wylie, R Tierney, C Lenaghan, P Hargan, S McEntee, J Mahon, M O'Hanlon, C Sheridan, B Fenton, J Hayes, J McCaffrey, P Kingston (1-01), J Maloney (0-2), J Heslin (0-2)

[our_fella]

Paul Grimley has announced his squad for the forthcoming Power NI Dr McKenna Cup. Several players will play for their University's during the tournament and the Manager will pick his starting 15 from the following 26 man squad. Armagh will be Captained by Ciaran McKeever during the tournament.

Armagh are in Section A and open up again QUB at home on Sunday 5th January at 2pm. Armagh will then welcome Donegal to the Athletic Grounds the following Sunday followed up with an away game against Tyrone on Wednesday 15th January at 7.30pm.

No.Name
1.Philip McEvoy
2.Mark Shields
3.Ciaran McKeever (Captain)
4.Gary McCooey
5.Charlie Vernon
6.Stephen Harold
7.Kieran Toner
8.Stefan Campbell
9.Stefan Forker
10.Caolan Rafferty
11.Eugene McVerry
12.Rory Gurgan
13.Ethan Rafferty
14.Brian Mallon
15.Niall McConville
16.Jamie Clarke
17.Andy Mallon
18.Michael Murray
19.Robbie Tasker
20.Kevin O'Rourke
21.Oisín Mac Íomhair
22.Ciarán Mac Íomhair
23.Phelim O'Neill
24.Ciaran Rafferty
25.Niall Geoghegan
26.Finian Moriarty

With no university players, Cross on holiday and Donaghy injured a few players should get an opportunity to impress.

[DuffleKing]

Rory Grugan is definitely a university player

[our_fella]

Rory Grugan is definitely a university player

I thought the same, but dont remember seeing him play for Queens in the Ryan Cup?

[never kickt a ball]

Rory Grugan is definitely a university player

He's missing from this list.

Armagh McKenna Cup Squad 2014


Paul Grimley has announced his squad for the forthcoming Power NI Dr McKenna Cup. Several players will play for their University's during the tournament and the Manager will pick his starting 15 from the following 26 man squad. Armagh will be Captained by Ciaran McKeever during the tournament.
Armagh are in Section A and open up again QUB at home on Sunday 5th January at 2pm. Armagh will then welcome Donegal to the Athletic Grounds the following Sunday followed up with an away game against Tyrone on Wednesday 15th January at 7.30pm.


D'fhógair Pól Ó Gharmaile a scuad do Chorn Mhic Chionnaith Power NI atá ar na bacáin. Beidh roinnt imreoirí ag imirt lena gcuid ollscoileanna le linn an chomórtais agus roghnóidh an bainisteoir an chéad 15 as an scuad de 26 imreoir. Is é captaen Ard Mhacha don chomórtas ná Ciarán McKeever.
Beidh Ard Mhacha i Roinn A agus beidh an chéad chluiche againn i gcoinne Ollscoil na Banríona sa bhaile ar an Domhnach an 5ú Eanáir ar 2pm. Cuirfidh Ard Mhacha fáilte roimh Dhún na nGall sa Pháirc Lúthchleasa an Domhnach dar gcionn agus imreoidh siad as baile i gcoinne Thír Eoghain Dé Céadaoin 15ú Eanáir ar 7.30pm.


No.   Name   Gaelige   Club
1   Philip McEvoy   Pilib Mac Fhíobhuí   Dromintee
2   Mark Shields   Marcas Ó Siail   Whitecross
3   Ciaran McKeever (Captain)   Ciarán Mac Íomhair   St Patricks
4   Gary McCooey   Garaí Mac Cumhaí   St Patricks
5   Charlie Vernon   Cathal Mac Mhearnáin   Armagh Harps
6   Stephen Harold   Stiofán Ó hArailt   Carrickcruppen
7   Kieran Toner   Ciarán Ó Tomhnair   Granemore
8   Stefan Campbell   Stefan Mac Cathmhaoil   Clan na Gael
9   Stefan Forker   Stefan Mac Fearchair   Maghery
10   Caolan Rafferty   Caolán Ó Raifeartaigh   Granemore
11   Eugene McVerry   Eoghan Mac Fearraigh   Mullaghbawn
12         
13   Ethan Rafferty   Eoghan Mac Fearraigh   Grange
14   Brian Mallon   Brian Ó Mealláin   Tir na Nog
15   Niall McConville   Niall Mac Conmhaoil   St Peters
16   Jamie Clarke   Séamus Ó Cléirigh   Crossmaglen
17   Andy Mallon   Aindriú Ó Mealláin   Parnells
18   Michael Murray   Mícheál Ó Muirí   St Patricks
19   Robbie Tasker   Riobeard Tasker   St Patricks
20   Kevin O'Rourke   Caoimhín Ó Ruairc   Mayobridge
21   Oisín Mac Íomhair   Oisín Mac Íomhair   Annaghmore
22   Ciarán Mac Íomhair   Ciarán Mac Íomhair   Annaghmore
23   Phelim O'Neill   Féilim Ó Néill   St Pauls
24   Ciaran Rafferty   Ciarán Ó Raifeartaigh   Madden
25   Niall Geoghegan   Niall Mac Eochagáin   Middletown
26   Finian Moriarty   Finnian Ó Muircheartaigh   Wolfe Tones