McKenna Cup 2024

never kickt a ball · January 19, 2011, 10:35:41 PM

Four McKenna Cup games postponed

Tyrone's Barrett Dr McKenna Cup opener against UUJ was called off because of a frozen pitch as were the games at Ballybofey, Armagh and Inniskeen. Donegal were set to face Fermanagh at Ballybofey with Monaghan hosting Cavan at Inniskeen and Armagh taking on St Mary's at the Athletic Grounds. That left Derry's clash against Queen's and Antrim v Down as the only games still on. The competition will not now be completed before the start of the NFL. A revised fixtures list announced by the Ulster Council has the second semi-final not taking place until Saturday 12 February with no date yet arranged for the final. The National League starts on the weekend of 5/6 February. Tyrone's had been scheduled to make an emotional return to action after Michaela McAreavey's tragic death. Derry face Queen's at Celtic Park with both teams on maximum points after opening wins over Cavan and Monaghan. Conleth Gilligan hit five points from play in the 1-12 to 1-10 win over Cavan while Paddy Bradley also was in fine form. Queen's Charlie Kielt will be in action against his county team-mates after starring in the 0-13 to 0-9 win over Monaghan, where Niall McKenna also impressed. Liam Doyle could also see more action for Down against Antrim at Casement Park after coming on as a late substitute in Sunday's narrow defeat by Armagh. Doyle had been out of action at county level for over two years because of serious knee injuries. Mark Sweeney and Dean O'Neill produced impressive debuts for Antrim in Saturday's win over St Mary's and could get more game time against the Mourne County. The McCann brothers Tomas and Michael could earn starts after not being involved against St Mary's.

Dr McKenna Cup revised fixtures

Saturday 22 January (1900)

Section A

UUJ v Fermanagh (Brewster Park)

Section B

QUB v Cavan (Breffni Park)

Section C

St Mary's v Down (Pairc Esler)

Sunday 23 January (1400)

Section A

Tyrone v Donegal (Healy Park)

Section B

Derry v Monaghan (Celtic Park)

Section C

Armagh v Antrim at (Athletic Grounds)

Wednesday 26th January (1930)

Section A

Fermanagh v Tyrone (Brewster Park)

Section B

Monaghan v Cavan at (Inniskeen)

Section C

Armagh v St Mary's (Athletic Grounds)

Saturday 29 January (1900 unless stated)

Section A

UUJ v Tyrone (Healy Park)

Donegal v Fermanagh (MacCumhaill Park)

Semi-Final:

Winner of Section C v Winner of Section B (1930)

Saturday 12 February (1900)

Semi-Final:

Winner of Section A v fourth placed team

Final TBC
Story from BBC SPORT:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/pr/fr/-/sport1/hi/northern_ireland/gaelic_games/9365804.stm

Published: 2011/01/19 17:03:44 GMT

© BBC 2011

Puckoon · January 20, 2011, 08:52:58 PM

Anyone at the Antrim - Down game with a comment on how Dean O'Neill played on his Antrim debut?

Puckoon · January 20, 2011, 09:05:58 PM

Did they have him lined out at half foward? I'm sure its posted somewhere, but I can't be arsed looking.

He definitely is a tidy wing back for sure.

Puckoon · January 20, 2011, 09:13:33 PM

So is Sean Kelly just done with the county for good then? Seems like he would have 2-4 years left at least.

Uladh · January 20, 2011, 10:47:49 PM

How does o'neill qualify to play for antrim? Is he transferred clubs?

Maguire01 · January 20, 2011, 10:49:24 PM

Quote from: Uladh on January 20, 2011, 10:47:49 PM
How does o'neill qualify to play for antrim? Is he transferred clubs?

It was reported that he is eligible because he's living in Belfast. No club move as far as I know.

Uladh · January 20, 2011, 10:55:19 PM

That cannt be right? Surely that's not sufficient to change your county?

Milltown Row2 · January 20, 2011, 10:58:50 PM

Living and working in Belfast apparently. Its obviously allowed otherwise he wouldn't be playing. Dublin teams have had players from all over the country playing for them

tyroneman · January 21, 2011, 07:00:00 AM

What are the chance Omagh will be playable on Sun? Any sign of a thaw in the afternoons up there?

nrico2006 · January 21, 2011, 08:51:45 AM

Quote from: Milltown Row2 on January 20, 2011, 10:58:50 PM
Living and working in Belfast apparently. Its obviously allowed otherwise he wouldn't be playing. Dublin teams have had players from all over the country playing for them

I find this one strange considering he is still playing with Omagh.

omagh_gael · January 21, 2011, 08:54:54 AM

Quote from: tyroneman on January 21, 2011, 07:00:00 AM
What are the chance Omagh will be playable on Sun? Any sign of a thaw in the afternoons up there?

There hasn't been much of a thaw here the last few days although the forecast says it's going to get milder over ther weekend so game should go ahead.

Rois · January 21, 2011, 09:03:15 AM

Quote from: nrico2006 on January 21, 2011, 08:51:45 AM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on January 20, 2011, 10:58:50 PM
Living and working in Belfast apparently. Its obviously allowed otherwise he wouldn't be playing. Dublin teams have had players from all over the country playing for them

I find this one strange considering he is still playing with Omagh.

A few Antrim ladies were playing with Bredagh in Co Down a couple of years ago. Seems to be permitted alright.

Goats Do Shave · January 21, 2011, 09:37:52 AM

Quote from: hardstation on January 21, 2011, 09:27:26 AM
COLLIE HOLMES...........................
KIERAN MCGEENEY.....................
CIARAN HERRON.....................
ETC
ETC

They all played for their 'home' county, whilst playing for different clubs...

brokencrossbar1 · January 21, 2011, 09:38:48 AM

Stefan White played in a few different counties to where he lived!

DuffleKing · January 21, 2011, 09:52:19 AM

The likes of white and padden change club to be able to play in their adopted county.

Are either of O'Neill's parents from antrim? given the clare example, i think that would allow him to play?