McKenna Cup 2024

[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

[never kickt a ball]

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Rumours that Joe Kernan may be called in to resolve some McKenna Cup squad issues. It will be interesting to see how he gets on.

[BennyCake]

Teamtalkmag.com @teamtalkmagLIVE
Rumours that Joe Kernan may be called in to resolve some McKenna Cup squad issues. It will be interesting to see how he gets on.

No prizes for guessing which county manager that'll be then.

[God14]

Whilst ultimately I totally disagree with his stance, you have to admire his stubbornness & consistency.

[Itchy]

Terry Hyland has announced the panel for the upcoming Dr McKenna cup competition. This panel sees the introduction of Philip Tinnelly from Kingscourt to the ranks of the senior team for the first time, whilst 2011 U-21 star Packie Leddy from Redhills has also being given the nod.
Cavan Gaels have two players rejoining the senior fold, Michael Lyng who last featured in 2011 and Niall Smith who is returning from injury.


Name   Ainm   Club
1   Conor Gilsenan   Conchur Mac Giolla Seanáin   Seaamróga Choill an Chollaigh
2   Rory Dunne   Ruarí Ó Duinn   Cnoc Rua
3   Turloc Mooney   Turloc Ó Maonaigh   Cnoc Rua
4   David Hyland   Daithí O hAolain   Loch Gamhna
5   Alan Clarke   Alún Ó Cleirigh   Dún-A-Rí
6   Niall Smith   Niall Mac Gabhann   Gael An Cabhán
7   Philip Tinnely   Pilib Mac an tSionnaigh   Dún-A-Rí
8   David Givney   Dáithí Ó Dhuibhne   Droichead Uí Dhalaigh
9   Cian Mackey   Cian Ó Maca   Caisleann Reathain
10   Martin Reilly   Mairtín  Ó Raghallaigh   Coill na Gearraí
11   Damien O Reilly   Damien Ó Raghallaigh   Béal Tairbirt
12   Mark McKeever   Marcus Mac Íomhair   Loch Gamhna
13   Martin Dunne   Martin Ó Doinn   Gael An Cabhán
14   Niall McDermott   Niall Mac Dhiarmada   Béal Átha na nEach
15   Alan O Mara   Alún Ó Meára   Naomh Oilibhir Plunkett
16   Joshua Hayes   Joshua Ó h ÉIS   An Muinchille
17   Killian Brady   Cillain MacBradaigh   Mullach Odhrainn
18   Marc Leddy   Marcus Ó Lídi   Gael An Cabhán
19   Fergal Flanagan   Feargal Ó Flanagan   Droichead an Bhuithlearaigh
20   Declan McKiernan   Déaglán Mac Tiarnann   Cill na Séan Ratha
21   Niall Murray   Niall Ó Muirí   Gael An Cabhán
22   Packie Leddy   Padraigh Ó Lídi   Cnoc Rua
23   Eugene Keating   Eoghann Ó  Ciiteann   Naomh Sylvesters
24   Kevin Tierney   Caoimhín Mac Tiarnaigh   Beal átha hÉis
25   Micheal Lyng   Michael Ó Loinn   Gael An Cabhán
Bainisteoir   Turlach O hAolain   
Selectors   Antoin Mac Giolla Arraithe   
Seosamh Mac Carthaigh   
Dochtuir   Pilib O Cearluinn   
Physio   Simon Mac Gaffnaigh   
Runaí   Liam Mac Cába

[our_fella]

Terry Hyland has announced the panel for the upcoming Dr McKenna cup competition. This panel sees the introduction of Philip Tinnelly from Kingscourt to the ranks of the senior team for the first time, whilst 2011 U-21 star Packie Leddy from Redhills has also being given the nod.
Cavan Gaels have two players rejoining the senior fold, Michael Lyng who last featured in 2011 and Niall Smith who is returning from injury.


Name   Ainm   Club
1   Conor Gilsenan   Conchur Mac Giolla Seanáin   Seaamróga Choill an Chollaigh
2   Rory Dunne   Ruarí Ó Duinn   Cnoc Rua
3   Turloc Mooney   Turloc Ó Maonaigh   Cnoc Rua
4   David Hyland   Daithí O hAolain   Loch Gamhna
5   Alan Clarke   Alún Ó Cleirigh   Dún-A-Rí
6   Niall Smith   Niall Mac Gabhann   Gael An Cabhán
7   Philip Tinnely   Pilib Mac an tSionnaigh   Dún-A-Rí
8   David Givney   Dáithí Ó Dhuibhne   Droichead Uí Dhalaigh
9   Cian Mackey   Cian Ó Maca   Caisleann Reathain
10   Martin Reilly   Mairtín  Ó Raghallaigh   Coill na Gearraí
11   Damien O Reilly   Damien Ó Raghallaigh   Béal Tairbirt
12   Mark McKeever   Marcus Mac Íomhair   Loch Gamhna
13   Martin Dunne   Martin Ó Doinn   Gael An Cabhán
14   Niall McDermott   Niall Mac Dhiarmada   Béal Átha na nEach
15   Alan O Mara   Alún Ó Meára   Naomh Oilibhir Plunkett
16   Joshua Hayes   Joshua Ó h ÉIS   An Muinchille
17   Killian Brady   Cillain MacBradaigh   Mullach Odhrainn
18   Marc Leddy   Marcus Ó Lídi   Gael An Cabhán
19   Fergal Flanagan   Feargal Ó Flanagan   Droichead an Bhuithlearaigh
20   Declan McKiernan   Déaglán Mac Tiarnann   Cill na Séan Ratha
21   Niall Murray   Niall Ó Muirí   Gael An Cabhán
22   Packie Leddy   Padraigh Ó Lídi   Cnoc Rua
23   Eugene Keating   Eoghann Ó  Ciiteann   Naomh Sylvesters
24   Kevin Tierney   Caoimhín Mac Tiarnaigh   Beal átha hÉis
25   Micheal Lyng   Michael Ó Loinn   Gael An Cabhán
Bainisteoir   Turlach O hAolain   
Selectors   Antoin Mac Giolla Arraithe   
Seosamh Mac Carthaigh   
Dochtuir   Pilib O Cearluinn   
Physio   Simon Mac Gaffnaigh   
Runaí   Liam Mac Cába

Glad to see Michael Lyng back.. Always enjoyed him watching him play for DCU, and tearing down to pieces in 04!