McKenna Cup 2024

[stronghold]

Mc Kenna Cup Regulations, not the Mickey Harte version

The Dr McKenna Cup is a most prestigious competition organised by Comhairle Uladh. The competition has been running since 1926. It was designed as a competition to aid Ulster teams in pre season preparation. It has always been a competitive tournament with a noticeable correlation between success in the Dr McKenna Cup and success in National League and Ulster Championship.

Some years ago, the Ulster Council allowed universities to enter the competition. This allows our universities to prepare for the Sigerson Cup which commences immediately afterwards and to offer fresh competition to counties. Counties also benefit from the extra game time and the opportunity to view new players prior to the National Football League. The Ulster Council has repeatedly welcomed the addition of universities to the competition.

For the universities to be competitive, they need to be allowed to play their Sigerson Cup panels. The format of allowing universities to compete has been so successful that all other provinces now follow suit.

The Ulster Council control the competition and apply the regulations. Universities do not have the panel strengths to compete unless they are allowed to play with their full Sigerson panels. Universities are not allowed to play first year students on the Sigerson team. In the spirit of the GAA, the progress of those players who are selected to play for their college in this competition and who are deemed to be suitable for the county team, should not be hindered. In most instances, counties have been accommodating in the above and it is the wish of the Ulster Council for this to continue.

Competition Regulations:

(1)University Teams have first preference on Players.

(2)University Teams must submit their panel of twenty six players prior to 2nd December and counties will have the opportunity to respond by 9th December, the same date that they must submit their panel of twenty six players. All lists will be approved by Competition Control Committee on behalf of Comhairle Uladh at the December meeting. Teams must be drawn from the twenty six players approved by Comhairle Uladh.

(3) Comhairle Uladh will appoint a mediator who will facilitate dialogue in the event of a disputed player.

(4) A player who has competed with his university team in a similar competition in another province may not participate in the Dr McKenna Cup competition, in accordance with Rial 3.47 (b) T.O. 2011.

(5) A player may not play with both his University and County Team in the same competition.

(6) If teams finish level on points scoring averages will apply.

(7) The fourth placed team shall be determined from the runner up in each

Section using the formula at (5) above.

( Refixtures shall be played at Floodlit Grounds.

(9) The Semi Finals and Final shall be played at Floodlit Grounds and include extra time if required.

(10) Failure to comply with Competition Regulations shall entail forfeiture of the game.

[orangeman]

In the irish news today, Mickey gives an explanation about the colleges and counties debate.

At least he nailed his colours to the mast early and did not deviate.

[Fuzzman]

Can anyone post it up or give us the gist of it?

Can anyone tell me how many Tyrone lads are lining out for their colleges?

[stronghold]

I believe Tyrone have 6 UUJ lads, 2 QUB and at least 3 St Mary's

[BennyCake]

At least he nailed his colours to the mast early and did not deviate.

Nobody was expecting him to.

It would be interesting to know how much game time Tyrone's college players get in the competition. Surely if some of them only get the odd 10 or 15 minutes here and there, they'd be better off with their colleges?

[Rawhide]

How is a player better off playing with another team? How will he become familiar with the type of football you are trying to promote if he is not with your team, but with another? There can only be one answer if you have ever been involved in football.

[never kickt a ball]

 
Tyrone team v Queens – Sunday 12th January

Comórtas: Dr McKenna Cup
Cluiche: QUB v Tír Eoghain
Ionad: An Omaigh
Dáta: 12 Eanair 2014
Throw-in: 2pm

1 Michael O'Neill Cluain Eo
2 Hugh Gallagher An Omaigh
3 Kevin Campbell Doire Treasc
4 Ronan McNamee Achadh Uí Aráin
5 Ciaran McGinley Aireagal Chiaráin
6 Peter Harte Aireagal Chiaráin
7 Tiernan McCann Coill an Chlochair
8 Niall McKenna An Domhnach Mór
9 Conan Grugan An Omaigh
10 Kevin Gallagher An Baile Nua
11 Peter Hughes Eiscreach
12 PJ Lavery Cluain Eo
13 Patrick Quinn Dún Geanainn
14 Daniel McNulty Cluain Eo
15 Connor McAliskey Cluain Eo
16 Niall Morgan Éadan na dTorc
17 Conor Clarke An Omaigh
18 Matthew Donnelly Trí Leac
19 Danny McBride An Srath Ban
20 Aidan McCrory Aireagal Chiaráin
21 Shea McGuigan Ard Bó
22 Emmett McKenna Eaglais
23 Patrick McNiece Oileán a'Ghuail
24 Ronan O'Neill An Omaigh
25 Darren McCurry Éadan na dTorc

[never kickt a ball]

Derry make wholesale changes
09 January 2014

Derry manager Brian McIver has made eight changes in personnel to his team for Sunday's McKenna Cup round 2 game with Fermanagh.

Eoin McNicholl, Dermot McBride, Aidan McAlynn, Kevin Johnston, Patsy Bradley, Niall Holly, James Kearney and Aaron Kerrigan all come into the fold.

Thomas Mallon, Declan Brown, Charlie Kielt, Sean Leo McGoldrick, Fergal Doherty, Ciaran McFaul, Mark Lynch and Enda Lynn are the players to make way.

Derry (McKenna Cup v Fermanagh) - Eoin McNicholl; Michael McShane, Oisin Duffy, Dermot McBride; Carlus McWilliams, Aidan McAlynn, Kevin Johnston; Patsy Bradley, Niall Holly; Benny Heron, James Kielt, James Kearney; Declan Mullan, Emmett McGuckin, Aaron Kerrigan.

Subs: Thomas Mallon, Declan Brown, Mark Craig, Charlie Kielt, Sean Leo McGoldrick, Peter Cassidy, Paudie McGuigan, Fergal Doherty, Ciaran McFaul, Neill McNicholl, Ciaran McGoldrick, Anthony O'Neill.

http://www.hoganstand.com/Derry/ArticleForm.aspx?ID=207311

[never kickt a ball]

Bradley names experimental Antrim side
09 January 2014

Antrim football manager Liam BradleyNew Antrim manager Liam Bradley has named an experimental side to face Jordanstown in the McKenna Cup at Creggan on Sunday.

Antrim (McKenna Cup v UUJ) - Oisin Kerr; Kevin O'Boyle, Dermot McCann, Justin Crozier; Tony Scullion, Martin Johnston, Mark McAleese; Mark Sweeney, Michael McCann; Conor Murray, Philip Maguire, Paddy Kelly; Paddy Cunningham, CJ McGourty, Brian Neeson.

Subs: Chris Kerr, Richard Johnston, Owen Gallagher, Sean McVeigh, Michael Pollock, Tomas McCann, James Lavery, Niall Delargy, Anton Taylor, Patrick Gallagher, David McGuckin, Conal Kelly.


http://www.hoganstand.com/Antrim/ArticleForm.aspx?ID=207312

[never kickt a ball]

Armagh team to play Donegal
10 January 2014

The Armagh team to play Donegal on Sunday in the Athletic Grounds, shows three changes from the side that defeated Queen's.

Philip McEvoy, James Lavery and Stefan Forker start in place of Niall Geoghegan, Stephen Harold and Eugene McVerry.

Armagh (McKenna Cup v Donegal) - Philip McEvoy; Andy Mallon, Charlie Vernon, Gary McCooey; Mark Shields, Kieran Toner, Ciarán Rafferty; Ethan Rafferty, James Lavery; Oisín Mac Íomhair, Brian Mallon, Stefan Campbell; Robbie Tasker, Stefan Forker, Niall McConville.

Subs: Niall Geoghegan, Ciarán Mac Íomhair, Finian Moriarty, Eugene McVerry, Eddie English, Paudi Rodgers, Kevin O'Rourke, Ciaran McCooey, Diarmuid O'Hagan, Miceal McKenna.

http://www.hoganstand.com/Armagh/ArticleForm.aspx?ID=207334

[rodney trotter]

 
Tyrone team v Queens – Sunday 12th January

Comórtas: Dr McKenna Cup
Cluiche: QUB v Tír Eoghain
Ionad: An Omaigh
Dáta: 12 Eanair 2014
Throw-in: 2pm

1 Michael O'Neill Cluain Eo
2 Hugh Gallagher An Omaigh
3 Kevin Campbell Doire Treasc
4 Ronan McNamee Achadh Uí Aráin
5 Ciaran McGinley Aireagal Chiaráin
6 Peter Harte Aireagal Chiaráin
7 Tiernan McCann Coill an Chlochair
8 Niall McKenna An Domhnach Mór
9 Conan Grugan An Omaigh
10 Kevin Gallagher An Baile Nua
11 Peter Hughes Eiscreach
12 PJ Lavery Cluain Eo
13 Patrick Quinn Dún Geanainn
14 Daniel McNulty Cluain Eo
15 Connor McAliskey Cluain Eo
16 Niall Morgan Éadan na dTorc
17 Conor Clarke An Omaigh
18 Matthew Donnelly Trí Leac
19 Danny McBride An Srath Ban
20 Aidan McCrory Aireagal Chiaráin
21 Shea McGuigan Ard Bó
22 Emmett McKenna Eaglais
23 Patrick McNiece Oileán a'Ghuail
24 Ronan O'Neill An Omaigh
25 Darren McCurry Éadan na dTorc

Yeah the college lads were badly needed, Mattie Donnely, Ronan O Neill, Danny McBride, sitting on the bench

[never kickt a ball]

Thieves target county team
08 January 2014

Cavan County Board has increased security around Kingspan Breffni Park after five members of the senior football panel had personal belongings stolen during a training session.

Terry Hyland and his players were putting the finishing touches to their preparations for their Dr McKenna Cup opener against Antrim when their dressing room was burgled on Friday, January 3rd between 8-9pm.

Gardai are investigating the incident in which smart phones, wallets, cash and a set of car keys were stolen.

"We're very disappointed that while a group of players representing their county were out training in preparation for the match at the weekend, individuals would target them like that," PRO Declan Woods said to the Anglo Celt.

"It's indicative of incidents occurring at this time, and it is a reminder that we all must be more aware and vigilant in protecting our property, whether that's at home or elsewhere."

A spokesperson for Cavan Gardai told the Anglo Celt: "We'd be appealing to anyone who was in Breffni Park at the time, or around the area who may have observed anyone or anything suspicious to report it to Gardai."

[never kickt a ball]

Monaghan make changes for St Mary's test
10 January 2014

Monaghan boss Malachy O'Rourke has made a raft of personnel changes to his team to play St Mary's College, Belfast on Sunday.

Gerard McCaffrey, an Ulster club JFC winner with Emyvale, replaces Rory Beggan between the posts while Padraic Keenan, Thomas Kerr, Shane Smyth and Padraig Donaghy, who were introduced as substitutes in the opening round against Derry come into the attack.

Monaghan (McKenna Cup v St Mary's) - Gerard Mc Caffrey; Fintan Kelly, Kieran Duffy, Ryan Wylie; Karl O'Connell, Dessie Mone, Conor Galligan; Gavin Doogan, Kieran Hughes; Padraic Keenan, Jack McCarron, Thomas Kerr; Christopher McGuinness, Shane Smyth, Padraig Donaghy.

Subs: Damien Lavelle, Rory Beggan, Paudie McKenna, Conor Boyle, Dick Clerkin, Stephen Galloghy, Shane Carey, Dermot Malone, Daniel Mc Kenna, Paul Finlay, Vinny Corey.

[Redhand Santa]

 
Tyrone team v Queens – Sunday 12th January

Comórtas: Dr McKenna Cup
Cluiche: QUB v Tír Eoghain
Ionad: An Omaigh
Dáta: 12 Eanair 2014
Throw-in: 2pm

1 Michael O'Neill Cluain Eo
2 Hugh Gallagher An Omaigh
3 Kevin Campbell Doire Treasc
4 Ronan McNamee Achadh Uí Aráin
5 Ciaran McGinley Aireagal Chiaráin
6 Peter Harte Aireagal Chiaráin
7 Tiernan McCann Coill an Chlochair
8 Niall McKenna An Domhnach Mór
9 Conan Grugan An Omaigh
10 Kevin Gallagher An Baile Nua
11 Peter Hughes Eiscreach
12 PJ Lavery Cluain Eo
13 Patrick Quinn Dún Geanainn
14 Daniel McNulty Cluain Eo
15 Connor McAliskey Cluain Eo
16 Niall Morgan Éadan na dTorc
17 Conor Clarke An Omaigh
18 Matthew Donnelly Trí Leac
19 Danny McBride An Srath Ban
20 Aidan McCrory Aireagal Chiaráin
21 Shea McGuigan Ard Bó
22 Emmett McKenna Eaglais
23 Patrick McNiece Oileán a'Ghuail
24 Ronan O'Neill An Omaigh
25 Darren McCurry Éadan na dTorc

Yeah the college lads were badly needed, Mattie Donnely, Ronan O Neill, Danny McBride, sitting on the bench

They just weren't needed for this game. I'd say by end of the McKenna cup the boys above will get more game time than they would have with their uni. Plus the games they play in will be more competitive.

[our_fella]

Armagh TV will be streaming the game v Donegal worldwide for only a £1!