McKenna Cup 2024

[Gaoth Dobhair Abu]

Don't agree with what Harte is doing re:Uni players, it's unsportsmanly!!!

Does anyone know the Dun na nGall panel for the McKenna???

[never kickt a ball]

from:  http://www.hoganstand.com/Monaghan/ArticleForm.aspx?ID=70594

McKenna Cup kick starts new season
03 January 2007


Monaghan get their 2007 season off the ground with an away game against Fermanagh in this year's Dr McKenna Cup on Sunday 7th January in Lisnaskea at 2.00pm.

Monaghan reached the final of the Dr McKenna cup last year following victories over Derry, Armagh and St Mary's College only to lose out to Tyrone in the final in Casement Park. The McKenna Cup is enjoying a whole new lease of life and this year has attracted a sponsor for the first time with the new GAA newspaper Gaelic Life coming on board. The competition too enjoyed unprecedented attendances last year and there is no reason to believe that this year will be any different.

Part of the new-found status of the competition can also be reflected in the fact that a number of matches will be televised live by TG4. Monaghan team manager Seamus McEneaney has named a panel of 25 players for this opening game on Sunday with a number of new faces being drafted in following a series of trial matches and training sessions.

Among the new faces are goalkeeper, Padraig McBennett from Castleblaney, Carrickmacross centre back Gary McEneaney, Latton's Stephen Fitzpatrick, Inniskeen's Paul Meegan, Aghabog's Shane Mulligan, Rockcorry's Mark Daly and Inniskeen's Matthew McKenna while Mark Duffy who won a Dublin SFC medal with UCD last year and Jason Hughes are recalled to county duty. Bernard O'Brien is named on the Monaghan panel but he is also listed on the University of Ulster, Jordanstown panel and if representing the college will not be available for selection as the colleges have first call on the students. Monaghan actually have four players listed with that particular college, James Conlon, Carrickmacross, Darren Hughes Scotstown, Shea McAleer, Monaghan Harps and Bernard O'Brien, Latton. The Monaghan panel is: Padraig McBennett, Donal Morgan, James Coyle, Mark Duffy, Gary McEneaney, Jason Hughes, Stephen Fitzpatrick, Paul Finlay, Dick Clerkin, Dermot McArdle, Paul Meegan, Mark Daly, Eoin Duffy, Rory Woods, Stephen Gollogly, Shane Duffy, Shane Mulligan, Nicholas Corrigan, Vincent Corey, Ciaran Hughes, Brendan McKenna, Matthew McKenna, Bernard O'Brien, Damien Freeman, Tomas Freeman. Damien Freeman will again captain the team in 2007.

Fermanagh for their part are relying on the tried and trusted with only minimal changes to the senior football squad that operated in 2006 although manager, Charlie Mulgrew has brought in a number of new faces and will also have to plan with out the services of Liam McBarron who is out with a long-term injury. He will also have to reckon without Ciaran O'Reilly and Ryan Keenan who will play with their respective universities in this competition.

[ONeill]

Some unbelievably naive comments here. What on earth had UUJ got to do with 20'000 turning up to watch Tyrone/Armagh or 13'000 to watch Tyrone/Donegal.

The reason for the reinvigoration of the McKenna is two-fold. Firstly, it coincided with the restructuring of the NFL. Whereas teams had been playing from November in the league in the past, making it difficult to fit the competition in, now the first chance supporters have to see their teams in action  is the McKenna in January. Don't forget there was no McKenna at the start of the century. Secondly, the emergence of Ulster as a powerful force (2002) in terms of national silverware has increased attendances immensely, naturally. The University games have seen the poorest attendances.

[superblues]

does not matter what way  you look at it Harte  is breaking the rules and should be punished

[never kickt a ball]

No sign of Donegal Squad yet Gaoth Dobhair maybe it will appear in tomorrows GL


Queens University Belfast Squad:

F Murphy, H Gallagher, D McCartan, R Dillon, J O'Kane, G O'Kane, J Loughrey, C Vernon, P Courtney, G Donaghy, A Carr, K McGourty, E McCartan, K Niblock, M O'Rourke, D Callery, M Ward, C O'Reilly, J Gallagher, C Kielt, M Rooney, D O'Neill, R McGurk, J Ireland, J McGovern, P Mageean, P Treanor, J Crozier, P McComiskey, C Tierney.

University of Ulster Jordanstown Squad:

E McNicholl, R Murray, J Conlan, F Moriarty, P Mooney, P Doherty, D Hughes, P Donnelly, J Bradley, P Cunningham, M Lynch, R Mulgrew, P Forker, M Herron, C Conlon, M McAllister, J Colgan, J Boyle, B Boggs, D McCaul, E McConville, S McAleer, K Dyas, B O' Brien, P Downey, D Lavery, C Farrell, R McRory, S O'Hagan.

St Mary's Squad:

M O'Kane, T Hackett, K McKernan, M McIver, S O'Neill, Joe McMahon, M Murray, Justin McMahon, J Lavery, J Kelly, B McGoldrick, L Meenan, C McGourty, R Keenan, J Brown, K O'Boyle, N McVeigh, R Hamill, G O'Neill, C Clifford, J McCormack, B Byrne, J Ball, M Digney, D Coulter, P Keenen, N McNicholl, R Dolan, J Cunningham

Tyrone Squad

D.Carlin(Killyclogher), C Colhoun(Pomeroy),C Donnelly(Clonoe),Niall Gormley(Trillick),D Harte(E Ciaran),K Hughes(Donaghmore),K Hughes(Killeeshil) P Marlow(Eskra),R Mellon(Moy)M Murphy(Galbally)O Mulligan(Cookstown)A Mc Carron(Fintona)C Mc Carron(Omagh)D Mc Caul (Donaghmore)P Mc Connell (Newtownstewart),C Mc Crory (Galbally)D Mc Dermott(E Ciaran)S Cavanagh(Moy)B Boggs (Owen Roes)M Mc Gee (Loughmacrory)C Mc Ginley(E Ciaran)E Mc Ginley(E Ciaran)T Mc Guigan (Ardboe)P McGurk(Cookstown)R Mc Menamin (Dromore)S Oneill (Clann na Gael) M Penrose (Aghyaran)P Quinn (E Ciaran)P Rouse (Brackaville)D Treanor(Dungannon)


Antrim provisional panel

A Gallagher, A McClean, C Lynch, C Close, C Brady, C McGoldrick, D Gault, D Martin, E O'Neill, G Galway, G Bell, H McKay, J Quinn, J Finucane, K Martin, K Franklin, L Higgins, M McClenaghan, M McCann, M Magill, M Rea, N Ward, O McAteer, P Logan, P Close, S McGreevy, S McVeigh, T McCann, T Close, T Scullion.

ARMAGH Squad

Ciaran McKinney (Pearse Og), Alan Hearty (Crossmaglen), B Donaghy (Clonmore), JP Donnelly (Harps), Paul Duffy (Pearse Og), Stephan Forker (Maghery), Philip Loughran (Cladaí), Tony McClelland (Granemore), G McCreesh (?), P McCreesh (?), Stephen McDonnell (Killeavey), Kieran McGeeney (Na Fianna), Paul McGrane (Ballyhegan), Ciaran McKeever (St Patrick's), Paddy McKeever (Ballyhegan), Enda McNulty (Ballyboden), Malachy Mackin (St Patrick's), Ciaran Toner (Granemore), Martin O'Rourke (Dromintee), Gareth Swift (Harps), Peader Toal (Harps), Martin Ferris (Carrickcruppen), Neil McSherry (Whitecross), Kevin O'Rourke (St Michael's).

Monaghan Squad

Padraig McBennett, Donal Morgan, James Coyle, Mark Duffy, Gary McEneaney, Jason Hughes, Stephen Fitzpatrick, Paul Finlay, Dick Clerkin, Dermot McArdle, Paul Meegan, Mark Daly, Eoin Duffy, Rory Woods, Stephen Gollogly, Shane Duffy, Shane Mulligan, Nicholas Corrigan, Vincent Corey, Ciaran Hughes, Brendan McKenna, Matthew McKenna, Bernard O'Brien, Damien Freeman, Tomas Freeman.

Down Squad

Bernard Connell Drumgath,  Aidan Burns Castlewellan, Adrian Carville Bryansford,  Martin Cole Rostrevor,  Darren Cunningham Saval, Barry Doran Longstone, Kevin Gracey Downpatrick,  Conor Gribben Bryansford,  Eoin Henry Warrenpoint,  Stephen Kearney Mitchels,  Brendan Loughran Shamrocks,  Jack Lynch Drumgath, Padraig Matthews Clonduff,  Ruairi McArdle Castlewellan, Martin McClean Kilcoo,  Michael McVeigh Castlewellan,  Colin McCrickard Liatroim,  Brendan McGourty Ballycran,  Fintan McGreevy Castlewellan,  Kevin McGuigan Shamrocks, Colm Murtagh Glenn,  Brendan Rodgers Mayobridge,  Brian Sweeney St Michaels,  Peter Telford Downpatrick,  Stephen Toner Bryansford, Kevin Duffin Castlewellan,  Declan Rooney Burren,  Peter Turley Downpatrick,  Peter Turley Saval,  Gareth Johnson Ballygalget

Fermanagh Squad

C Breen, N Bogue, B Owens, S Goan, P Sherry, H Brady, D Kelly, J Sherry, M McGrath, M Little, T Brewster, E Maguire, C Bradley, S Doherty, C McElroy, N Tinney, R Johnston, T McElroy, S McDermott, D McKeever, M Murphy, J McGurn, B Og Maguire, P Johnston, E Ferris, P McCusker, D McQuaid, D McAvinue, S Lyons, S O'Brien.

[never kickt a ball]

Some unbelievably naive comments here. What on earth had UUJ got to do with 20'000 turning up to watch Tyrone/Armagh or 13'000 to watch Tyrone/Donegal.

The reason for the reinvigoration of the McKenna is two-fold. Firstly, it coincided with the restructuring of the NFL. Whereas teams had been playing from November in the league in the past, making it difficult to fit the competition in, now the first chance supporters have to see their teams in action  is the McKenna in January. Don't forget there was no McKenna at the start of the century. Secondly, the emergence of Ulster as a powerful force (2002) in terms of national silverware has increased attendances immensely, naturally. The University games have seen the poorest attendances.

I also feel Mickey Harte deserves credit for the renewed interest in this competition. Following All-Ireland success he played a very strong team in the following year's competition and made no bones about the fact that he wanted to win it. The attendance at that years final in Ballybofey v Donegal was exceptional (as was Tyrone's performance that day).

[supersarsfields]

Have to say i'm not for what Mickey is doing either. If there's a rule that players should put perference in their uni's rather than the counties then it shouldn't be bent or twisted for anyone. If all managers were doing the same it would leave the competition dead for the Uni's.
And sure Mickey can still get a good look at the three players if he wants. And what better way of assessing whether they are good enough for county standard than to play against all the county teams.
I've great respect for Mickey and his views most of the time, but i think he's wrong here. 

[wobbller]

 If Harte doesn't like the Rules or won't abide by them he shouldn't have entered the competition.Another line would be that his County Board should instruct him how to behave.

[Border Fox]

ARMAGH Squad

Ciaran McKinney (Pearse Og), Alan Hearty (Crossmaglen), B Donaghy (Clonmore), JP Donnelly (Harps), Paul Duffy (Pearse Og), Stephan Forker (Maghery), Philip Loughran (Cladaí), Tony McClelland (Granemore), G McCreesh (?), P McCreesh (?), Stephen McDonnell (Killeavey), Kieran McGeeney (Na Fianna), Paul McGrane (Ballyhegan), Ciaran McKeever (St Patrick's), Paddy McKeever (Ballyhegan), Enda McNulty (Ballyboden), Malachy Mackin (St Patrick's), Ciaran Toner (Granemore), Martin O'Rourke (Dromintee), Gareth Swift (Harps), Peader Toal (Harps), Martin Ferris (Carrickcruppen), Neil McSherry (Whitecross), Kevin O'Rourke (St Michael's).

Who's gonna start the annual campaign for Barry Shannon's inclusion??
I think the two McCreesh's are both from Cullyhanna

Monaghan Squad

Padraig McBennett, Donal Morgan, James Coyle, Mark Duffy, Gary McEneaney, Jason Hughes, Stephen Fitzpatrick, Paul Finlay, Dick Clerkin, Dermot McArdle, Paul Meegan, Mark Daly, Eoin Duffy, Rory Woods, Stephen Gollogly, Shane Duffy, Shane Mulligan, Nicholas Corrigan, Vincent Corey, Ciaran Hughes, Brendan McKenna, Matthew McKenna, Bernard O'Brien, Damien Freeman, Tomas Freeman.

Good to see the likes of Meegan, Gary Banty, Mulligan given a chance
Butsy McBennet for the county!!!! - Good kickout tho..
I hope Mark Duffy has improved ......
Who is Matthew McKenna?
I'd be hoping one of the Latton boys, bob or Eoin Duffy shines this year.
Incidentally, boband Jemmy Conlon are named on the J'town panel, Dick Clerkin is abroad for 6 months. I presume Hanners is playing with DCU
Still no McQuaid, Ronaghan, H McElroy, J McElroy.... can we afford to do without quality players like these?

[trueblue]

gerard mc creesh is from mullaghbane

paudie mc creesh is from cullyhanna

[Quarterback]

Hartes attitude is very intresting, it seems that not too many ppl are gonna tell him what he can and cant do..!!

[Slapdash]

Fermanagh Squad (Revised from NKAB's list)

Ciaran McElroy, Declan McKeever, Paul McCusker, Dara McQuaid, Donal McAvinue, Shane Lyons, Shane O'Brien Chris Breen, Niall Tinney, Niall Bogue, Hugh Brady, Shane Goan, Paul Johnston, Raymond Johnston, Damien Kelly,  Shane McDermott, Barry Owens, Peter Sherry, Martin McGrath, Mark Murphy; Colm Bradley, Tom Brewster, Enda Ferris, Mark Little, Jonathan McGurn, Eamon Maguire, James Sherry, Tommy McElroy,

O'Neill you seem to completely ignore the benefits that the competition bring to the uni squads.  It was not that long ago that the likes of Phillip Jordan & the late Cormac McAnnallen prospered after winning a sigerson with QUB, and we all know the heights they reached.  There are other examples I'm sure.  Also Harte is placing psychological pressure on these 3 guys. Should they stay loyal to friends that they've played and trained with since October, or will they be risking their inter-county future if they do?  I'm sure he could get a 'scout' to watch these UUJ games or get a video.  Considering the McKenna Cup was resurrected only 5/6(?) years ago, were players not blooded in the NFL to see if they were championship material before this anyway?  IMO the NFL would be a better test of a players worth than the McKenna Cup, albeit the quality has improved recently.  Now what a lovely way to begin life on the board  

[cavanmaniac]

O'Neill I don't really think most people are annoyed at Harte for wanting to select his own best team for this competition - it's a big year for Tyrone, he's keen to get started and has learned from last year as you say although that said, there's hardly a massive rebuilding job required for the red hands either. It's more his flagrant breaking ranks and going against the gentleman's agreement between the Ulster council and its counties, that no manager would make first call on University players, that's annoying people.

If the rest are complying and are happy to do so, Mickey should wind his neck in, stick to the agreement and stay in line with everyone else on this.

[never kickt a ball]

Taken from below. Headquarters have moved Antrim into O'Byrne Cup

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Saffrons start McGreevy for O'Byrne Cup opener

Thursday, January 4

Antrim have named their starting XV to play Down in the Gaelic Life-sponsored Dr McKenna Cup at Downpatrick on Sunday.

New Saffron County manager Jody Gormley has selected highly rated goalkeeper Sean McGreevy to start between the posts for the Section C clash, which throws in at 2pm.

The one-time All-Star nominee is the only man on the comeback trail though; O'Donovan Rossa forward Paul Close will also be making his competitive return in the Saffron jersey.

Intercounty hurler Gavin Bell has been given the nod for the footballers at centre back.
Gormley has opted to field a relatively experienced side with the majority of the team having already tasted championship football.

SF v Down: Sean McGreevy; Damien Gault, Colin Brady, L Higgins; Sean McVeigh, Gavin Bell, Niall Ward; Joe Quinn, Darrell Martin; Aiden Gallagher, Michael McCann, Eoin O'Neill; Paul Close, Ciaran Close, Michael Rea.

[charlie stubbs]

agree with slapdash not only will the 3 lads be letting their mates down they could possibly jeoperdise their chance of a sigerson place.the competition will be very fierce for a starting position and this could work against them.harte needs to catch himself on.the lads no that with the strength of the tyrone panel(i would say close to fifty people could do a job) they may not get another chance or someone may shine in their absence