McKenna Cup 2026

[rodney trotter]

Did Michael Murphy get a break at all? Played Club, College, County, Provincial with Ulster and International Rules with Ireland in 2013 Only finished a few weeks ago with Glenswilly.

Didn't get much of a break at all probably around a month or sol. He wants to play in these games but think a break would of done him good. It's nothing new to him though since last 3/4 years he's been playing with dcu from this time of year

Yeah, even if he wanted to play, you would think McGuinness would insist he didn't  and have him fresh for the League. Not tied down with DCU this year with so Dongeal have him all the time now. Suppose Donegal want momentum going into the league as last year was a disaster, but if he is fatigued later in the year, they will know why.

[donegal lad]

Did Michael Murphy get a break at all? Played Club, College, County, Provincial with Ulster and International Rules with Ireland in 2013 Only finished a few weeks ago with Glenswilly.

Didn't get much of a break at all probably around a month or sol. He wants to play in these games but think a break would of done him good. It's nothing new to him though since last 3/4 years he's been playing with dcu from this time of year

Yeah, even if he wanted to play, you would think McGuinness would insist he didn't  and have him fresh for the League. Not tied down with DCU this year with so Dongeal have him all the time now. Suppose Donegal want momentum going into the league as last year was a disaster, but if he is fatigued later in the year, they will know why.

I agree if it was me I would give him a rest. Donegal need to hit the ground rolling this year gain bit of momentum similar to what they did in 2011 and get promoted from div 2.

[oakleaflad]

Derry (v Monaghan) in the Power NI Dr McKenna Cup on Sunday 5th January at Clones (2pm).

1. Thomas Mallon (An Lúb)
2. Declan Brown (Baile Eachaidh)
3. Oisin Duffy (Forghleann)
4. Michael McShane (Baile na Scrine)
5. Conor McAtamney (Suaitreach)
6. Mark Craig (Dún Geimhin)
7. Sean Leo McGoldrick (Eoghan Rua)
8. Fergal Doherty (Baile Eachaidh)
9. Mark Lynch (Beannchar)
10. Ciaran McFaul (Gleann)
11. James Kielt (Cill Ria) (C)
12. Enda Lynn (Grainlocha)
13. Declan Mullan (Eoghan Rua)
14. Emmett McGuckin (Machaire Fíolta)
15. Benny Heron (Baile na Scríne)

16. Eoin McNicholl (Gleann an Iolair)
17. Dermot McBride (Baile na Scrine)
18. Aidan McAlynn (An Lúb)
19. Charlie Kielt (Cill Ria)
20. Carlus McWilliams (Baile na Scrine)
21. Peter Cassidy (Baile Eachaidh)
22. Niall Holly (Eoghan Rua)
23. James Kearney (Suaitreach)
24. Aaron Kerrigan (Clóidigh)
25. Ciaran McGoldrick (Eoghan Rua)
26. Anthony O'Neill (An Lúb)

[Old yeller]

Tyrone Team v Donegal – McKenna Cup 5/1/14

Donegal v Tyrone @ O'Donnell Park, Letterkenny – Sunday 5th January @ 2pm
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1 Niall Morgan Éadan na dTorc
2 Aidan McCrory Aireagal Chiaráin
3 Conor Clarke An Omaigh
4 Barry Tierney An Omaigh
5 Ciaran McGinley Aireagal Chiaráin
6 Danny McBride An Srath Ban
7 Tiernan McCann Coill an Chlochair
8 Plunkett Kane Oileán a'Ghuail
9 Conan Grugan An Omaigh
10 Niall McKenna An Domhnach Mór
11 Shay McGuigan Ard Bó
12 Emmett McKenna Eaglais
13 Patrick McNeice Oileán a'Ghuail
14 Matthew Donnelly Trí Leac
15 Ronan O'Neill An Omaigh

16 Michael O'Neill Cluain Eo
17 Kevin Campbell Doire Treasc
18 Hugh Gallagher An Omaigh
19 Kevin Gallagher An Baile Nua
20 Peter Hughes Eiscreach
21 PJ Lavery Cluain Eo
22 Ronan McNamee Achadh Uí Aráin
23 Daniel McNulty Cluain Eo
24 Patrick Quinn Dún Geanainn


Tyrone team for the weekend. Is this the first time we've lined out without any senior AI winners at all in the team? None on the bench either...will be a big test on Sunday even factoring in that it is only the McKenna cup. Great to see the football back on.

No its not the first time, you lined out without any senior AI winners for about a hundred years 

[snoopdog]

anyone know if Destination newry will show Down v UUJ on sunday??

[our_fella]

Queen's name team for 2014 McKenna Cup opener


1 – Michael Cunningham (Down)
2 – Peter Quinn (Derry)
3 – Che Cullen (Fermanagh)
4 – Owen Costello (Down)
5 – Ryan Mallon (Down)
6 – Darren O'Hanlon (Louth)
7 – Ciaran McCartan (Down)
8 – Martin McElhinney (Donegal)
9 – Aaron Finden (Armagh)
10 – Ryan Jones (Fermanagh)
11 – Conor Maginn (Down)
12 – Harry og Conlon (Tyrone)
13 – Ronan McGrady (Antrim)
14 – Rory Grugan (Armagh)
15 – Ryan Rafferty (Armagh)

16 – Matthew McNeice (Armagh)
17 – Gerard Collins (Down)
18 – Tony Donnelly (Armagh)
19 – Dermot McAleese (Antrim)
20 – Ross McGarry (Down)
21 – Shay McArdle (Down)
22 – Conal McNulty (Tyrone)
23 – Ryan Murray (Antrim)
24 – Michael Monan (Down)
25 – Killian Moynagh (Cavan)
26 – Aidan Brogan (Down)
27 – Matthew Jackson (Fermanagh)
28 – Sean Warnock (Tyrone)
29 – Gearard McGovern (Down)



I see Queens have him for now!

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hard to see that Tyrone team making much of an impression against donegal. I think its the right approach giving these guys a run but its a tough start for a group of players with limited experience of playing together. It .will be interesting to see how micky phases in the more experienced heads over the league campaign.

[Redhand Santa]

It's possibly the most inexperienced team Harte has named since taking over. Obviously there has been a slight change in focus this year towards later in the year with the older guys taking a step back and getting a rest. Lots of opportunities to impress for the younger guys and Harte should know a lot more about which players are ready to make the step up after the McKenna Cup.

Given that Armagh and Donegal are taking it quite seriously its probably the strongest group Tyrone have been in in a long time. Coupled with the inexperienced squad is going to make it very tough to make the semi's. A hammering tomorrow would already make it highly unlikely. Though hopefully the young boys can stand up and give Donegal a good game. There is a lot of talent throughout the team. I'm looking forward to seeing the likes of McBride, McGinley and Kane to see if they can push on from last year.

Has anyone seen much of Tierney? He didn't get many chances last year. We really do need a good corner back from somewhere.

I'd like to see a bit of fight and belief from the new players which in my opinion has been lacking a little from the newer players in recent year.

[Redhand Santa]

Also looking forward to seeing how Niall McKenna gets on. He looked like a big prospect underage level but just never did enough when given chances for the seniors. Hopefully the break has done him good and he can come back ready for senior football.

[our_fella]

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Queen's name team for 2014 McKenna Cup opener


1 – Michael Cunningham (Down)
2 – Peter Quinn (Derry)
3 – Che Cullen (Fermanagh)
4 – Owen Costello (Down)
5 – Ryan Mallon (Down)
6 – Darren O'Hanlon (Louth)
7 – Ciaran McCartan (Down)
8 – Martin McElhinney (Donegal)
9 – Aaron Finden (Armagh)
10 – Ryan Jones (Fermanagh)
11 – Conor Maginn (Down)
12 – Harry og Conlon (Tyrone)
13 – Ronan McGrady (Antrim)
14 – Rory Grugan (Armagh)
15 – Ryan Rafferty (Armagh)

16 – Matthew McNeice (Armagh)
17 – Gerard Collins (Down)
18 – Tony Donnelly (Armagh)
19 – Dermot McAleese (Antrim)
20 – Ross McGarry (Down)
21 – Shay McArdle (Down)
22 – Conal McNulty (Tyrone)
23 – Ryan Murray (Antrim)
24 – Michael Monan (Down)
25 – Killian Moynagh (Cavan)
26 – Aidan Brogan (Down)
27 – Matthew Jackson (Fermanagh)
28 – Sean Warnock (Tyrone)
29 – Gearard McGovern (Down)



I see Queens have him for now!
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Ok, maybe they havent. Seems to be starting for Ferm

[never kickt a ball]

McGourty named in experienced Saffrons side
03 January 2014

St Gall's ace CJ McGourty will make his Antrim return on Sunday after a lengthy absence.

The Saffrons face Cavan in their McKenna Cup opener in Creggan and new manager Liam Bradley has announced a strong line-up that includes other returnees such as Tony Scullion, Mark Sweeney, Michael McCann and Tomas McCann.

Antrim (McKenna Cup v Cavan) - Chris Kerr; Kevin O'Boyle, Ricky Johnston, Niall Delargy; Tony Scullion, Mark Sweeney, Justin Crozier; Michael McCann, Sean McVeigh; Conor Murray, Michael Pollock, Tomas McCann; CJ McGourty, Owen Gallagher, Anton Taylor.

[never kickt a ball]

Cavan team to play Antrim
03 January 2014

Cavan manager Terry Hyland has revealed his starting fifteen for their Dr McKenna Cup opener versus Antrim in Creggan.

Cavan Gaels pair Niall Smith and Micheal Lyng, who have returned to the panel after a long absence, are selected at left half back and centre forward respectively.

Killeshandra's Declan McKiernan partners Packie Leddy of Redhills at midfield.

Cavan (McKenna Cup v Antrim) - Conor Gilsenan; Josh Hayes, Rory Dunne, Killian Brady; Feargal Flanagan, Alan Clarke, Niall Smith; Declan McKiernan, Packie Leddy; Martin Reilly, Micheal Lyng, Turloc Mooney; Kevin Tierney, Martin Dunne, Eugene Keating.


   

[never kickt a ball]

Monaghan XV to play Derry
03 January

Eight players who featured in Monaghan's All-Ireland SFC quarter-final defeat to Tyrone last year have been named in the side to play Derry in the McKenna Cup on Sunday.

Rory Beggan, Kieran Duffy, Dessie Mone, Kieran Hughes, Dermot Malone, Jack McCarron, Christopher McGuinness and Paul Finlay all start while Padraig Donaghy and Vinny Corey are on the bench.

Newcomers Jonathan McGuigan, Paudie McKenna, Shane Carey and Daniel McKenna are also included in the starting fifteen.

Monaghan (McKenna Cup v Derry) - Rory Beggan; Jonathan McGuigan, Kieran Duffy, Ryan Wylie; Fintan Kelly, Dessie Mone, Paudie McKenna; Gavin Doogan, Kieran Hughes; Dermot Malone, Jack McCarron, Shane Carey; Christopher McGuinness, Paul Finlay, Daniel McKenna.

Subs: Damien Lavelle, Conor Galligan, Karl O'Connell, Conor Boyle, Padraic Keenan, Thomas Kerr, Shane Smyth, Padraig Donaghy, Daniel McMahon, Vinny Corey, Gerard McCaffrey.

From Hoganstand/Monaghan

[rrhf]

theres a lot of excitement ahead of this game. all we need is individuals to prove themselves and add the to last years team alongide those resting. 

[bigfrank]

Fermanagh game off according to twitter,lot of people not happy with such a late cancellation