5.5, Looks out of sorts and was replaced early on for the second game running after being held scoreless by Chrissy McKaigue. Sean Jones: Not on long enough to be rated. Smart save to deny Niall Toner late on and lacked his usual accuracy from restarts. Good attitude, hell have better days in a Monaghan jersey. Monaghan protected the 'D', but the accuracy of their opponents from distance neutralised the defensive efforts of Vinny Coreys men. World titles for Football, Ladies football, Hurling and Camogie will be on offer with competing teams made up specifically of native born or Irish born players. Photograph: Tommy Grealy/Inpho. Sign up to our free sports newsletter to get the latest headlines to your inbox. 9, Niall Loughlin: Did well to chase the lost cause that led to Derrys goal, but mostly well shackled by Conor Boyle first and then Kieran Duffy. The standard of football from these young girls is unreal. "It means everything to us, we got the feel for it last year and it was something special. There will be eight finals in all on a hectic day of international activity at Celtic Park and with four finals staged for Irish-born players in Football, Ladies football, Hurling and Camogie and then another four finals for native born players competing across the four codes. 5, Had a fine battle with Eoin McEvoy. Verdict: Louth. April 2nd, 2023 Allianz FL: Derry lose out to Dublin in League decider Dublin claimed the Allianz Football League Division 2 title on Sunday following a strong second-half performance at Croke Park. 6.5, Conor Doherty: Unlucky to have an early effort flagged wide. 7, Kicked a bad wide in the first half and struggled to cope with the sheer volume of Derry runners from deep. We never fail to be amazed by the high levels of sporting endeavour on show when the GAA World Games get underway.. 6.5, Jack McCarron: Struggled to put a dent in Chrissy McKaigue and withdrawn after half-an-hour. 6.5, Conor Glass: Got through 70 minutes and it showed on Derrys performance. He is a phenomenally talented individual who has to stay very focused. The collage of international colours on parade will also be made possible by the on-going support of official kit suppliers ONeills. Did what hes there to do and wrapped Jack McCarron up in a ball for 30 minutes, and then stymied Conor McManus for the rest of it. These are the elite players, the players who are going to play football with their county, with their college and who want to play at the top level. Armagh got to . I'm delighted for the players and the management team. 6.5, Gary Mohan: He could claim his pass led to Monaghans second goal, but he was probably aiming for a point. Big hit in the second half and not as prominent. Trailing from start to finish, Monaghan were always chasing the game, and while they kept themselves in touch with goals from Karl O'Connell and Karl Gallagher, there was a certain inevitability about this eight-point success from a well organised and highly motivated Derry side. 6.5, Ciaran McFaul: Made his eagerly-anticipated comeback and marked Gary Mohan in the closing stages. 6, Monaghan were already struggling at midfield by the time Darren Hughes picked up an injury. 8.5, Had Ryan Wylie and Kieran Duffy for company at different spells during Sundays game. With three points accumulated from the opening two rounds, Derry host Meath at Owenbeg on Saturday in another crucial encounter. It is the challenge as he is running past me, he said with a glance across and a grin. 5, Benny Heron: Two substitute appearances on Saturday, once for McKinless as a temporary replacement and then on for Padraig Cassidy. 7, Kieran Duffy: Picked up Shane McGuigan and found the Slaughtneil forward too hot to handle. Conor Boyle kept close tabs on him and made way for Ciaran McFaul in the early stages of the second half. 6, Gary Mohan: Added life to the Monaghan attack. Derry players also fill the wing half-forward berths with Shona Fullerton from St Colms, Ballinascreen on the left and St Pius X, Magherafelts Sarah Loughran on the right. The defending champions ran out 1-21 to 2-10 winners at O'Neills Healy Park, with Shane McGuigan helping himself to nine points. 7.5, Struggled badly on Shane McGuigan in the first half with the Derry attacker scoring three points from play. The occasion does not get to him. 5, Killian Lavelle: He won a free for Conor McManus but gifted Derry one by picking the ball off the ground. Its good to get all codes on board now especially when we are going down the route of integration, he said. Monaghan goalkeeper Rory Beggan makes a save to deny Derry's Niall Toner in the second half of Saturday's Ulster SFC semi-final in Omagh. 8.5, Chrissy McKaigue: A typical Chrissy McKaigue performance. Armagh vs Down: Team news and key battles as Rian ONeill is held in reserve once again, Tyrone GAA star Ronan McNamee opens up on battle with depression. Padraig McGrogan swept over his second score to stretch the advantage to nine, and Monaghan, living off scraps, struggled to find the spark they so badly needed. The technical storage or access is necessary for the legitimate purpose of storing preferences that are not requested by the subscriber or user. 6, Ryan OToole: Monaghans goal-scoring hero against Tyrone was restricted to defensive duties against Ethan Doherty. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. Got a goal and involved in so many other attacks. 6, Ryan Wylie: Had a variety of marking roles including Niall Toner in the first half. 7, Niall Toner: Its a hard role to play when theres zero ball being kicked in. Marshalled by Ryan Wylie and never put the Ballybay man under any great duress. Won plenty of ball and gave Conor McCarthy the runaround. 8.5, Padraig Cassidy: Lined out wing-back and held Micheal Bannigan tight in the first half. The collage of international colours on parade will also be made possible by the on-going support of official kit suppliers ONeills. Rory Beggan: Pair of frees in the first half kept Monaghan in the game, missed a 45 (an easier opportunity). 5.5, Couldnt get near Paul Cassidy in the first half and McCarthy wasnt able to get forward to contribute to the scoreboard. The GAA is such an integral part of communities across Ireland and around the world, as demonstrated by the success of the GAA World Games, and we look forward to a successful Games in Derry in late July. "Derry are a year or two behind where Armagh are at. Their football IQ is phenomenally high.". So composed on the ball. Subs: Kieran Hughes: Replaced his brother after half-an-hour. "I just feel that any young lad at 19 or 20 years of age will be able to play two games in one week," he said. The challenges, though, are being embraced by Derry manager Johnny McGarvey, who is relishing the busy schedule. "It was a very, very hard decision. 5.5, STAR MAN: Shane McGuigan: Took Kieran Duffy for three points from play (one off the right) in the first half and added a fourth late on. 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Paul McNeill: Not on long enough to be rated. Armagh have been a work in progress now for several seasons, and as a squad they are further down the road in their development and knowing what they are about. RT Sport reporter Defending champions Derry are back in another Ulster SFC final following a comfortable 1-21 to 2-10 win over Monaghan at O'Neills Healy Park. Rory Gallagher tried to be picky after his Derry team outclassed Monaghan 1-21 to 2-10 in Saturday's Ulster Football semi-final but his satisfaction following the game was palpable. All Stars How the Derry players rated: McGuigan, Glass and Lynch among a host of stars Odhran Lynch has enjoyed a good summer so far for Derry. Uachtarn CLG Larry McCarthy said: The FRS Recruitment GAA World Games will be one of the most significant events in the GAA calendar in 2023. Using this tool will set a cookie on your device to remember your preferences. A job was done on him. For a county that hasn't won a senior Ulster championship since 1998 and has a solitary All-Ireland - compared. Odhran Lynch: His reading of the game was exemplary. 6, Darren Hughes: Battled hard in midfield until he was injured after half-an-hour and replaced by his brother. 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I wasnt having a go really; I know him and Im friends with him. RT 2023. The initial stages of the event will be played out at Derrys Owenbeg, Centre of Excellence from July 24 to July 27, with the finals taking place on July 28 at Celtic Park, Derry City. In keeping with the tradition of other GAA festivals, visiting teams will be twinned with local clubs throughout Derry to enhance the social and cultural element of the Games. Louth are not accustomed to entering such games as favourites and the burden of that might have played its part in their stuttering opening showing last weekend. "They would get the best treatment possible for them to be available, they wouldn't be training. McManus swung over three frees, harshly penalised in second half when he was about to break away. It was an offensive clinic, ten . KEY ROLE: Derry goalkeeper Odhran Lynchwith Eoin McEvoy and Monaghan's Karl Gallagher. Lachlan Murray: Not on long enough to be rated. Derrys best forward is also the best forward in Ulster on current form. Its alright standing out on Rory Beggans kickouts but Lynchs ability to decode them was the key to his display. March 30th, 2023 Pic: INPHO/Laszlo Geczo. Beaten twice, but the second Monaghan goal came after he saved Ryan Wylies shot. Michal Naughton, President of the Ladies Gaelic Football Association, commented: We are eagerly anticipating the forthcoming festival of Gaelic Games in Derry in July. 5, Paul McNeil: Not on long enough to be rated, Lachlan Murray: Not on long enough to be rated, Converted two excellent frees from over 50 metres out, but then missed an easier 45 in the first half. Was eventually moved on to Loughlin. Replaced by his brother Kieran before half-time. OHanlon tagged on a point in the second half, but Monaghan needed more from him. 6, Ciaran McFaul: Roved between midfield and full-forward on his return. Without a subpoena, voluntary compliance on the part of your Internet Service Provider, or additional records from a third party, information stored or retrieved for this purpose alone cannot usually be used to identify you. Got forward to score a point in the second half. "I understand this split season and I think it is a brilliant idea. Brave to go down the middle and take a heavy hit for a free. He proceeded to spell out his precise task. We'd also like to set optional analytics and marketing cookies to help us improve it. Moved up after the break and broke even with Shane Carey. ", Sun Awareness Week: Leading expert debunks common myths around UV rays and skin protection. FRS Recruitment has been announced as the title sponsor of the 2023 GAA World Games, which were officially launched at Croke Park today and will bring some 1,300 players from 10 regions around the globe back home to play in Derry this summer. Derry GAA has highlighted as much in its 2020 coaching and development strategy. The 2023 FRS Recruitment GAA World Games will attract unprecedented levels of interest and we are delighted that the Ladies Gaelic Football Association is strongly represented once again. They cruised back to the Ulster final with a comprehensive victory over Monaghan. It is anticipated that approximately 5,000 people will be involved in this years Games between players, team officials, administrators, families, and supporters. Two of those were scores off balance when he looked to be fouled. His on-field general is Conor Glass, who could be seen berating Lynch midway through the first half. Almost a bit too keen to shoot thereafter and a bit erratic with it, but very much got the better of Conor McCarthy. 6.5, Back-to-back Man-of-the-Match awards for Shane McGuigan. Was fouled for one free which he converted. Gallagher has now guided the Oak Leafers to successive . Defending champions Derry are back in another Ulster SFC final following a comfortable 1-21 to 2-10 win over Monaghan at O'Neills Healy Park. They are very much a here and now outfit, still standing, still fighting. In front of an Omagh crowd of 13,371, Glass blasted over a long range opener for Derry, also gaining a foothold in the central area along with Rogers as the Oak Leaf men imposed themselves on the contest early on. 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The boys will be back in the gym over the next number of days, they will be back on the field at the weekend but yet they can't go to play a game - it just doesn't make sense to me.". Speaking to RT Sport afterwards, Gallagher was more than satisfied with the evening's work in Omagh. Ultimately, they are facing a better team here and one wonders if this Kildare side genuinely retain the belief they can beat Dublin. These team jerseys are always a big hit with both players and supporters and can be purchased from our ONEILLS.COM webstore. Me and all the rest of the management but I just believe he is a great talent. We asked the players themselves and took their thoughts into consideration," he continued. Worked hard. "I think one to 15 was brilliant and then the subs came on; there was no standout individual. Colin Donnery, Group Chief Executive FRS said: We, in FRS Recruitment, are delighted to be the title sponsor of the 2023 GAA World Games and look forward to working with the Association on this fantastic event. The coaching ticket is obviously getting a tune from the players and in manager Conor Laverty there appears to be a unifying figure that the entire county is prepared to get behind. We never fail to be amazed by the high levels of sporting endeavour on show when the GAA World Games get underway. 7, Seemed to have more possessions than any other player on the pitch on the first half and Ryan OToole didnt get close enough to Doherty with the Glen star scoring two points from play. Derry GAA are saddened to learn of the death of former Derry player, manager and county chairman, Jim McKeever. 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The FRS Recruitment GAA World Games 2023 will showcase the extent to which the passion and participation for Gaelic Games has now spread far beyond our shores and will acknowledge the keepers of this flame. Found the time to get forward and score two from play in a brilliant display. Increasingly, the presence of almost 500 GAA Clubs outside of Ireland is growing the interest and participation in Gaelic games among people in many countries who are embracing the chance to play Gaelic football, hurling and camogie. Mickey Harte will be only too aware that he must get his side mentally prepared to begin strongly against an Offaly side arriving to Croke Park riding a wave of euphoria following last Sundays win over Meath. Glenn Ryans Lilywhites have plodded through a rather indifferent season and nothing in their league form would indicate this is a team that is going to inflict upon Dublin a first Leinster SFC defeat since 2010. The best Year 12 players from schools across the province were selected from trials run by Queens GAA Academy, with 13 schools represented on the inaugural football selection and eight on the second camogie team to be honoured. By John Harrington. Hit the crossbar when he got forward in the second half. The tremendous success in both 2016 and 2019 contributed greatly to a growth in Camogie across the world, we now see Camogie played in so many new and exciting locations. RT is not responsible for the content of external internet sites. "That's when the team who is seen to want it the most will go for broke and hope that they don't leave themselves open to counter thrusts," he explains. "Earlier in the year the lads could play in different competitions night after night, and come to training, then when it comes to the biggest days of the year, that they have worked hard for all of their lives, these young players are deprived. There are now more than 500 GAA Clubs in existence outside of Ireland and this is reflected in the presence of 105 teams that are confirmed for the FRS Recruitment GAA World Games and representing clubs from across Europe, New York, USGAA, South Africa, Argentina, Canada, Britain, Australasia, India, Asia, and the Middle East. And the energy and dynamism of Conor Doherty, Conor McCluskey and Ethan Doherty kept the defending champions on the front foot as they took the game to Monaghan with positivity. Verdict: Dublin. "Probably only one of the lads would have been in the mix to start [on Sunday]. It is particularly wonderful to see the huge rise in the number of native Camogie teams taking part in this years event, we are very proud of our game and to see the joy that it brings to new audiences and players re-enforces this pride. Derry: O Lynch (0-01); C McCague, E McEvoy, C McCluskey (1-00); C Doherty (0-01), G McKinless, P McGrogan (0-02); C Glass (0-02), B Rogers (0-01); Padraig Cassidy, Paul Cassidy (0-02), E Doherty (0-02); N Toner (0-01, f), S McGuigan (0-09, 5f), N Loughlin, Subs: B Herron for Padraig Cassidy, C McFaul for Loughlin (48), B McCarron for McGrogan (65), P McNeil for McKaigue (68), L Murray for Toner (71), Monaghan: R Beggan (0-02, 2f); K OConnell (1-01), K Duffy, R Wylie; C Boyle (0-01), D Ward, R OToole; D Hughes, K Lavelle; S OHanlon (0-01), M Bannigan (0-01), C McCarthy; J McCarron, K Gallagher (1-00), C McManus (0-03, 3f), Subs: S Carey for McCarron (29), K Hughes (0-01) for D Hughes (29), G Mohan for Ward (43), C Leonard for Gallagher (63), S Jones for Wylie (65). Offaly v Louth, Croke Park, 1.45 (Live on GAAGO) Despite the rip-roaring manner of their comeback against Westmeath last Sunday, Louths first-half showing must surely be a cause for concern within the Wee Countys dressingroom. For those who make a home from home outside of Ireland and for many others as well, their local GAA Club is of vital importance to being able to put down roots, make new friends and create new opportunities and celebrate a culture and identity by playing our great games. is daiya cheese whole 30 compliant,