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19 hours ago
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- Yahoo
Antrim and Fermanagh progress in Tailteann Cup after wins
Antrim fought back to beat London 1-22 to 1-14 at Pairc Esler and progress to the preliminary quarter-finals of the Tailteann Cup. London led 0-10 to 0-6 at the break in Newry, but a Niall Burns goal soon after the Saffrons had missed a penalty helped turn the tide in Antrim's favour as they secured their first win since February. Advertisement Fermanagh went through directly to the last eight after a 0-25 to 1-19 victory against Wexford at Croke Park secured top spot in group four. The Ernesiders trailed 1-8 to 0-9 at half-time in Dublin, but a run of five successive scores helped them to a comeback win. Super second half for Saffrons Antrim lost both of their opening two games in Group Three against Limerick and Westmeath and knew they needed to beat London to have a chance of progressing as one of the competition's best third placed teams. The Saffrons struck first in Newry through two efforts from Ryan McQuillan before four successive London scores, including a two-pointer from Conal Gallagher, edged them ahead. Advertisement McQuillan got his and Antrim's third of the afternoon, but Liam Gallagher replied with another two-pointer for London. Both sides then registered two points apiece before Conor Stewart's score just before half-time saw Antrim go in four down at the break. Paddy McBride and Dominic McEnhill both nailed two-pointers after the restart to draw Antrim level. The two teams exchanged scores before a third two-pointer of the half from Conor Hand put the Saffrons back ahead. It was nip-and-tuck up until Antrim had a penalty saved by London goalkeeper Andrew Walsh. They responded well to the miss as Niall Burns' deflected effort found the back of the net on 60 minutes. Advertisement He added a point to his goal soon after with McEnhill getting another two-pointer and McQuillian on target to give Antrim a comfortable advantage. London scored a goal late in the game, but injury-time points from Marc Jordan and McEnhill helped the Saffrons complete the turnaround and go through. Fermanagh top the group after Wexford win The Ernesiders went ahead at Croke Park with two early points before Wexford enjoyed a fruitful spell. Pairic Hughes levelled with a two-pointer before Sean Nolan fired them ahead with a goal after 11 minutes. They tagged on three more points, one of which was another two-pointer, this time from Mark Rossiter. Advertisement Kieran Donnelly's men continued to fight and rattled off four successive scores of their own to cut the gap and a few more late points, after a flurry of scores for both sides, saw them reduce the deficit to two at half-time. Glen Malone pointed for Wexford after the restart, but Fermanagh registered the next five points to move back in front. The two teams traded scores before Fermanagh managed to pull away with three consecutive points and they saw out a five-point win. Fermanagh's victory, coupled with Longford beating Carlow, handed the Ernesiders top spot in the group and a passage to the quarter-finals.
BBC News
19 hours ago
- General
- BBC News
Antrim and Fermanagh progress in Tailteann Cup after wins
Antrim fought back to beat London 1-22 to 1-14 at Pairc Esler and progress to the preliminary quarter-finals of the Tailteann led 0-10 to 0-6 at the break in Newry, but a Niall Burns goal soon after the Saffrons had missed a penalty helped turn the tide in Antrim's favour as they secured their first win since went through directly to the last eight after a 0-25 to 1-19 victory against Wexford at Croke Park secured top spot in group Ernesiders trailed 1-8 to 0-9 at half-time in Dublin, but a run of five successive scores helped them to a comeback win. Super second half for Saffrons Antrim lost both of their opening two games in Group Three against Limerick and Westmeath and knew they needed to beat London to have a chance of progressing as one of the competition's best third placed Saffrons struck first in Newry through two efforts from Ryan McQuillan before four successive London scores, including a two-pointer from Conal Gallagher, edged them got his and Antrim's third of the afternoon, but Liam Gallagher replied with another two-pointer for sides then registered two points apiece before Conor Stewart's score just before half-time saw Antrim go in four down at the McBride and Dominic McEnhill both nailed two-pointers after the restart to draw Antrim two teams exchanged scores before a third two-pointer of the half from Conor Hand put the Saffrons back was nip-and-tuck up until Antrim had a penalty saved by London goalkeeper Andrew responded well to the miss as Niall Burns' deflected effort found the back of the net on 60 added a point to his goal soon after with McEnhill getting another two-pointer and McQuillian on target to give Antrim a comfortable scored a goal late in the game, but injury-time points from Marc Jordan and McEnhill helped the Saffrons complete the turnaround and go through. Fermanagh top the group after Wexford win The Ernesiders went ahead at Croke Park with two early points before Wexford enjoyed a fruitful Hughes levelled with a two-pointer before Sean Nolan fired them ahead with a goal after 11 minutes. They tagged on three more points, one of which was another two-pointer, this time from Mark Donnelly's men continued to fight and rattled off four successive scores of their own to cut the gap and a few more late points, after a flurry of scores for both sides, saw them reduce the deficit to two at Malone pointed for Wexford after the restart, but Fermanagh registered the next five points to move back in two teams traded scores before Fermanagh managed to pull away with three consecutive points and they saw out a five-point victory, coupled with Longford beating Carlow, handed the Ernesiders top spot in the group and a passage to the quarter-finals.
BBC News
2 days ago
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- BBC News
Down edge Louth for second All-Ireland group stage win
Down made it two wins from two in the group stage of the All-Ireland series as they survived a late Louth fightback to win 0-25 to 0-24 at Pairc a delayed start to the game in Newry, Odhran Murdock kicked a fine two pointer a minute into the game to set Conor Laverty's men on their added two more points before a free from Sam Mulroy got Louth on the board after eight two-pointers from Danny Magill and Murdock further stretched Down's lead and they eventually moved nine clear before Niall McDonnell was thwarted by Ryan McEvoy in front of rattled off four points in a row to cut the gap, but a late scoring blitz helped Down to lead 0-16 to 0-7 at two-pointer and another effort from Mulroy helped the Leinster champions to chip away at Down's lead, reducing it to six points, but three in a row from the hosts helped them to re-establish their McKenny hit the post for Louth with Mulroy, Craig Lennon and Tommy Durnin scoring three straight two-pointers for the visitors as they moved to within three points of the had the momentum and got back to within one, before Mulroy's attempt after the hooter was blocked as Down held on for a narrow comfortably dispatched Clare in their first game, the Mournemen are in a commanding position ahead of facing Monaghan at a neutral venue in the final round of group games in a fortnight.
BreakingNews.ie
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- BreakingNews.ie
GAA preview: What is on and where to watch all the action this weekend
The All-Ireland Senior Football Championship takes centre stage this weekend with plenty of high-quality matchups to look forward to. Munster rivals Cork and Kerry kick things off on Saturday when they meet at Páirc Uí Chaoimh. The Rebels will be looking to get their first win in Group 2. Advertisement Down and Louth face in Newry on the same day, while Mayo takes on Tyrone on Saturday evening with the Connacht side also looking for their first win of the Championship. Sunday sees Derry take on Galway in Celtic Park followed, by Dublin taking on All-Ireland champions Armagh. There are also plenty of Tailteann Cup fixtures to round out the weekend. Wondering what time the games are on and where you can watch them? Here is everything you need to know: Saturday May 31st All-Ireland Senior Camogie Championship Group 2 R2, Kilkenny vs Waterford, UPMC Nowlan Park, 12:30pm. Advertisement Nickey Rackard Cup, Mayo vs Roscommon Croke Park, 1pm on TG4. All-Ireland Senior Camogie Championship Group 2 R2, Derry vs Galway, Owenbeg, 2pm. Tailteann Cup, Westmeath vs Limerick, Laois Hire O'Moore Park, 2pm on TG4. Lory Meaghar Cup, Cavan vs New York, Croke Park, 3pm on TG4. Advertisement All-Ireland Senior Camogie Championship Group 1 R2, Limerick vs Wexford, Mick Neville Park, 4pm. All-Ireland Senior Camogie Championship Group 1 R2, Tipperary vs Cork, The Ragg, 4:30pm. All-Ireland Senior Football Championship Group 2, Cork vs Kerry, Páirc Uí Chaoimh, 4:45pm on GAA+. Christy Ring Cup, Derry vs London, Croke Park, 5pm on TG4. All-Ireland Senior Football Championship Group 3, Down vs Louth, Páirc Esler, 5:30pm. All-Ireland Senior Football Championship Group 2, Roscommon vs Meath, King & Moffatt Dr Hyde Park, 6pm. Tailteann Cup, Wicklow vs Waterford, Chadwicks Wexford Park, 6pm. Tailteann Cup, Offaly vs Laois, Cedral St Conleth's Newbridge, 6pm. All-Ireland Senior Football Championship Group 1, Tyrone vs Mayo, O'Neills Healy Park, 7pm on GAA+. Here is the Mayo Senior Football team to face Tyrone in the All Ireland Series Rd 2 game this Saturday evening.🟢🔴 📖Read team news here ⬇️⬇️⬇️ — Mayo GAA (@MayoGAA) May 30, 2025 Sunday, June 1st Tailteann Cup, Antrim vs London, Páirc Elser, 1:45pm. Tailteann Cup, Carlow vs Longford, Glenisk O'Connor Park, 1:45pm. Tailteann Cup, Fermanagh vs Wexford, Croke Park, 1:45pm on GAA+. All-Ireland Senior Football Championship Group 1, Cavan vs Donegal, Kingspan Breffni Park, 2pm. All-Ireland Senior Football Championship Group 4, Derry vs Galway, Celtic Park, 2pm on GAA+. All-Ireland Senior Football Championship Group 4, Dublin vs Armagh, Croke Park, 4pm on RTÉ Two. Dessie Farrell has named his Dublin Senior Football panel for Sunday's meeting with Armagh at Croke Park 👕 #UpTheDubs — Dublin GAA (@DubGAAOfficial) May 29, 2025 All-Ireland Senior Football Championship Group 3, Monaghan vs Clare, 4pm.
Belfast Telegraph
3 days ago
- Business
- Belfast Telegraph
Gondola relocation plan a slap in the face for the people of Rostrevor, says protest group
The plan by Newry, Mourne and Down District Council was revealed on Wednesday afternoon. The local authority said it was 'exploring' the option of moving the gondola, also called the Mourne Gateway Project, to Kilbroney Forest Park. The project was originally earmarked for Newcastle, only to be axed earlier this month. Doubts were raised over the future of £30m in project funding offered through the Belfast Region City Deal (BRCD) after the National Trust refused to lease the council land on Slieve Donard for the project. The council said retaining the funding would require the agreement of all BRCD partners, and any proposal 'must meet the BRCD objectives to enhance the attractiveness of Northern Ireland as a world-class visitor destination'. Kilbroney Forest Park is owned and run by the council, which said the gondola had the potential to become a 'transformative visitor experience', with 'environmental sensitivity'a key part of the plan. The council added: 'The cable car route is yet to be determined, but it will not pass through the ancient oak woodland and development would be carried out in a sustainable manner that protects the park's natural assets.' The council also pointed out that the project was supported by the Warrenpoint, Burren and Rostrevor Chamber of Commerce, which described it as 'a game-changer for tourism in the region'. Others in the area, however, are staunchly opposed. Bronagh Vos, from Rostrevor, started the 'Say NO to Gondola in Rostrevor' Facebook page on Wednesday evening, with more than 150 people joining the group overnight. A poll on the page shows overwhelming opposition to the project. Bronagh, who uses the park daily, said the council's decision to announce the project without community consultation showed a 'complete disregard' for the people of Rostrevor. 'The proposal to relocate the failed gondola project to Rostrevor, without any form of public consultation with the local community, existing businesses and clubs, is unacceptable and alarming,' she added. 'This decision shows a complete disregard for the people who live here, the integrity of our landscape, and the principles of transparent, community-led planning.' She said Rostrevor was not a 'dumping ground' for rejected projects, and called for the 'abandonment of any plans being advanced behind closed doors without local community input'. Independent councillor Mark Gibbons said he was notified of the plan just minutes before the announcement was made. He said the council's lack of transparency was 'demoralising' and the decision was a 'hurried mess'. 'There are many other things this money could be spent on, such as the renovation of Warrenpoint Baths, a community centre for Warrenpoint and the upgrading of Kilbroney Park pitches, to name just a few,' he added. 'The people of Warrenpoint and Rostrevor have waited long enough and have paid enough rates over the decades to warrant proper respect. 'This project seems to be a hurried mess of disrespect and squander.' Mr Gibbons warned that his confidence in the council was 'at tipping point' and described the authority's lack of notice as worrying. 'I would call for a public consultation on this matter immediately. It really should have been done before it was announced,' he said. 'There needs to be measures put in place where the community is not being kept in the dark and the council can provide us with basic information, not just hoodwink us into these ludicrous decisions. 'St Bronagh's GAA and the Rossowen soccer club have been campaigning for changing facilities for the past few years, and are getting nowhere. 'The irony of this is that if it goes ahead, the first thing people will see on their gondola ride is young children getting changed in a ditch on the side of the pitches because the money was not spent on what is needed most.' Bronagh's GAA secretary Richy Byrne said his club and Rossowen FC had been campaigning for changing facilities for the past five years. He described the announcement as a 'total shock' and said it was 'hugely frustrating' after lobbying for basic facilities for half a decade. Mr Byrne continued: 'It makes us wonder, was there any intent on behalf of the council to fulfil the needs of young kids in the area, or are they just concerned with looking elsewhere?' The clubs asked the council to 'make this project an urgent priority, to take a firm grip of the application, and bring it to planning for a decision without any further delay so that work can begin to give the local area, our members and community a facility that is fit for purpose, on par with other council lead facilities across the country, and something we can be proud of'. However, Sinn Fein's Sinead Ennis welcomed the relocation plan. The South Down MLA said: 'It is welcome news that Newry, Mourne and Down District Council are doing all they can to secure the £30m BRCD investment in the area. 'This would be a game changer, helping to unlock the full tourism potential of Kilbroney Forest Park. 'Sinn Fein is ambitious for Kilbroney. We want to work with others to build on its well-established popularity and ensure it continues to thrive as a destination for locals and visitors alike. 'I believe that, with the right investment Kilbroney Park, could become the number one adventure tourism destination on the island of Ireland.' Ms Ennis added that this development, on top of the upcoming opening of Narrow Water Bridge, would draw visitors to the area. 'This ambitious project could have huge social and economic benefits for the area,' she continued. 'Protecting the environment is central to this proposal. The exact route for the cable car is still under consideration, but it will not cross the ancient oak woodland. 'Any development will follow sustainable practices to safeguard the park's natural features. 'I look forward to seeing how this project develops and the positive impact it will have on Rostrevor, Warrenpoint and the wider South Down region.' Newry, Mourne and Down District Council was asked if it would launch a public consultation. While it did not address this directly, it said: 'The Council is now actively exploring a proposal to deliver the Mourne Mountains Gateway project in Kilbroney Forest Park and looks forward to working closely with community stakeholders, environmental experts, BRCD and tourism partners to develop the Kilbroney Park proposal to ensure it reflects the shared ambition for a vibrant, inclusive, and sustainable future.'
