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. Rory Gallagher praise for sensational Derry and their IQ afte Ulster SFC semi-final win over Monaghan. This afternoon's tie at MacCumhaill Park was a completely different story, as Derry started strongly and . Derry will be without defender Sean Cassidy as they seek a second Christy Ring Cup victory in succession when competition "favourites" Meath arrive in Owenbeg this Saturday (2pm). Kicked five frees. McCarron was replaced before half-time and McKaigue then held McManus scoreless from play in the second half. Ben McCarron: Not on long enough to be rated. "You seek perfection but perfection isn't always realistic, as much as you might hope for it.". Verdict: Louth. He didnt take it personally!, Get the latest news from the world of sport along with the best opinion from our outstanding team of sport writers, direct to your inbox every Friday. Irish Examiner Ltd, Linn Dubh, Assumption Road, Blackpool, Cork. Emma McDevitt at corner-back and Ava Caulfield at centre half-forward come from St Columbas, Glenties, Loreto, Letterkennys Niamh Bonner takes the centre half-forward jersey, while St Columbas, Stranorlars Katie Dowds is named at midfield. However, they were comfortable winners over Wicklow in a Leinster quarter-final and with such low expectations on them for this game, it could be the kind of contest for which they raise a gallop. For a county that hasn't won a senior Ulster championship since 1998 and has a solitary All-Ireland - compared. 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Marshalled by Ryan Wylie and never put the Ballybay man under any great duress. Did better on Loughlin after the break. Should have netted in the second half but denied by Beggan. McCarthy stuck to his task and battled to the finish. The ruling that prevents players playing for senior and U20 teams within a seven-day period, introduced at this year's GAA Congress in February, has been criticised by other county managers. McGarvey is encouraged about Derry's start in the competition. I know from personal experience that all of the teams can expect a very warm welcome to Derry in July, this year Games promises to be very special, creating new bonds and friendships as we showcase our unique games.". The second midfield spot went to Allanah Maguire from St Aidans,Derrylin. Did then land a good score. "The key players for Monaghan as I see it. Loreto, Coleraines Aine McAllister was chosen at full-forward. 6, Conor Leonard: Shot blocked by Conor Glass at the death. Made it back for the second half and probably shaded his battle with Karl OConnell after a difficult start. "We are reasonably happy," he says. Scored one point, assisted another. 6, Ben McCarron: Made a late cameo, but wasnt able to make much of an impact. but Derry now have that panel of 22, 23 players who can compete at the top level. 7.5, Picked up a knock in the first half and was temporarily replaced by Benny Heron. I guess with goalkeepers you want to keep them in the backline as a plus-one. "Derry are a year or two behind where Armagh are at. "We have good players, knitting together well, and are mad for learning. ", Laverty hit out after leading Down's U20s to, Ulster title success with a win over Derry, Laverty's 'steely' Down subdue struggling Donegal. Derry did concede two goals, another game where they have failed to keep a clean sheet. ALPS Masters: Michael Conlan, Cahair O'Kane, Aidan McLernon, Niall McCusker, Enda Muldoon, Enda McGinley, Karl Diamond, Liam Hinphey, Paul McGrane, Oisin McConville, Seamus Kearney, Joe Diver, Jude Donnelly, Paul McFlynn, Paudie O'Kane, Cathal O'Kane, Peter Canavan, Padrg Kelly, Ciaran Gourley, Sean Marty Lockhart, Stephen O'Neill, Eoghan Woods, So composed on the ball. Its a great opportunity for the girls to play against other elite players of similar ability. Smart save to deny Niall Toner late on and lacked his usual accuracy from restarts. 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 home to play in Derry this summer. 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. Lachlan Murray: Not on long enough to be rated. Big hit in the second half and not as prominent. We'd also like to set optional analytics and marketing cookies to help us improve it. Got a goal and involved in so many other attacks. On this occasion, his 1-1 haul wasnt enough to steer his side to victory. 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. Sign up to our free sports newsletter to get the latest headlines to your inbox. 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Odhran is a part of that.. 7, Marked Niall Loughlin out of the game in the first half before being moved on to the in-form Shane McGuigan in the second half. This is a free hit for the Faithful County, which makes them a dangerous opponent for Louth. 6. The all-action midfielder sustained a hamstring injury against Dublin in the Allianz Football League Division 2 Final and was a doubt for their Ulster quarter-final against Fermanagh. 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. Conor Glass has declared himself fit to play for Derry against Monaghan in Saturday's Ulster Senior Football Championship semi-final. The technical storage or access is required to create user profiles to send advertising, or to track the user on a website or across several websites for similar marketing purposes. How the Monaghan players rated: Karl O'Connell defiant in a losing Gave Toner too much room at times. RT is not responsible for the content of external internet sites. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. I know a lot has been said about the provincials not meaning as much but we definitely are not seeing that way.". Previous GAA World Games festivals were held in Abu Dhabi in 2015, in UCD in 2016 and in Waterford in 2019. 8.5, Another solid Championship performance from the Derry youngster. 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Gary Mohan: Added life to the Monaghan attack. The Slaughtneil star kicked 0-9 on Sunday with four points coming from play. To get here, Derry beat Fermanagh in an Ulster quarter-final while Monaghan, Division Ones great survivors, staged a rousing second-half fightback to overcome Tyrone. outstanding team of sports writers. Also kicked a good score. It was an offensive clinic, ten different scorers helping them to a 1-21 haul. After Tipperary's 5-22 to 3-23 win over Clare last weekend, fans flooded the pitch in the hopes of meeting some of their favourite . They now enter a Leinster semi-final tipped to win, another uncommon occurrence. Down boss Conor Laverty has labelled a GAA rule that prohibits players playing for Under-20 and senior teams within a seven-day period as "a disgrace". We believe that sport has the power to unite people from all over the world, and we are delighted to be able to contribute to this celebration of Gaelic games. "No doubt we are better; there would be something Wong if we weren't," he said. I wasnt having a go really; I know him and Im friends with him. Might be disappointed with getting lost under the second goal, but outstanding mostly. Got on plenty of ball and kicked a good score. Derry prospect looks set to be an unfair victim of ridiculous u20 rule As Gallagher was asked about Lynch outside the victorious dressing room, the Magherafelt man came jogging down the tunnel. Four members of his senior squad will now not be available for Sunday's Ulster semi-final against Armagh. 8.5, Booked for a high tackle in the early stages of the second half, but that was the only negative in a classy display from the Slaughtneil midfielder, who also kicked a point. By John Harrington. Odhran Murdock, Ryan Magill, Paddy McCarthy and Oisin Savage have all been part of Down's senior squad, but will not be included on Sunday after playing in their impressive 2-11 to 0-9 U20 final. How the Derry players rated: McGuigan, Glass and Lynch among a host of Ulster SFC semi-final: Down v Armagh, St Tiernachs Park, Clones, 4pm (Live on BBC NI) There is a much better balance to this Down team compared to what we have seen from them in recent years. "Probably only one of the lads would have been in the mix to start [on Sunday]. The 2023 FRS . 6.5, Conor Glass: Got through 70 minutes and it showed on Derrys performance. 8.5, Had Ryan Wylie and Kieran Duffy for company at different spells during Sundays game. They cruised back to the Ulster final with a comprehensive victory over Monaghan. Monaghan protected the 'D', but the accuracy of their opponents from distance neutralised the defensive efforts of Vinny Coreys men. Their football IQ is phenomenally high.". But for how long more can Monaghan continue to produce these heroic displays of defiance that have come to define the county as much as the team? "Our role is to try and get the boys to fulfill their potential and that's all we want to do.". 5.5, Looks out of sorts and was replaced early on for the second game running after being held scoreless by Chrissy McKaigue. A FUNDRAISING campaign is underway to help a squad of Cambodian Gaelic footballers reach Co Derry this summer . 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. "It means everything to us, we got the feel for it last year and it was something special. By the time they take to the field the outcome of Louth-Offaly will also have informed Kildare of their championship status (though Down-Armagh also starts at 4pm). 6, Kieran Hughes: Replaced his brother after half-an-hour. Latest news from the world of sport, along with the best in opinion from our Mein Nisinta Seirbhse Poibl na hireann. Derry power past Monaghan to make Ulster decider Armagh got to . Conor Laverty: Down boss says GAA seven-day rule on senior and U20s You have accepted push notifications for this content. They cruised back to the Ulster final with a comprehensive victory over Monaghan. Official Website of the Camogie Association. 8.5, Padraig Cassidy: Lined out wing-back and held Micheal Bannigan tight in the first half. Derrys best forward is also the best forward in Ulster on current form. Images Courtesy of Getty Images. Louth manager Mickey Harte celebrates with Niall Sharkey after the victory over Westmeath at Pirc Tailteann, Navan. In the end, Derry were comfortable in accounting for Monaghan in their Ulster SFC semi-final, with manager Rory Gallagher saying they "were sensational at times". ", He added: "I feel that the GAA have put in a rule there that they haven't put much thought into and it is really, really disappointing.". 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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. The Slaughtneil clubman also praised the collective in the win over the Farney. 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. The technical storage or access that is used exclusively for statistical purposes. 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. Paul Cassidy arrowed over a couple of scores, and it was Dohertys superb effort that had them ahead by 0-6 to 0-2 by the end of the opening quarter, both of Monaghans scores coming from goalkeeper Rory Beggans long range frees. Almost a bit too keen to shoot thereafter and a bit erratic with it, but very much got the better of Conor McCarthy. 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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. 6.5, Kieran Hughes: On for his brother Darren late in the first half. 6, Ryan OToole: Monaghans goal-scoring hero against Tyrone was restricted to defensive duties against Ethan Doherty. Played the ball in for Gallaghers goal. Photograph: Ben Brady/Inpho. 6.5, Picked up a booking early in the second half. RT 2023. Gallagher praise for sensational Derry and their IQ They are very much a here and now outfit, still standing, still fighting. 6.5. 5, Benny Heron: Two substitute appearances on Saturday, once for McKinless as a temporary replacement and then on for Padraig Cassidy. As Rory Gallagher was asked about Odhran Lynch outside the victorious dressing room, the Magherafelt man came jogging down the tunnel. 5, Killian Lavelle: He won a free for Conor McManus but gifted Derry one by picking the ball off the ground. 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. 6, Conor McManus: Didnt have a shot until 23 minutes had gone by. 8, Conor McCluskey: Comfortable defensively against Conor McManus and it was a very deliberate ploy that hed make Monaghans full-forward line chase. They are training three or four times a week but they cannot play two matches? 2023 GAA World Games - The Camogie Association The under-20 success midweek was the latest building block for a county on the rise again. 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Pic: INPHO/Laszlo Geczo. OHanlon tagged on a point in the second half, but Monaghan needed more from him. Kieran Hughes narrowed the gap to five, but that was as close as the Farney men were able to get, as a composed Derry outfit stuck to the game plan, creating a goal chance of their own as Gareth McKinless sent Niall Toner in, but Beggan was quick off his line to smother the shot. This event will provide the opportunity for all present to establish new friendships and strengthen existing ones. Two fine points, dominant against whichever of Darren Hughes, Killian Lavelle and Gary Mohan came at him. 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. 8.5, Chrissy McKaigue: A typical Chrissy McKaigue performance. Brave to go down the middle and take a heavy hit for a free. The collage of international colours on parade will also be made possible by the on-going support of official kit suppliers ONeills. 5.5, Subs 6, Karl OConnell: Driving forward at full steam, he cut through the Derry defence and added a brilliant finish. 7.5, Started on McManus briefly before marking Jack McCarron out of the game. Struggled to make his presence felt. 8.5, Eoin McEvoy: Not as heavily involved as he had been against Fermanagh, did get taken a couple of times in the air by Karl Gallagher, though couldnt really do much about the goal his man got. 6, Another Monaghan player who struggled to reach the heights of the Tyrone game. The demise and rise of Derry football - rte.ie Alison Perry, Marketing Manager for ONeills said: ONeills Sportswear is proud to be part of the FRS Recruitment GAA World Games launch and to continue to have the opportunity to create the playing kits for the teams in 2023. The manager would like a shutout, but admitted that a perfect world isn't always attainable. Shane McGuigan scored 0-9 in Derry's Ulster SFC semi-final win over Monaghan on Saturday, Monaghan's Karl O Connell celebrates scoring a goal in the first half. Verdict: Dublin. No fault on either goal. 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. Antrim schools have three representatives, all in Belfast, with Lucy Reynolds from St Dominics, and Hanna Donaghy from Rathmore in the full-back line and Lisa Wilson, Our Ladys and St Patricks Knock, at top-of-the-left. Conor McManus: while Monaghan retain the services of their prolific scoring forward, anything is possible. RT 2023. Photograph: Tommy Grealy/Inpho. Conor McCluskey nipped past him to score Derrys goal. 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