ANTRIM and Ulster Intermediate Hurling champions, St Gall’s begin their Division One campaign against West Belfast neighbours St John’s, but they will do so without a manager along the sideline at Corrigan Park (3pm). The Milltown Row men suffered a 1-13 to 2-4 loss to eventual champions Oranmore-Maree of Galway in their All-Ireland Club Intermediate […]
West Belfast derby takes centre stage as hurling leagues recommence

Pic of the day, Tuesday March 19

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