LIDL NATIONAL LEAGUES
Galway 3-11 Armagh 0-15
Tipperary 1-12 Monaghan 1-12
The wet weather continues to play havoc with our fixtures. Since posting a few days ago, the Tyrone game has now been switched and Armagh and Monaghan have been forced to play in Antrim.
Saturday games are as follows:
Tyrone v Down – 2pm MUSA 3G
Fermanagh v Antrim – 12-30pm Bawnacre
Cavan v Donegal – 2pm Breffni 3G
Armagh v Monaghan – 2pm Allen Park, Antrim
Erin Treanor
30 players from 23 schools in 9 counties received their MFC PPS All Star awards in Canavan’s tonight. Former Ulster President Gerry Doherty was master of ceremonies as the 30 girls received their awards from Ulster President Eileen Jones Hardy. Oisin and Phil from MFC Sports were also on hand to provide each of the girls with a goodie bag which included a unique jersey and a poster featuring all 30
Initially 180 players trialed and these were reduced to 60 for a second trial from which the final squad were selected.
On Friday 4th July 2025, our good friend and former team mate Catriona McGahan was involved in an accident whilst on holiday in France that has left her with life-altering injuries.
Catriona was flown by French Air Ambulance from the accident to a hospital in Marseille and then transferred to the Royal Victoria Hospital and Musgrave Park Hospital, Belfast. Catriona is now home, continuing to work on her rehabilitation.
The extent of the physical injuries has meant Catriona has many adjustments to make to get on with daily life. She requires home modification and extensive therapy.
Catriona has worn the jerseys of Oonagh Celts LGFC, Killeeshil GFC, Tyrone LGFA, Ulster LGFA, University of Ulster GFC, Parnells GFC, London LGFA as well as Central Coast GAA in Australia. Catriona also played for Ireland in the inaugural Compromise Rules test v Austraila in 2024.
As a player, she was a great team mate and a fair, honest and hard opponent. Catriona gave everything she had for her teams and her team mates. Her football talent and dedication and her spirit, kindness and warm personality has ensured she is literally known throughout the world! We know that in times of adversity, Catriona would be the first one to help in any way she could. This is our time to step up and support her and her family.
We, her ladies football team mates and friends, are calling for support for her at this difficult time.
Monies raised will be used to support Catriona in her rehabiliation and recovery.
On Saturday 18th April 2026, we are hosting a Wheelchair Football tournament in Galbally Community Centre Co. Tyrone. We are calling on you all to enter a team. Entry is £200 (suggested minimum donation) for teams of 5 – 7 people. All equipment is provided.
For your money, you get:
– To support Catriona
– Enjoy a few games of Wheelchair Football
– Develop an understanding of the challenges faced by wheelchair users
– Plenty of laughs and craic
– A positive day, connecting with friends, family, teammates and opponents
– Tea by the bucketful
– Bar facilities available
– Live music that evening
To register a team, click this link.
If you are unable to attend, you can donate to the fund usung the link below.
*Organised by Gather4McGahan*. This group will oversee the planning and delivery of the Wheelchair Football event, and other small events, and will distribute monies raised.
Tyrone – Nicola Canavan (nee Scott), Ann Daly (nee Dooher), Lynda Donnelly, Eilish Gormley, Orla McAleer (nee O’Neill), Maura McMenamin (nee Kelly)
Galbally Oonagh Celts – PJ Donnelly, Maureen Kelly
Parnells, London – Hannah Noonan, Niamh Walsh
Armagh’s Division 1 tie with Cork fell victim of the weather and will be re-fixed for next weekend.
In Division 2 on Sunday, Donegal, with two goals from Katie Dowds (pictured) and one from Ciara McGarvey, won the top of the table clash with Tyrone to preserve their 100 per cent start with a 3-9 to 1-8 win.
Mayo maintained their unbeaten start with a 0-9 to 0-7 win over Tipperary, while Cavan secured their second win when a goal from Niamh Keenaghan heled them to a 1-11 to 2-6 win over Wexford.
An early goal from Éabha Sherry set Monaghan on their way to their first win when they defeated a Westmeath side 1-12 to 1-6 who were also searching for their first victory.
In Division 3, leaders Down continued their impressive form by seeing off Clare by 7-13 to 4-13. There were also wins for Laois and Louth, while Roscommon and Antrim drew.
Results:
Lidl NFL Division 1
Armagh P Cork P
Galway 3-12 Kildare 1-7
Kerry 4-10 Meath 2-12
Waterford 1-10 Dublin 0-8
Lidl NFL Division 2
Cavan 1-11 Wexford 2-6
Mayo 0-9 Tipperary 0-7
Monaghan 1-12 Westmeath 1-6
Donegal 3-9 Tyrone 1-8
Lidl NFL Division 3
Down 7-13 Clare 4-13
Laois 5-15 Limerick 0-7
Louth 4-9 Fermanagh 0-8
Roscommon 2-8 Antrim 2-8
There were wins today in the first round of the Ulster minor championship for Donegal and Cavan
Donegal 1-11 Armagh 0-7
Monaghan 0-6 Cavan 3-11
