Ulster Senior Football Championship

Annual Gaelic football competition

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The Ulster Senior Football Championship is an inter-county competition for Gaelic football teams in the Irish province of Ulster. It is organised by the Ulster Council of the Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA) and begins in April. The final is played in May, but, traditionally, was usually played on the third Sunday in July.

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'We'll not play it' - Antrim threaten Ulster SFC boycott Antrim stalwart Paddy McBride says the county's football panel are in agreement that they will not play their Ulster Championship quarter-final against All-Ireland champions Armagh if it is not staged.. BBC Sport - Published 2 weeks ago
All-Star defender McKaigue calls time on Derry career Two-time Ulster Championship winner and 2022 All-Star Chrissy McKaigue retires from Derry duty. BBC Sport - Published on November 18, 2024
Donegal win Ulster as Armagh shootout woes go on Donegal clinch a dramatic Ulster Football Championship triumph as Armagh's penalty shootout hoodoo continues at Clones. BBC Sport - Published on May 12, 2024

Ulster decider has 'healthy dollop of rivalry' - McConville Former Armagh All-Ireland winner Oisin McConville is predicting the county will deliver a first Ulster Championship since 2008 this season. BBC Sport - Published on April 29, 2024
'Donegal must hatch a new plan to beat old rivals Tyrone' Donegal legend Michael Murphy previews the weekend's Ulster Championship semi-finals - Down v Armagh and Donegal v Tyrone. BBC Sport - Published on April 26, 2024
Ulster Championship: Build-up to Cavan v Tyrone Live coverage of the Ulster Championship quarter-final coverage as Cavan take on Tyrone at Breffni Park. BBC Sport - Published on April 21, 2024

Ulster Championship: Cavan grab early goal against Tyrone Live coverage of the Ulster Championship quarter-final coverage as Cavan take on Tyrone at Breffni Park. BBC Sport - Published on April 21, 2024
'McGuinness returns to haunt Harte and set Ulster Championship alight' Jim McGuinness returns to get one over on his old rival Mickey Harte as Donegal rip up the script in the Ulster Championship. BBC Sport - Published on April 21, 2024
Watch: Derry v Donegal - The Championship Coverage from Celtic Park as the Oak Leafers take on Donegal in the Ulster Senior Football Championship quarter-final. BBC Sport - Published on April 20, 2024
Watch: The Championship - Derry open scoring against Donegal Coverage from Celtic Park as the Oak Leafers take on Donegal in the Ulster Senior Football Championship quarter-final. BBC Sport - Published on April 20, 2024

'Harte and McGuinness renewal to breathe life into Ulster SFC' After a flat start to the Ulster SFC, if Mickey Harte's renewal with Jim McGuinness doesn't kickstart the provincial series into life, nothing will. BBC Sport - Published on April 19, 2024
'My heart tells me Donegal can win, but Derry may have too much' Donegal's All-Ireland winning captain Michael Murphy previews Saturday's hugely-anticipated Ulster Championship quarter-final between Derry and Donegal. BBC Sport - Published on April 19, 2024
Fast start key to Armagh win over Fermanagh - Turbitt Armagh's Conor Turbitt says that Armagh's fast start to the game was crucial in his side's Ulster Championship quarter-final win against Fermanagh. BBC Sport - Published on April 15, 2024	Armagh ease past Fermanagh to reach Ulster semis Armagh set up another Ulster Championship semi-final with Down after easing past Fermanagh in a one-sided quarter-final at Brewster Park. BBC Sport - Published on April 14, 2024
Down display 'not the reason why I took the job' - Laverty Conor Laverty describes Down's display in Saturday's 0-13 to 0-9 Ulster Championship win over Antrim as "not acceptable". BBC Sport - Published on April 14, 2024	'What were we to do, let Down walk through us?' - McEntee Antrim manager Andy McEntee defends his players for their part in a feisty Ulster Championship derby which Down won by 0-13 to 0-9 in Pairc Esler. BBC Sport - Published on April 13, 2024
Cavan hit two late goals to stun Monaghan Cavan score two injury-time goals to edge past Monaghan 3-12 to 1-12 in a frantic finish to Sunday's Ulster SFC preliminary round clash at Clones. BBC Sport - Published on April 7, 2024	Monaghan v Cavan - The Championship Live text commentary of Monaghan v Cavan in the opening game of the 2024 Ulster Football Championship from St Tiernach's Park in Clones. BBC Sport - Published on April 7, 2024
No time to catch breath as Ulster SFC gets under way This year's Ulster SFC has the appearances of a slow burner with the huge contest between Derry and Donegal not happening until week three. BBC Sport - Published on April 5, 2024	Beggan named on Monaghan bench for Cavan game Rory Beggan is named on the Monaghan bench for Sunday's Ulster Championship preliminary round match against Cavan after returning from America. BBC Sport - Published on April 5, 2024
All you need to know about this year's Ulster SFC BBC Sport looks at everything you need to know about the 2024 Ulster Senior Football Championship ahead of Sunday's opening match. BBC Sport - Published on April 4, 2024	'Lots of intrigue' in Ulster SFC draw - McConville Oisin McConville says the 2024 Ulster Senior Football Championship is "a little bit lopsided" as holders Derry face an opener against Donegal. BBC Sport - Published on October 22, 2023
Harte to face McGuinness as holders Derry draw Donegal in Ulster SFC Mickey Harte's Derry will begin the defence of their Ulster Senior Football Championship title against Donegal, now managed again by Jim McGuinness. BBC Sport - Published on October 21, 2023	Former Red Hands manager McRory passes away Former Tyrone manager Art McRory, who won five Ulster Senior Football Championship titles with the Red Hands, has died. BBC Sport - Published on August 9, 2023
Winning Ulster would be 'a massive thing' - McCabe Armagh centre back Greg McCabe is aiming to help the Orchard county to a first Ulster SFC title since 2008. BBC Sport - Published on May 1, 2023	Gallagher satisfied with dominant Derry's display Rory Gallagher tries to be picky after his Derry team outclass Monaghan in the Ulster SFC semi-final but his satisfaction is palpable. BBC Sport - Published on April 30, 2023
Build-up to Armagh v Down in Ulster semi-final Live video and text coverage of the Ulster Championship semi-final between Armagh and Down in Clones. BBC Sport - Published on April 29, 2023	Laverty's 'steely' Down subdue struggling Donegal Conor Laverty's impact as Down boss was exemplified by his players' response to conceding an early goal in Sunday's Ulster SFC win over Donegal. BBC Sport - Published on April 24, 2023
Watch: Down v Donegal Thomas Niblock presents live coverage from Pairc Esler as Down face Donegal in the Ulster Football Championship quarter-final. BBC Sport - Published on April 23, 2023	Turbitt enjoying starring role for Orchard side Armagh forward Conor Turbitt is delighted with his start to the Ulster SFC after hitting 0-7 in the quarter-final win over Cavan. BBC Sport - Published on April 22, 2023
Armagh beat Cavan to romp into Ulster semi-final Another one-sided Ulster Championship game is won comfortably by Armagh who stroll through to the semi-final with an easy win over Cavan at Breffni Park. BBC Sport - Published on April 22, 2023	Cavan v Armagh - live text commentary Live text commentary of the Ulster Senior Football Championship quarter-final between Cavan and Armagh at Breffni Park. BBC Sport - Published on April 21, 2023
Ulster Football Championship's pulse still beating Monaghan's joy after an epic Ulster SFC comeback win over Tyrone shows that the battle for the Anglo-Celt Cup still has relevance. BBC Sport - Published on April 17, 2023	Monaghan snatch dramatic Ulster win over Tyrone Ryan O'Toole's last-gasp goal earns Monaghan a stunning 2-17 to 1-18 win over Tyrone as the Ulster Championship comes to life at Healy Park. BBC Sport - Published on April 16, 2023
Ulster holders Derry earn dominant Enniskillen win Holders Derry set up an Ulster SFC semi-final with Tyrone or Monaghan on 29 April by overcoming Fermanagh 3-17 to 2-8 at Enniskillen. BBC Sport - Published on April 15, 2023	Watch: Ulster SFC quarter-final - Fermanagh v Derry Coverage from Brewster Park as Fermanagh take on holders Derry in the quarter-finals of the Ulster Championship. BBC Sport - Published on April 15, 2023
Watch: The Championship - Tyrone v Monaghan Coverage of the Ulster Championship quarter-final clash between Tyrone and Monaghan at Healy Park. BBC Sport - Published on April 15, 2023	Watch: Ulster SFC - Armagh v Antrim Thomas Niblock presents live coverage from the preliminary round of the Ulster Championship as Armagh take on Antrim at the Athletic Grounds. BBC Sport - Published on April 7, 2023
New line-up for BBC Sport's Ulster SFC coverage Dublin's eight-time All-Ireland Philly McMahon and Donegal's Sam Maguire-winning captain Michael Murphy join the BBC Sport team for the 2023 Ulster Senior Football Championship. BBC Sport - Published on April 6, 2023	County-by-county guide to 2023 Ulster Championship A look at how the nine Ulster counties are shaping up ahead of the start of the championship season on Saturday. BBC Sport - Published on April 6, 2023
Lynch says Antrim can have belief for Armagh game Antrim defender Declan Lynch believes the Saffrons' improved physicality can help them compete with Armagh in Saturday's Ulster SFC opener. BBC Sport - Published on April 3, 2023	Armagh star O'Neill ruled out for six weeks Rian O'Neill will miss Armagh's vital League game against Tyrone on Sunday and the start of the Ulster SFC after suffering a quad injury. BBC Sport - Published on March 24, 2023
'Years of hurt fuel Glen's rise to Ulster summit' Glen players Michael Warnock, Alex Doherty and Danny Tallon reflect on the club's first-ever Ulster SFC title following a 1-12 to 1-6 win over Kilcoo. BBC Sport - Published on December 12, 2022