Paddy Tierney

Paddy Tierney (right) has been working as a sports journalist for Belfast Media Group since 2015, having previously worked at the County Antrim Post and The Irish News.

He has been working as a GAA correspondent for various regional titles as a freelancer for over a decade.

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Soccer: Newington and Star seek to progress in Intermediate Cup

NEWINGTON will be hoping to make a return to winning ways when they take on Linfield Swifts in Saturday’s Intermediate Cup third round tie at Solitude (kick-off 1.30pm).

SPAR Craic 10k to return to the streets this St Patrick's Day

THE distance might be 10k, but we’ve taken a long road to get back to this point. Thankfully, the 2022 St Patrick’s Day Spar Craic 10k returns to the streets of Belfast.

Soccer: Newington knocked off top spot after league loss to Armagh City

NEWINGTON suffered just their second league defeat of the season as Armagh City claimed a 2-1 win at Holm Park to move to the top of the Premier Intermediate League.

Gaelic Games: Saffrons relishing Donegal test after positive start to year

GAMES against teams from the top two divisions will greatly assist Antrim’s preparations for their forthcoming Division Three campaign according to coach Stevie O’Neill.

Gaelic Games: Antrim make winning start to the year with victory over Down

ANTRIM made a winning start to their Dr McKenna Cup campaign with a battling two-point victory over Down in Páirc Esler on Tuesday night.

Gaelic Games: Antrim begin McKenna Cup with trip to Down

ANTRIM’S footballers begin their 2022 season with a trip to Páirc Esler on Tuesday night (8.15pm) as they face Down in their Dr McKenna Cup opener.

Soccer: McNeill strike gives Crumlin Star crucial league win

A JOE McNeill strike midway through the first half was enough to secure all three points for Crumlin Star at the expense of Immaculata at the Cricky on Saturday.

Irish Cup: Newington hoping to maintain momentum against students

NEWINGTON ended 2021 on a high and they’ll be hoping to maintain their fine run of form when they take on Queen’s in the first round the Irish Cup on Saturday at The Dub.

Soccer: Newington lift Steel and Sons Cup with Christmas Day win over Linfield Swifts

NEWINGTON lifted the Steel and Sons Cup for the second time on Christmas morning thanks to a 1-0 win over Linfield Swifts at Seaview.

Soccer: Newington and Linfield Swifts set to decide Steel & Sons final trilogy

FAMILIAR foes Newington and Linfield Swifts clash for the third time in four seasons in the Steel and Sons Cup on Christmas morning at Seaview.

Soccer: Gowdy hoping to make up for previous disappointment

IT might be paraphrasing from a 90s rock classic, but Newington skipper Richard Gowdy doesn’t ever wanna to feel like he did that day.

Gaelic Games: Johnnies’ girls aiming for provincial title

ST JOHN’S camogie manager Domhnall Nugent feels a win in Sunday’s Bridie McMenamin Shield final against Magherafelt could be a real catalyst for camogie in Belfast.

Gaelic Games: Déjà vu for Dunloy as Slaughtneil remain a step ahead

THE more things change the more they stay the same. Slaughtneil had the measure of Dunloy in 2017 and 2019.

Irish Cup: Colin Valley and Newington on cusp of potential glamour ties

COLIN Valley are just one win away from a possible glamour tie against an Irish Premiership team as they bid qualify for the first round of the Irish Cup at the expense of Bangor on Saturday (Colin Valley Park, 1.30pm).

Soccer: Holders Crumlin Star suffer Border Cup semi-final defeat

CRUMLIN Star’s hopes of winning a third successive Border Cup were dashed by Rathfriland Rangers at Seaview on Wednesday night as Ruairi Fitzpatrick’s late goal gave the Co Down side a 1-0 victory.

Gallery: Hannahstown a hive of fun and energy

Boxing: Quinn to fight for Commonwealth honours on the June 28 'Belfast Brawl'

Gaelic Games: Vital fixtures for clubs as hurling heads towards the split

Gaelic Games: Gleeson to take time before deciding his future with Antrim

THE WEEK IN VIEW: Lies, damned lies and stupidity

SQUINTER: Live and dangerous! Not any more as GB News pull the plug

DÚLRA: We’re going raven bonkers in the city centre

HEALTHWISE: Spread it around: Margarine gets the nod over butter

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