By Michael McMullan ANTRIM manager Andy McEntee has named his side for Sunday’s Tailteann Cup preliminary quarter final against Wexford. Patrick Finnegan is named ahead of Conor Stewart who played in last weekend’s win over London. It’s a third meeting of the teams in as many years with Antrim winning n the last two occasions. […]
Joseph primed for crunch London tie
May 31, 2025
By Niall Gartland ANTRIM footballer Joseph Finnegan is happy to report that he’s recovered from a hamstring injury in time for Sunday’s do-or-die Tailteann Cup tie against London in Newry. Finnegan has been out of commission for the last two and-a-half months having sustained a Grade 3C tear in their Division Three encounter against Sligo […]
Saffrons begin search for Tailteann Cup success
May 16, 2025
By Shaun Casey ANTRIM begin their Tailteann Cup campaign with a difficult away trip to Westmeath on Sunday afternoon. The Saffrons are hoping to reach at least the last four of the competition for the third year running. Westmeath of course were the maiden winners of the Tailteann Cup back in 2022. They beat Cavan […]
Saffrons begin search for Tailteann Cup success
May 10, 2025
By Shaun Casey ANTRIM begin their Tailteann Cup campaign with a difficult away trip to Westmeath on Sunday afternoon. The Saffrons are hoping to reach at least the last four of the competition for the third year running. Westmeath of course were the maiden winners of the Tailteann Cup back in 2022. They beat Cavan […]
Fermanagh among top seeds for Tailteann Cup draw
April 22, 2025
By Michael McMullan FERMANAGH manager Kieran Donnelly didn’t even want to talk about the Tailteann Cup after their defeat to Down on Saturday night in Brewster Park. And it’s no surprise. It was total dejection. His side were hit by Down’s smash and grab victory with goals from Daniel Guinness and Ryan McEvoy after they […]
McBride isn’t daunted by the All-Ireland champions
April 11, 2025
By Michael McMullan IT’S more than a home championship game for Antrim’s Patrick McBride. Saturday brings him back to his spiritual home. Corrigan Park. Stepping on the patch of grass that made him. Having pulled on an Antrim jersey over 100 times, he knows about county football. He knows what it takes. He is seated […]
Antrim must be better for longer: McEntee
April 10, 2025
By Michael McMullan ANTRIM manager Andy McEntee is calling for more consistency for longer periods of games. Speaking ahead of Saturday’s visit of Armagh, the Saffron boss also doesn’t totally buy into the narrative that it’s a free shot for his side. After digging their heels in to fight for their right to play on […]
Saffrons welcome the All-Ireland champions to town
April 5, 2025
By Michael McMullan ANTRIM couldn’t have asked for a much tougher set of questions as they head into the Ulster Championship. They’ve All-Ireland champions Armagh on the horizon, a game that made the headlines for all the wrong seasons. A quick glance. Antrim were pulled out first in the draw. It was mooted for Corrigan […]
It’s all about a performance for Antrim after venue saga ends
March 25, 2025
By Michael McMullan ANTRIM’S full focus is now on taking on All-Ireland champions Armagh in Corrigan Park next month. It comes after Monday’s Ulster GAA U-turn to fix their Ulster Championship clash for Corrigan Park on Sunday, April 12. Antrim were drawn out first but the game was then fixed for Páirc Esler before the […]
Kildare trip offers Saffrons a slight chance
March 22, 2025
By Michael McMullan ANTRIM can still beat the drop to Division Four but the odds are stacked against Andy McEntee’s side. After losing a crunch bottom of the table clash at home to Sligo, Antrim must beat Kildare in Newbridge. It’s that simple. Their problem is that staying clear of the league’s bottom rung is not […]