By Shaun Casey ARMAGH are “like a club team, we’re not like a county team” says joint captain Michelle McArdle ahead of Sunday’s Premier Junior All-Ireland final. The Orchard ladies face Antrim in the showpiece, a side they’ve already beaten three times this year. “The forward line has clicked and it’s the same with the […]
Antrim vice-captain McLarnon can’t wait for All-Ireland showdown
August 5, 2022
By Niall Gartland BEFORE this season, Maria McLarnon had never represented Antrim at any level or age group, but now she’s set to lead her team out on All-Ireland final day alongside vice-captain Emma Laverty. The Portglenone defender says it’s been a roller-coaster of a season culminating in Sunday’s decider against Armagh, a game which […]
Antrim ‘seconds’ have already proved their worth ahead of All-Ireland final
August 4, 2022
By Niall Gartland THERE was some initial scepticism about the necessity of fielding a ‘Junior’ camogie team in Antrim, but the proof is in the pudding and in their first year they’re on the brink of All-Ireland glory at Croke Park. Brian Kearney (joint-manager of the team alongside Mark ‘Duck’ McFadden) said the development of […]
Officials announced for All-Ireland camogie finals
July 29, 2022
TIPPERARY official Mike Ryan will take charge of the all-Ulster clash of Aramgh and Antrim in Sunday week’s All-Ireland Premier Junior All-Ireland Camogie final. The Nenagh man was in the middle at this level two years ago and was the referee for the Munster Club Senior ginal earlier this year. Cavan officials Philip McDonald and […]
McNaughton explains Antrim’s competitive approach
June 4, 2021
ANTRIM camogs can make it three wins from three this weekend when they play Galway in the Division Two quarter-final of the National League. For Saffron camogie star Lucia McNaughton, the game is a chance to progress and that is welcome, but she can see the bigger picture of being allowed to be out and […]
Children ‘need’ return to onfield action says Antrim Camog
March 4, 2021
Niamh Donnelly is a teacher at St Patrick’s College Maghera and she thinks Children need onfield play.
Saffron girls plan to toughen up for new run
February 19, 2021
Antrim forward Niamh Donnelly wants to see her side push on this season
Connolly explains hunger in the Antrim team
December 4, 2020
Maeve Connolly explained the Saffron camogs’ attitude ahead of what could be regarded as a surprise final appearance.
Antrim camogs have great ambition
February 8, 2020
Paul McKillen, part of the new Antrim management team, says the Saffrons must be ambitious this year.
Five minutes with Antrim’s Maédhbh Laverty
March 24, 2017
Maédhbh Laverty reckons Sarah Armstrong should be playing for a better club