By Shaun Casey Promotion bid complete THE camogs of Antrim had an excellent season with promotion clinched to Division 1A for next year. The Saffrons hit three first-half goals to put them in a winning position against Clare in the decider. Advertisement Caitrín Dobbin had the ball in the net within minutes. Katie Molloy added the […]
The Dawn of Doran: The new Antrim manager looks ahead
OVER the past few weeks and months, Mark Doran has been married to his phone. His intention, after being appointed the new Antrim football manager, is to get the best players in the county out on the field in 2026 and to give their loyal fanbase something to shout about. Doran has searched high and […]
Colm Collins: Doran will get the best out of Antrim
By Shaun Casey MARK Doran was appointed as the new manager of the Antrim senior football team and former Clare manager Colm Collins, who had Doran has a member of his backroom team in 2023, believes it’s a brilliant move for the Saffron County. Doran spent a season with Collins in the Banner County before joining […]
Saffrons begin search for Tailteann Cup success
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 […]
Niblock: Antrim deserve home advantage against All-Ireland champions
By Shaun Casey ANTRIM’S Ulster Championship opener against All-Ireland champions Armagh should be played in Corrigan Park, says former Saffron attacker Kevin Niblock. The sides are due to get their championship campaigns underway next April. Armagh supporters follow their team in their droves and with Kieran McGeeney’s side facing into next season hoping to defend […]
Burns going in with his eyes wide open
By Michael McMullan THERE is a positive vibe in St Comgall’s camp ahead of Saturday’s showdown with St Agnes’ but manager Barry Burns’ eyes are wide open. His side have won all their league and championship games but feels this is going to be a battle against a different St Agnes’ team. Burns is full […]
Busy weekend on the Antrim football front
By Niall Gartland SOME of the heavy hitters in Antrim were in imperious form in round one of the senior championship and they’ll be expecting to take a big step towards the knock-out rounds in their second outings of the campaign this weekend. Reigning champions Cargin blasted five goals past Rossa on their first day […]
Antrim league heads for the play-offs
By Michael McMullan IT’S a case of seven into four doesn’t go as the Antrim Senior Football League heads for a finale in the coming weeks. In a change this season, the top four go into semi-finals with the winners facing off in a decider. Cargin are top of the pile on score difference from […]
Familiar faces are set to clash on the Ulster stage
Ulster SFC Down v Antrim Saturday, Newry, 6pm By Michael McMullan THE last time the Antrim bus pulled out of Páirc Esler, one topic would’ve dominated the sombre mood on board. How did they lose? The Saffrons pulled defeat from the jaws of victory. In a game they controlled, a scrappy Conor Poland goal in […]
Healy keen to keep the ball rolling
By Michael McMullan THE glass is always half full with Antrim captain Peter Healy and the Naomh Éanna man looks towards the Saffrons’ 2024 with optimism. Antrim began their McKenna Cup with a visit to Monaghan last night and the competition will give them a chance to finalise their preparations ahead of the league later […]









