By Michael McMullan MARK Doran’s outlook on Antrim’s season is the same as it was in the moments after their Ulster Championship exit to Derry. The Tailteann Cup is their level, it’s their All-Ireland and they will be throwing everything at Carlow on Sunday in Netwatch Cullen Park. It’s a repeat of the opening round […]
UPDATED: 2026 Tailteann Cup draw
May 3, 2026
DOWN will host Leitrim when then Tailteann Cup gets underway later this month. Despite knocking Donegal out of Ulster , Sunday’s defeat in Clones and Westmeath’s victory over Kildare means Conor Laverty’s side miss out on Sam Maguire Cup football. Fermanagh face a home game against Longford with Antrim making the journey to Carlow. Here […]
Antrim and Fermanagh Tailteann Cup fixtures confirmed
April 29, 2026
ANTRIM and Fermanagh will both be in action when the Tailteann Cup kicks into action later this month. The Saffrons travel to Carlow in a repeat of their January league meeting in Portglenone, won by Joe Murphy’s side. Fermanagh will host Longford as Declan Bonner’s side will also bid to bounce back from their Ulster […]
Antrim chairman denies attempt to remove Fitzgerald as county’s senior hurling manager
April 29, 2026
Antrim chairperson Seamus McMullan has rejected claims that any move was made to remove Davy Fitzgerald as senior hurling manager, stating unequivocally that no such decision was ever taken. Speaking in an official statement, McMullan said the matter had been clarified at a County Committee meeting on April 27, while also recognising the concerns outlined […]
Antrim hurlers request urgent meeting following Fitzgerald position concern
April 28, 2026
ANTRIM’S senior hurling squad has requested an urgent meeting with county board officials as tensions grow over confusion surrounding manager Davy Fitzgerald’s position amid further concerns about basic team provisions. In a letter reportedly send to the county board, Antrim players allege that a recent meeting took place between Fitzgerald and county board representatives, during […]
Katie Molloy: Born to play, born to lead
April 24, 2026
Katie Molloy broke into the Antrim senior team as a promising youngster but is now one of their most important cogs. She spoke to Michael McMullan as they head into the championship. In Katie Molloy’s camogie world, she counts herself very lucky. A drive into Dunloy’s premises and their impressive facilities hit you between the […]
This weekend’s LGFA fixtures
April 23, 2026
THERE is a host of championship games coming over the coming weekend in the various Ladies Football championships across the land. Derry and Antrim lock horns in a repeat of last year’s Ulster Junior Final. At senior level, Donegal have been promoted to Division One for next season. Their attention now turns to the Ulster […]
Saffrons eye title defence says skipper Devlin
April 22, 2026
By Michael McMullan ANTRIM face Derry on Saturday in Ballymaguigan as they begin the defence of their Ulster Junior title. The Saffrons have been on both sides of drama at the business end of the league. A last-gasp winning goal against Down clinched promotion to Division Two but they were left unstuck by a late […]
Doran left to rue turnovers that fueled Derry pulling clear
April 18, 2026
By Michael McMullan ANTRIM manager Mark Doran was left to rue the scores his side gave away from turnovers in Saturday’s Ulster Championship defeat at the hands of Derry. The Saffrons went into the game as rank outsiders but a goal from Niall Burns shot them into a 1-1 to 0-2 lead after 11 minutes. […]
Report: Murray and Cassidy hit the net as Derry advance
April 18, 2026
Ulster SFC Derry 2-23 Antrim 1-13 By Michael McMullan DERRY eased to a first Ulster Championship win since 2023 with victory over Antrim on Saturday evening in Find insurance Celtic Park. Advertisement It was a first home Ulster championship win since their 2015 win over Down and sets up a semi-final against the winners of […]