By Kieran Lynch AFTER three weeks of hard training, Antrim are ready to put the disappointment of their Ulster final loss behind them when they begin their All-Ireland Senior Championship campaign on Saturday, according to manager Elaine Dowds. The Saffrons were upset 0-15 to 0-9 by Down, but Dowds has been mightily impressed by the […]
Antrim footballers aiming to add to winning start
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May 18, 2023
By Shaun Casey FOLLOWING their convincing nine-point win over Leitrim in the opening round of the Tailteann Cup, Antrim will be aiming to make it two from two when they travel to Wexford Park on Saturday evening. Three second half goals saw Andy McEntee’s side power to a convincing 3-18 to 2-12 victory, on home […]
Ulster final: Derry v Armagh – The key areas of Sunday’s showdown
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May 13, 2023
Compiled by Michael McMullan HOT SHOTS DERRY – Shane McGuigan McGUIGAN has bagged over a third of Derry’s scores this season and is getting even more comfortable turning onto his right side to leave defenders guessing. One of the best forwards in the game, he has the cut of a player with an inner goal […]
Tailteann Cup is a big opportunity says Jordan
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May 12, 2023
By Niall Gartland THE Tailteann Cup has thankfully avoided been deemed a Mickey Mouse competition, and Antrim footballer Marc Jordan is among those who have been pleasantly surprised by how the competition has unfolded. Westmeath emerged as outright winners in the competition’s inaugural season last year, sparking jubilant celebrations in county town Mullingar in the […]
Antrim duo named on GAA Team of the Week
April 24, 2023
ANTRIM’S Michael Bradley and Conal Cunning have been named on the GAA’s Team of the Week after their NHL draw with Dublin on Saturday at Corrigan Park. Receive quality journalism wherever you are, on any device. Keep up to date from the comfort of your own home with a digital subscription. Any time | Any […]
Gleeson names Antrim team for Leinster clash with Dublin
April 21, 2023
DARREN Gleeson has named his Antrim squad for this weekend’s Leinster SHC opener with Dublin on Saturday (2pm) at Corrigan Park. Antrim: Ryan Elliott, Paddy Burke, Ryan Mc Garry, Niall O’Connor, Gerard Walsh, Eoghan Campbell, Conal Bohill, Michael Bradley, James McNaughton, Seaan Elliott, Keelan Molloy, Nigel Elliott, Conal Cunning, Neil McManus, Conor Johnston Subs: Tiernan Smyth […]
McCann: Antrim players ‘buzzing’ for historic match
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April 20, 2023
By Kieran Lynch ANTRIM are back at the top table of hurling, having won the Joe McDonagh Cup last year, and Conor McCann says that the Saffrons have an extra spring in their step ahead of what will be an historic occasion when they take on Dublin this weekend. “Once you get into championship week, […]
Orchard should overcome stiff Antrim assignment
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April 7, 2023
By Shaun Casey JUST three months ago, Antrim travelled to the BOX-IT Athletic Grounds for the opening game of the year as Andy McEntee got his tenure underway against Armagh in the first round of the McKenna Cup. A massive 4,500 fans gathered in the Cathedral City to watch the Orchard County’s domination over the […]
Antrim and Armagh teams named ahead of Sunday’s Ulster SFC opener
April 7, 2023
ANDY McEntee and Kieran McGeeney have named their squads ahead of Saturday’s Ulster SFC opener at the BOX-IT Athletic Grounds. There is no place for Andrew Murnin who was replaced in Armagh defeat by Tyrone, while Ben Crealey and James Morgan are listed to start for what would be a first appearance of the season. […]
Nugent finding his feet after injury
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April 6, 2023
By Shaun Casey THE last time Armagh faced Antrim in the Ulster Championship, Aidan Nugent missed out through injury. That was back in 2021 and Nugent, now Armagh’s joint-captain along with Rian O’Neill, was sidelined for the entire year having suffered the dreaded ACL tear. Two years on and the lively Cullyhanna sharpshooter is making […]