I’VE often said that results from any given day shouldn’t be taken as a ‘state of the nation’ reflection of the hurling landscape
John Martin: Most important Ulster derby since ’05
DESPITE the fact that 32 games have already been played so far this year, this weekend apparently sees the start of the 2016 Championship.
Adams: McKeever should be back for Qualifier opener
GEAROID Adams has revealed that Antrim had attempted to keep Niall McKeever’s hamstring problem under wraps before he failed a late fitness test.
Lack of live coverage annoys Cunningham and Donnelly
PADDY Cunningham and Kieran Donnelly have expressed that the Ulster Championship opener between Antrim and Fermanagh won’t be televised live
Fitzpatrick handed Antrim debut
MATTHEW Fitzpatrick has been handed his Championship debut after being named in Antrim’s first 15.
John Martin: Davy has the most strength in depth
THE novel pairing for Sunday’s National League final adds to anticipation to the goings-on at Thurles.
McKinley: Antrim hurlers need to rebuild reputation
“They maybe need to […] build their reputation for themselves as people as well as hurlers.”
John Martin: More important things than hurling?
“YOU say to me that there is more to life than hurling but if you want to carry on like a fella who is not an inter-county hurler, there will be.”
Shane McNaughton: Antrim hurling needs overhaul
“If you’re running it like a business it’s not working so you need a complete overhaul from bottom up.”
McNaughton and McKinley answer Antrim hurling SOS
McNaughton and McKinely are highly respected figures in Antrim, playing a key role in the development of their current generation of hurlers









