By Michael McMullan AS preparations go, Antrim’s buildup to Sunday’s Joe McDonagh Cup visit to London can’t have gone much worse. After a season that began with almost beating Wexford, the Saffrons battled successfully to secure their league status. Championship hurling is where it is at. Defeats at the hands of Down and Laois leave […]
Derry and London set for crunch Ulster clash
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May 7, 2026
DERRY'S clash with London is the key Ulster clash in this weekend's LGFA schedule. With Antrim already having secured their place in the decider, the winner of Saturday's clash will join them. The Saffrons beat both teams in the group stage. The game (1pm, Find Insurance Owenbeg) is essentially a semi-final. Advertisement At senior level, […]
Caitríona Graham: Antrim keeping busy as the season begins to heat up
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May 7, 2026
By Michael McMullan FRIDAY’S Ulster final date with Down, in Cargin, fits into a busy schedule for Antrim’s camogie team. The U-23 team have booked their place in Sunday’s All-Ireland semi-final with last weekend’s victory over Wexford. Since the end of the league, manager Elaine Dowds – who oversees both teams – released whatever senior […]
Doran says Antrim eyes are locked in on Tailteann Cup
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May 6, 2026
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
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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
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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
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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
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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 […]