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 […]
Saffrons eye title defence says skipper Devlin
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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
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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 […]
Laverty: Antrim used to underdog tag
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April 17, 2026
By Niall Gartland ANTRIM will be rank outsiders for Saturday’s Ulster Championship round one clash away to Monaghan, but it was ever thus according to manager Donal Laverty. The Moneyglass man says the Saffrons are accustomed to their perennial underdog status, but this is a particularly taxing championship opener. The Farney are the form-side heading […]
Doran taking hands-on approach as Antrim manager
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April 17, 2026
By Niall Gartland ANTRIM boss Mark Doran acknowledges that spearheading a senior intercounty set-up has been an “eye opener” but he’s still finding a level of personal enjoyment in the experience. Doran was installed as Saffrons manager after previous spells involved in the coaching tickets of Roscommon, Down, Clare and Wicklow. He also managed the […]
Derry name side for championship visit of Antrim
April 17, 2026
By Michael McMullan DERRY manager Ciarán Meenagh has named his squad for Saturday’s Ulster Championship visit of Antrim. There are three changes from their last outing, the victory over Cavan. Conor McCluskey returns for a first start since victory over Tyrone in February. Advertisement Conor Doherty is also back after missing the Cavan game. Eoin […]
Antrim name squad for derby clash with Derry
April 16, 2026
By Michael McMullan MARK Doran has made three changes for Antrim's Ulster clash with Derry on Saturday in Find Insurance Celtic Park. There is a return for Marc Jordan who missed their win over London with injury. Conor Hand and Adam Loughran, players who missed the start of the league, are also in. Advertisement Ryan […]