Draw complete for the Ulster minor hurling championship

By Michael McMullan

THE draw has been completed for next month’s Leadon Timberframe Ulster Club MHC hosted by Ballinascreen.

Fermanagh side Belnaleck were winners of the South Ulster section and will take their place in the shield semi-finals.

The Derry, Down and Antrim champions are already into the cup semi-finals.

They will be joined by the winners of the shield who face Ballygalget.

Derry championship Kevin Lynch’s make a return and will aim to add their three titles.

They will face Cushendall and will have a busy schedule with their dual players in action with Dungiven footballers in St Paul’s.

It’s the 29th year of the competition since Portaferry won it first in 1995.

Sleacht Néill lead the roll of honour with four titles.

The fixtures are as follows.

Shield semi-finals – Sunday, December 7
12noon – Éire Óg v Belnaleck
2.15pm – MacCumhaill’s v Keady

Cup semi-finals – Sunday, December 21
12noon – Ballygalget v Shield winners
2.15pm – Kevin Lynch’s v Cushendall

Cup final – 1pm – Sunday, December 28