By Shaun Casey ANTRIM’S season is dangling by a thread and even a win this weekend away to Kilkenny isn’t enough to guarantee a spot in the All-Ireland Junior semi-final. Antrim currently sit in third place of the five-team group, with the top two teams qualifying for the final four. Derry are clear at nine […]
By Shaun Casey ANTRIM were “absolutely delighted” to retain their Ulster Junior Championship crown on Saturday afternoon according to joint-manager Chris Scullion. The Saffrons were too strong for Derry on the day and cruised to a 15-point victory with goals from Aine Tubridy, Maria O’Neill and Aoibheann Monaghan proving crucial. Reflecting on their comprehensive victory, Scullion […]
By Shaun Casey IN the previous 18 months, the Antrim Ladies have only lost two games having gained back-to-back promotions to rise from Division Four to Division Two. Both those beatings were at the hands of Louth. The first one was at Croke Park last August in the All-Ireland Junior final, when the Wee County […]
By Shaun Casey WITH two games remaining in the National League, Antrim can achieve back-to-back promotions and this weekend they host Laois, who have plenty to play for themselves and they’re hoping to fight off relegation from Division Three. Chris Scullion, who manages the team alongside Michael Devlin, says Sunday’s fixture is an “important game” […]
By Shaun Casey FOLLOWING an impressive opening round win, Antrim are aiming to make it two from two when they head to Limerick this weekend, but joint-manager Chris Scullion knows his side won’t have it all their own way. Limerick just avoided the drop last season, finishing in sixth place in the Division Three table, […]
By Daire Walsh Antrim joint manager Chris Scullion lamented not taking chances in the second half of Sunday’s All-Ireland final. Louth and Antrim were bidding to win the title for a fourth time but a first defeat of the season left the Saffrons pondering what might have been after a brilliant start to the final […]
By Shaun Casey ANTRIM showed serious character and resilience to get over the line against a determined Derry team and capture their sixth ever Ulster Junior title last weekend and joint manager Chris Scullion is embracing the “incredible feeling.” It’s been a season to remember so far for the Saffrons, who claimed the Division Four […]
By Shaun Casey WHEN these sides clashed in the final round of their Division Four National League campaign 11 weeks ago, Antrim were comfortable 14-point winners and went on to claim the league title, while Derry finished second from bottom in the table. Now, the Ulster Junior Championship trophy is the prize on the line […]
By Michael McMullan ANTRIM have eyed three pieces of silverware this season. With the league title tucked away, their focus turns to the Ulster Championship and this weekend’s date with Derry. Ciara Brown was one of seven Saffron players named on the Division Four team of the season, Ulster University’s player of the year and […]
By Shaun Casey GETTING a hold of the Division Four league trophy was the goal at the start of the year for Antrim’s management duo of Chris Scullion and Michael Devlin and they fulfilled that target on Sunday afternoon. The Saffrons shaded their league final clash with Ulster rivals Fermanagh, with two-points to spare in […]
