By Michael McMullan CARGIN manager Ronan Devlin said it didn’t matter who his side were drawn against ahead of this weekend’s semi-finals. He also states the importance of newcomers among the experienced heads in the Cargin mix. The champions face Creggan who beat them in the 2021 semi-final, on their way to the title. Advertisement […]
By Shaun Casey THIS weekend, Creggan Kingham’s are hosting a unique underage blitz ran specifically for dual players, with the codes of hurling and Gaelic football being played throughout the day. Six clubs, including Creggan of course, will take part in the tournament with games switching between the two sports. Fellow Antrim clubs Dunloy and St John’s […]
By Michael McMullan THE Antrim Senior Football Championship began last weekend with champions Cargin getting off to a winning start. Last year’s beaten finalists Portglenone eased to a first victory with Dunloy and St Brigid’s also comfortable. St Gall’s hit four goals for an away win at Lámh Dhearg with Ahoghill also winning on the […]
By Michael McMullan CREGGAN manager Joe Cassidy said Friday’s first championship group game against All Saints is vital for both teams. Lámh Dhearg and St Gall’s make up the group with the top two teams advancing to the quarter-finals. “We’ve a tough group,” Cassidy said. “You could probably go to the other three and name […]
By Michael McMullan CHAMPIONS Cargin will once again put their title on the line this weekend when the Antrim SFC begins. Ronan Devlin’s team host neighbours Tír na nÓg on Saturday evening as they earmark a 14th title. Only Creggan (2021) and Lámh Dhearg (2017) have lifted the McNamee Cup in the last decade. Advertisement […]
By Michael McMullan RONAN Devlin’s focus is only on the definite. For the Cargin boss, Sunday is semi-final time and the only show in town is their date with St Brigid’s. It’s a repeat of last year’s semi-final and the summer’s league final that Cargin lost. Off the field, the Antrim campaign has been in conversations […]
By Michael McMullan CREGGAN have filed an appeal following their Antrim SFC quarter-final defeat Lámh Dhearg. The sides were level 0-12 each before the Hannahstown men won the game after extra-time to set up a semi-final against Portglenone. Gaelic Life understands Creggan’s appeal comes after Lámh Dhearg had an extra player on the pitch during […]
It’s a decade since Tony McCollum began what grew into GAA for All. On Saturday, over 900 people are expected in Creggan as they host Ulster GAA’s latest Games for All festival. He spoke to Michael McMullan WHEN a heart attack forced Tony McCollum to press the pause button, he left plastering behind him. It […]
By Michael McMullan IT’S a case of seven into four doesn’t go as the Antrim Senior Football League heads for a finale in the coming weeks. In a change this season, the top four go into semi-finals with the winners facing off in a decider. Cargin are top of the pile on score difference from […]
By Shaun Casey CREGGAN had to dig deep and battle bravely to get past Bredagh and secure their spot in the semi-final and now that they’re here, they’ll want to make the most of it. Six points up as they teams changed sides, Creggan looked to be cruising into the final four, but the Down […]
