By Shaun Casey FORMER Antrim hurler and new Down camogie boss Domhnall Nugent is unsure if we’ll see a Michael Murphy-like retirement U-turn from his ex-county teammate Neil McManus, although he has no doubt the ace forward could still perform at the highest level. The Cushendall attacker was outstanding in his club colours last weekend, although the […]
By Michael McMullan PAUL McNeill puts the Sleacht Néill hurlers’ consistency down to a sheer desire to win but admits improvements are needed ahead of Saturday’s Ulster semi-final date with reigning champions Cushendall. The vice-captain’s first taste of senior hurling was his addition to the panel for their 2014 replay defeat at the hands of […]
By Michael McMullan CUSHENDALL manager Brian Delargy says his side must be on top of their game when they take on Sleacht Néill in Saturday’s Ulster semi-final. Having given back their Antrim and Ulster silverware early in the season, Cushendall sent out a message of not holding the titles any more. It was up to […]
THE big game this weekend is the meeting of Sleacht Néill and Cushendall in the Ulster Senior Club Championship semi-final. It’s a repeat of last year’s final – Cushendall were full value for their 0-20 to 2-10 success – and they’re expected by the bookies to repeat the trick and book their spot in the decider against Portaferry […]
By Shaun Casey REIGNING Ulster champions Cushendall are once again the top dogs in Antrim having braved Storm Ashley on Sunday to squeeze past Dunloy and star man Neil McManus was chuffed to once again get his hands on the Volunteer Cup. McManus top scored on the day with 0-7 and the Ruairí Óg clubmen […]
By Michael McMullan KEELAN Molloy is the holder of five championship medals but it’s always about the search for the next one. After losing to Ballycastle on his debut in 2016, he has been among a group of young guns that have blended into their senior ranks. The following year, he scored two points in […]
By Michael McMullan DUNLOY are back in championship action this weekend with six teams still in the hunt for the Volunteer Cup. After topping their groups, reigning Antrim and Ulster champions Cushendall have joined Loughgiel in the semi-finals. This weekend’s two quarter-finals will decide who completes the semi-final lineup. Rossa Park is the venue on […]
PADDY Burke and James McNaughton have been shortlisted in the 45 hurlers for this season’s PwC All-Star team. All-Ireland champions Clare lead the way with 14 players with 10 from beaten finalists Cork. McNaughton and Burke sit out club championship action as Cushendall and Loughgiel await the winners of this weekend’s Antrim SHC quarter-finals. They […]
By Michael McMullan ROSSA manager Christopher McDonnell has billed Saturday evening’s championship showdown with city rivals St John’s as a “boost” for Belfast. A draw, or better, would be enough for Rossa to make it to the quarter-finals while the ‘Johnnies’ must win on home soil at Corrigan Park to keep their season alive. Also in […]
By Michael McMullan LOUGHGIEL manager Shane McMahon knows what they’ll face when their Antrim Senior Hurling Championship campaign gets underway this weekend. The Shamrocks face the trip to Hightown on Sunday (2pm) to take on a Naomh Éanna side who gave them their fill of it in the league. Goals from Cian O’Connor and marksman […]
