By Michael McMullan AS preparations go, Antrim’s buildup to Sunday’s Joe McDonagh Cup visit to London can’t have gone much worse. After a season that began with almost beating Wexford, the Saffrons battled successfully to secure their league status. Championship hurling is where it is at. Defeats at the hands of Down and Laois leave […]
Antrim chairman denies attempt to remove Fitzgerald as county’s senior hurling manager
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April 29, 2026
Antrim chairperson Seamus McMullan has rejected claims that any move was made to remove Davy Fitzgerald as senior hurling manager, stating unequivocally that no such decision was ever taken. Speaking in an official statement, McMullan said the matter had been clarified at a County Committee meeting on April 27, while also recognising the concerns outlined […]
Antrim hurlers request urgent meeting following Fitzgerald position concern
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April 28, 2026
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 […]
JOHNNY MCINTOSH: Down’s day but plenty for Antrim to ponder
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April 23, 2026
DOWN’S win over Antrim should be the starting point here, not a footnote. It wasn’t a smash-and-grab or a freak result – it was fully deserved and we shouldn’t forget their recent league win either. From start to finish last weekend, Down matched Antrim puck for puck, handling the intensity of an away day, a […]
Championship hurling is the pinnacle says Antrim’s Bulfin
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April 15, 2026
By Michael McMullan A LINE has been drawn under Antrim’s league season ahead of Saturday’s visit of Down marking the start of their championship campaign. That’s the view of manager Davy Fitzgerald’s right-hand man Seoirse Bulfin, who was part of Clare’s 2013 All-Ireland success. Bulfin was also part of Fitzgerald’s management team in Waterford and Wexford, coming […]
Graffin insists Antrim are looking at their own game ahead of crunch clash
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March 17, 2026
By Michael McMullan ANTRIM coach Arron Graffin insists they will be focusing on their own house ahead of Saturday’s Ulster derby in Páirc Esler. The Saffrons must beat Down to guarantee their spot in Division 1B next season. Should Antrim lose to their Ulster rivals, and if Carlow avoid defeat at home to Dublin, both […]
Antrim hoping to flick the switch in Corrigan
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February 28, 2026
By Michael McMullan LAST weekend’s win over Carlow lifted the fog from Antrim’s season but they face another big challenge on Sunday. Dublin visit Corrigan Park with Davy Fitzgerald’s side still in need of vital points to beat the drop from Division 1B. The Dubs head north with a mixed set of results – a win, […]
Saffrons have no more room for slippage
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February 19, 2026
By Michael McMullan ANTRIM are bogged in a Division 1B relegation battle and must beat Carlow on Sunday to end their disappointing start to the season. Davy Fitzgerald’s side’s league can be divided in two so far. Before Mark Fanning’s late winning goal, when they had Wexford on the ropes and their downward spiral since. Two […]
Antrim head south in search of first league points
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February 6, 2026
By Michael McMullan ANTRIM hurlers head towards their third fence of the Division 1B campaign against Kildare on Sunday in Newbridge. It could’ve been a totally different week. They could’ve had two points in the bag already. The Saffrons had victory pulled from their hands on the opening day with Mark Fanning’s stoppage time goal […]
Antrim focusing on bringing intensity to the table
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January 31, 2026
By Michael McMullan ANTRIM must bring intensity to the table when they welcome recent All-Ireland champions Clare to Cushendall for Sunday’s Division 1B clash. That’s how coach Arron Graffin sees it and hopes the Saffrons can tidy up their shot execution from last weekend’s loss to Wexford. Antrim led by two points, deep into stoppage […]