SUNDAY’S Antrim senior hurling final between Dunloy and Cushendall has been postponed due to the weather forecast. Antrim GAA have refixed it for the following weekend, Sunday, November 1. The decision was made with the interest of safety. The winners will been Down champions Portaferry in the Ulster semi-final the following week. Advertisement Derry and […]
By Michael McMullan DUNLOY captain Keelan Molloy says there is a greater appreciation of the latter stages of the hurling championship after missing out on the title in recent years. Having not lifted the Volunteer Cup since the 2022 final, Dunloy take on Cushendall in Sunday’s Antrim Senior Hurling Championship final. When Molloy came on […]
By Michael McMullan HAVING not missed a Dunloy championship campaign since she was 16, Nicole McAtamney was lost for words when the final whistle sounded in Sunday’s county final. Teenage star Éobha McAllister’s 11th point sealed victory over Cushendall, sparking the magical celebrations that ended a 23-year wait for glory. Dunloy had already beaten champions Loughgiel in […]
Katie Molloy broke into the Antrim senior team as a promising youngster but is now one of their most important cogs. She spoke to Michael McMullan as they head into the championship. In Katie Molloy’s camogie world, she counts herself very lucky. A drive into Dunloy’s premises and their impressive facilities hit you between the […]
By Shaun Casey Promotion bid complete THE camogs of Antrim had an excellent season with promotion clinched to Division 1A for next year. The Saffrons hit three first-half goals to put them in a winning position against Clare in the decider. Advertisement Caitrín Dobbin had the ball in the net within minutes. Katie Molloy added the […]
By Michael McMullan IT might have been a first taste of Ulster in 35 years, but defeat to Clann Éireann cut Newbridge deep last year. The Derry champions are back in the arena this weekend when Dunloy visit Owenbeg on Saturday night. “It’s definitely been talked about,” said Ryan McElhone of last year’s defeat. McElhone […]
By Michael McMullan DUNLOY didn’t tap into their 2023 Antrim football final defeat to Cargin too much but Deaglan Smith feels their preparation made the difference this year. The Saffron champions face Newbridge when the Ulster Championship kicks into action at Owenbeg on Saturday night. Smith has been a driving force in the Dunloy title […]
By Michael McMullan IT’S Tuesday and the clock is ticking towards six o’clock. The previous 48 hours morphed into one big party. Dunloy manager Anthony McQuillan has eventually taken a few quiet minutes to at least try and to piece what ending an 89-year famine looks like. “It’s just been absolutely crazy since the final […]
By Michael McMullan TO win a senior championship would be unbelievable insists Dunloy’s Kevin McQuillan ahead of Sunday’s showdown with Cargin. There is an obvious if, considering they are going in against a team vying for a fourth successive title. Now in this 22nd season, having coached the core of the senior team at underage level, […]
By Michael McMullan JAMIE Gribbin’s nine-year Cargin senior career sums up the club’s hunger for championship glory as they head into Sunday’s live televised final with Dunloy. In Cargin, football dominates everything and with it, the desire to win championships. And when you don’t, those memories never fade. His father Matthew also has a jingle […]
