TG4 All-Ireland Intermediate Championship Clare 2-14 Antrim 1-13 By Deniese O’Flaherty ANTRIM’S season of progress came to an end as Clare advanced to the TG4 All-Ireland Intermediate final for the first time since 2016 when they overcame the stiff Saffron challenge at Glennon Brothers Pearse Park in Longford. Advertisement In what was a fantastic game of […]
Squad depth steering Saffrons to success
By Shaun Casey ANY other season, the Antrim ladies wouldn’t have been able to cope or compete given the number of significant injuries they have suffered, but boss Emma Kelly insists the squad depth is the key to their recent success. The Division Four league and Ulster Intermediate champions face Clare this Sunday (Glennon Brothers Pearse […]
Brown is bottling the Antrim buzz
By Michael McMullan THE excitement in Ciara Brown’s voice is real. Refreshing. A player absolutely buzzing with her team’s progress. The Antrim story is picking up momentum and the Saffrons welcome Longford to Cargin (Sunday 2pm) for their final game of the All-Ireland Intermediate group stages. Antrim have been on some journey. It took a […]
The secret’s out for Antrim ladies acknowledges manager Kelly
By Niall Gartland ANTRIM ladies boss Emma Kelly knows that the cat is out of the bag as they gear up for their All-Ireland Intermediate Championship opener against Westmeath on Sunday (2pm – St Loman’s). The Saffrons are riding the crest of a wave following their stunning victory over Tyrone in the Ulster Intermediate Championship […]
Antrim ladies are full of belief after statement win
BY KIERAN LYNCH LAST year’s All-Ireland Junior champions Antrim are intent on showing that they can mix it with the best at Intermediate grade, and after a winning start to their Ulster campaign, they will be hoping to do that once again when they face Tyrone on Sunday. Last weekend, the Saffrons claimed a statement […]
Antrim’s promotion push still on track
By Shaun Casey A WIN over Carlow this weekend will secure Antrim’s place in the last four of the Division Four league, as they continue their push for promotion. They just missed out on a semi-final place last season so the Saffrons are determined to right those wrongs on Sunday. Even if they suffer defeat at Davitt […]
Antrim hoping to build on opening day win
BY KIERAN LYNCH LAST year’s All-Ireland Junior champions Antrim started 2023 off on the right foot, winning their league opener, and they will be hoping to build momentum with a win away to London this weekend. The Saffrons defeated Fermanagh 1-13 to 1-6 in a repeat of last year’s All-Ireland decider, and manager Emma Kelly […]
Tubridy – All-Ireland triumph can be just the start for Antrim ladies
By Niall Gartland WINNING the All-Ireland Junior final replay on a sun-splashed day at the Athletic Grounds. It was certainly an occasion to savour for the Antrim ladies, who more than proved a point with a resounding victory over Fermanagh, but for stalwart Áine Tubridy, it’s just another step on the journey to even better […]
All-Ireland champions set for Glenravel welcome
By Michael McMullan ALL-IRELAND Junior ladies champions Antrim will have their official homecoming on Wednesday night (7pm) in Glenravel. It comes a week after the county were crowned All-Ireland junior camogie title. The Saffrons won their first All-Ireland title in 10 years after Saturday’s replay win over Fermanagh. Advertisement Antrim were in a commanding position […]
Kelly hails Antrim performance after ending 10-year wait for silverware
By David Mohan Antrim manager Emma Kelly said their first TG4 All-Ireland Junior title in ten years was down to a superb all-round team performance as they saw off Fermanagh in this replay at the Athletic Grounds in Armagh. Antrim laid the foundation for victory in the opening half, with two early goals helping them […]