Sean McKillop hurled with Loughgiel and Antrim. He coaches Cushendall camogs and can also be found behind the lens, telling a game’s story in pictures. He sat down with Michael McMullan… A LOVE of sport began with a small ball at primary school in Corkey. It continued onto the playing fields of Antrim and beyond. […]
PREVIEWS: Belfast derby as Antrim turn up the heat on the hurling season
September 18, 2025
THE club championship are now in full flow in all the counties across Ulster. We take a look ahead to another busy weekend of games as the heat begins to rise as final days get closer. Here are the Antrim fixtures…. ANTRIM SENIOR HURLING CHAMPIONSHIP QUARTER-FINALS Rossa v St John’s Advertisement Saturday, Naomh Éanna, 4pm […]
Knockout hurling the main Rossa focus
August 20, 2025
By Michael McMullan WINNING a first league title in 30 years was a massive boost but Rossa’s focus is now locked in making it to the knock-out stages of the championship. That’s the take of manager Christopher McDonnell ahead of this weekend’s clash with Loughgiel. They failed to make it out of a tough group […]
Cushendall eyes now focus on title defence
July 16, 2025
By Michael McMullan CUSHENDALL manager Brian Delargy is glad to see his panel bolstered by returning players as they begin their championship defence later this month. Despite being league champions last season, the ‘Dall missed the cut in mid-season with their place in the bottom half of the table. With league hopes gone and little […]
An early meeting of Antrim rivals
July 2, 2025
By Michael McMullan THERE won’t be any silverware dished out on Friday night but Dunloy and Loughgiel will always bring interest. Dunloy have an outside chance to winning the Antrim senior league with two games to go. Should they beat the Shamrocks and win their unplayed game with Portaferry, it would come down to Rossa’s game […]
Boyle hoping Antrim can hit the next target
June 17, 2025
By Michael McMullan ANTRIM hope to keep doing what they’ve been doing when they face Meath this weekend – winning games. The Saffrons are league and Ulster champions, so are promoted to the top flight for next season. After wins over Offaly and Westmeath, Antrim will top the group and book an automatic All-Ireland Intermediate […]
Boyle credits Saffron depth after league success
April 3, 2025
By Michael McMullan ANTRIM captain Amy Boyle paid tribute to the depth of the Saffron squad after Saturday’s Division 1B league final win over Clare. Goals by Katie Molloy and Caitrín Dobbin helped Antrim into a two-point interval lead. They had the wind at their backs for the second half but lost Dobbin to injury. After […]
Antrim skipper Boyle chasing birthday boost
March 28, 2025
By Daragh Ó Conchúir AMY Boyle celebrates her 25th birthday today and the captain of the Antrim camogie team will hope to be celebrating on Saturday evening by leading her team to the top tier of the Very League with victory over Clare in the Division 1B final at the NGDC in Abbotstown (2pm). Getting […]
2024 Camogie All-Star Team
January 27, 2025
CONGRATULATIONS to the 2024 Gaelic Life Ulster Club All-Stars Camogie Team. Our team will be presented with their awards at our Gala Awards Night on Friday 7th March 2025 at the Hillgrove Hotel, Monaghan. To find out more or to book your tickets contact Catherine on 074 87 377701 or email marketing@northwestnewsgroup.com Goalkeeper – […]
Antrim’s 2024: From a changing face to a plan for change
December 23, 2024
1 Changing faces AFTER Darren Gleeson’s decision to step down as Antrim senior hurling manager, the Saffron County didn’t waste any time appointing his successor. They went for Davy Fitzgerald and they got him. It was the biggest name they could’ve possibly enticed to take over. Within weeks he was delving into the club scene and […]