By Niall Gartland A WINNABLE tie for Antrim – but the same equally applies for Tipperary. That’s the cautious message imparted by Saffrons manager Mark Doran ahead of Saturday’s Tailteann Cup Round 2A encounter at Corrigan Park. Barring an Ulster Championship outing against Derry that was never going to define their season, Antrim have won four of […]
Antrim unchanged ahead of Carlow trip
May 8, 2026
By Michael McMullan ANTRIM manager Mark Doran has named an unchanged lineup ahead of this weekend’s Tailteann Cup clash in Carlow The Saffrons were knocked out of the Ulster Championship in Derry. Ryan McQuillan is again named on the bench where is a return for Cargin’s Jamie Gribbin. Advertisement The sides met in the first […]
Doran says Antrim eyes are locked in on Tailteann Cup
May 6, 2026
By Michael McMullan MARK Doran’s outlook on Antrim’s season is the same as it was in the moments after their Ulster Championship exit to Derry. The Tailteann Cup is their level, it’s their All-Ireland and they will be throwing everything at Carlow on Sunday in Netwatch Cullen Park. It’s a repeat of the opening round […]
Doran left to rue turnovers that fueled Derry pulling clear
April 18, 2026
By Michael McMullan ANTRIM manager Mark Doran was left to rue the scores his side gave away from turnovers in Saturday’s Ulster Championship defeat at the hands of Derry. The Saffrons went into the game as rank outsiders but a goal from Niall Burns shot them into a 1-1 to 0-2 lead after 11 minutes. […]
Doran taking hands-on approach as Antrim manager
April 17, 2026
By Niall Gartland ANTRIM boss Mark Doran acknowledges that spearheading a senior intercounty set-up has been an “eye opener” but he’s still finding a level of personal enjoyment in the experience. Doran was installed as Saffrons manager after previous spells involved in the coaching tickets of Roscommon, Down, Clare and Wicklow. He also managed the […]
Antrim name squad for derby clash with Derry
April 16, 2026
By Michael McMullan MARK Doran has made three changes for Antrim’s Ulster clash with Derry on Saturday in Find Insurance Celtic Park. There is a return for Marc Jordan who missed their win over London with injury. Conor Hand and Adam Loughran, players who missed the start of the league, are also in. Advertisement Ryan […]
Preview: Derry fancied to emerge from home derby clash
April 16, 2026
ULSTER SFC QUARTER FINAL Derry v Antrim Saturday, Find Insurance Celtic Park, 5pm By Michael McMullan THE last time Derry and Antrim played in the championship, Mick McCann was playing for the Saffrons with Barry Gillis in goals for Derry. It was the summer of ’07 and Chrissy McKaigue was playing in the minor game. […]
Another uphill battle for Antrim
April 7, 2026
By Michael McMullan FOR over 40 minutes last summer, Antrim were gazing into the eyes of the All-Ireland champions. Corrigan Park was packed and Patrick McBride’s two-pointers were injecting fuel into the Saffron engine. They were underdogs. Massive underdogs. There was the latest chapter of ‘Corrigan or nowhere; dancing in the west Belfast sky. For over […]
McCabe ready to put best foot forward against Derry
April 2, 2026
By Niall Gartland THIS time last year, a seismic shock was on the cards as Antrim played host to All-Ireland champions Armagh at Corrigan Park in the first round of the Ulster Championship. The Saffrons led at the end of a frantic first half though it all went a bit Pete Tong after the break. […]
Everyone needs a game: The importance of county panelists being released for club action
March 18, 2026
By Michael McMullan WE are bang in the middle of the biggest league weeks of the season. There is movement everywhere. Towards promotion or away from relegation. For Down or Westmeath, Cavan or Tyrone, the bounce of a ball could be a passport to Sam Maguire football or not. That’s where the plates are spinning […]