By Niall Gartland SUNDAY, October 19, 2025 – the day St John’s bridged a 52-year-gap and landed their eighth-ever Antrim Senior Hurling Championship. Conor Johnston has known more than his fair share of heartache down the years: one crushing semi-final defeat after another in the more agonising of circumstances, but this time was different. They […]
By Michael McMullan ST John’s manager Gerard Cunningham said it’s a case of “business as usual” as they prepare for the club’s first senior hurling final in 31 years. They face Loughgiel who are aiming to get their red and white ribbons on the Volunteer Cup for the first time since 2016. Whatever way Sunday […]
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 […]
By Michael McMullan ST John’s manager Gerard Cunningham is expecting a frantic game when they lock horns with Belfast rivals Rossa this weekend in the Antrim SHC. The prize is a spot in the semi-finals and Cunningham feels his side can mix it with anyone on any given day. After hanging up his boots, he […]
By Michael McMullan DUNLOY joint-manager Shane Elliott is content with his side’s progress but feels there is work to be done. They face St John’s this weekend in a top of the table clash that will decide who advances straight to the semi-final spot as group winners. The former goalkeeper manages the team with Liam […]
By Michael McMullan DUNLOY are back in championship action this weekend with six teams still in the hunt for the Volunteer Cup. After topping their groups, reigning Antrim and Ulster champions Cushendall have joined Loughgiel in the semi-finals. This weekend’s two quarter-finals will decide who completes the semi-final lineup. Rossa Park is the venue on […]
By Michael McMullan ROSSA manager Christopher McDonnell has billed Saturday evening’s championship showdown with city rivals St John’s as a “boost” for Belfast. A draw, or better, would be enough for Rossa to make it to the quarter-finals while the ‘Johnnies’ must win on home soil at Corrigan Park to keep their season alive. Also in […]
By Michael McMullan ST John’s manager Michael Johnston insists his side are looking no further than Saturday evening’s trip to Dunloy as the Antrim Senior Hurling Championship gets underway this weekend. The Whiterock Road side have not win the title since 1973 and were last in the final 30 years ago when they went under […]
By Michael McMullan DUNLOY manager Gregory O’Kane feels there are no easy games in their Senior Hurling Championship group that swings into action on home soil on Saturday. St John’s are the visitors with Rossa and current Ulster champions Cushendall also coming down the tracks. The top team in each group advance straight to the […]
ANTRIM SENIOR HURLING CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND THREE CAREY V BALLYCASTLE Saturday, St Patrick’s Park, 4pm BOTH teams are battling it out for their first win of the championship campaign as both are joint at the bottom of Group One having lost both their outings. Home advantage may just be enough to guide Carey Faughs over the […]
