By Shaun Casey THE Ulster Championship is the only provincial competition that “isn’t broken” says Antrim boss Andy McEntee, who’ll get his first taste of it this Saturday as his side take on Armagh. The former Meath boss guided the Royals to back-to-back Leinster finals during his tenure, in 2019 and 2020, but lost out to […]
Antrim GAA release hurling All-Star nominations
April 4, 2023
ANTRIM GAA will select their Year 10 hurling team of the season as part of their new programme of games in conjunction with GaelFast, with the winners to be announced on Thursday. Players were recommended by teachers, coaches, Antrim GAA Gaelfast staff and match officials throughout the competition. “The process to select our Antrim Schools […]
JOHNNY McINTOSH: Money matters
April 3, 2023
IT already seems inevitable that the Limerick hurlers will go on to complete a historic five in-a-row, and for me the elephant in the room is money. JP McManus has pumped in serious money to Limerick, they’ve reaped the benefits, and it makes me think of the Saudis and Russians who have bought up Premiership […]
Player development Jackman’s primary goal
March 29, 2023
By Shaun Casey ANTRIM u-20 manager Niall Jackman says his role is to develop the young players coming through the Saffron County rather than demand immediate success, but that won’t derail their efforts in the Ulster Championship. Jackman’s side travel to Ballybofey this evening to take on Donegal, with a semi-final spot against either Fermanagh […]
A preview of this weekend’s Ladies Football games
March 24, 2023
Compiled by Jackie Cahill THE remaining Final places in the 2023 Lidl National League Finals will be confirmed on a Super Sunday of action. The teams relegated from Divisions 1, 2 and 3 will also be known at the close of play on Sunday evening. There are 14 National League games down for decision across […]
Byrne happy with Saffron show of character
March 23, 2023
By Michael McMullan ANTRIM goalkeeper Michael Byrne wore a smile that said it all after Saturday’s win over Cavan as the Saffrons took a step towards safety ahead of Sunday’s trip to Longford. Antrim led by ten points before a comeback centred around Conor Madden’s goal led to Conor Smith fisting a 67th-minute point to […]
VIDEO: Gaelic Life Club All-Stars Hurling Manager of the Year (Gregory O’Kane – Dunloy)
March 21, 2023
IT’S not every year an Ulster team reaches the All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship final, so great credit must go to the management team of Dunloy, spearheaded by Gregory O’Kane. O’Kane was at the helm of a fantastic year for the Dunloy hurlers, who produced a stirring performance in the Ulster final against rivals Sleacht Néill […]
Antrim hang tough to end Cavan’s unbeaten run
March 18, 2023
Allianz NFL Division Three Antrim 1-7 Cavan 2-12 By Michael McMullan ANTRIM bounced back from their 31-point hammering against Westmeath to end Cavan’s 100 per cent record at Corrigan Park on Saturday afternoon. Advertisement Andy McEntee’s side stretched their six-point interval lead to 10 points before the visitors staged a strong comeback with goals from […]
Antrim star Prenter continues to live the dream
March 18, 2023
By Daire Small WHILE they ended the inter-county season as TG4 All-Ireland Junior champions, 2022 was already a dream come through for Orlaith Prenter long before Antrim overcame Fermanagh in a replayed final at the Athletic Grounds in Armagh. Having previously counted her as an underage coach and team-mate at club level with St Ergnats […]
Cavan red hot favs against Antrim
March 16, 2023
By Niall Gartland UNBEATEN Cavan will be red-hot favourites to bring home the points when they travel to Corrigan Park to face Antrim this Saturday. The Breffni County have won all five of their league matches to date, and are virtually guaranteed to achieve promotion even if they fall flat in their final two fixtures. […]