PURELY from the selfish perspective of Antrim GAA, I think it’s a good thing that the British Government pulled the plug on its commitment to fund the rebuild of Casement Park in time for Euro 2028. To be honest, I never saw the point of building a vast, 34,000 seater stadium. It would rarely, if […]
PADDY Burke and James McNaughton have been shortlisted in the 45 hurlers for this season’s PwC All-Star team. All-Ireland champions Clare lead the way with 14 players with 10 from beaten finalists Cork. McNaughton and Burke sit out club championship action as Cushendall and Loughgiel await the winners of this weekend’s Antrim SHC quarter-finals. They […]
WITH the club championships getting more serious as the weeks pass, we look at some of the players who are putting their hands up with key performances. Here is the latest Gaelic Life team of the week 1 JAMES GRIBBIN Newbridge On the scoresheet and denied Diarmuid Baker in a narrow win over Steelstown. Advertisement […]
By Michael McMullan LEAGUE champions St Brigid’s may be on a journey into the unknown on Sunday against Dunloy but joint manager Paddy McGuckin is fully aware of what is coming down the tracks. Dunloy saw off Portglenone and Lámh Dhearg to book a county final spot against a Cargin team who overcame St Brigid’s […]
It’s a decade since Tony McCollum began what grew into GAA for All. On Saturday, over 900 people are expected in Creggan as they host Ulster GAA’s latest Games for All festival. He spoke to Michael McMullan WHEN a heart attack forced Tony McCollum to press the pause button, he left plastering behind him. It […]
By Michael McMullan WITH reigning champions Cargin already guaranteed of top spot, the rest of the quarter-final lineup will be finalised with the final round of games across four groups. While Cargin have nothing to gain only winning momentum, neighbours Tír na nÓg are all but destined for a relegation battle unless an unlikely combination […]
THE appointment of Davy Fitzgerald as Antrim manager is an exciting one – but only if he is utilised properly. He’s a fantastic coach and manager in my view and he’ll bring a hell of a lot of enthusiasm, but what’s most important of all is that he use his influence across the board, not just […]
FORMER Antrim hurling manager Darren Gleeson is set for a new role in Laois as the county’s senior hurling manager. Gleeson, an All-Ireland winner with his native Tipperary, stepped down from the Saffron County in recent weeks before being replaced by Davy Fotzgerald. A Laois GAA statement read: “The Laois GAA Executive Committee is pleased to […]
THIS week Cargin and Antrim ace Conhuir Johnston takes on Gaelic Life’s Q&A Name: Conhuir Johnston. Age: 19. Teams played for: Erin’s Own Cargin (club), Antrim (county) and St Mary’s, Magherafelt (school). Advertisement Most inspirational teammate? Odhran Molloy, an idol. Best teammate to train with? Paudie McLaughlin, loves hard work. Worst teammate to train with? Benen […]
By Michael McMullan LOUGHGIEL manager Shane McMahon knows what they’ll face when their Antrim Senior Hurling Championship campaign gets underway this weekend. The Shamrocks face the trip to Hightown on Sunday (2pm) to take on a Naomh Éanna side who gave them their fill of it in the league. Goals from Cian O’Connor and marksman […]
