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 […]
Antrim set to find final eight in the senior football championship
August 28, 2024
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 […]
JOHNNY McINTOSH: Davy FItzgerald and a golden opportunity
August 26, 2024
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 manager Darren Gleeson set for Laois role
August 26, 2024
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 […]
Conhuir Johnston: Odhran Molloy is my idol
August 26, 2024
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 […]
Loughgiel boss knows what is coming down the tracks in championship opener
August 8, 2024
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 […]
JOHNNY McINTOSH: Players deserve better
July 26, 2024
IT was a phenomenal All-Ireland hurling final and hats off to both sets of players – amateurs after all – who played the shirt off their backs for more than 90 minutes. It was a brilliant achievement for Clare but to be honest I thought it’s a total nonsense that a replay wasn’t called for at the end […]
Antrim must begin the search for new hurling boss
July 22, 2024
By Michael McMullan ANTRIM must begin the search for a new senior hurling manager after news of Darren Gleeson’s decision to step down. The Tipperary All-Ireland winning goalkeeper has stepped down after five seasons in the post. Gleeson steered the Saffrons to two Joe McDonagh titles during a tenure that saw the county’s standards raised […]
Saffron star Declan Lynch signs off
July 5, 2024
Antrim stalwart Decan Lynch explains why he’s content with his decision to retire after more than a decade on the intercounty scene By Niall Gartland WE can’t all go out like Peter Canavan. The Tyrone icon announced his retirement live on The Sunday Game a matter of hours after they conquered the Kingdom in the […]
A weekend of Ladies Football action
July 5, 2024
Compiled by Jackie Cahill THE semi-final pairings for the TG4 All-Ireland Senior Championship will be confirmed over the coming weekend. Three of the four quarter-finals are down decision on Saturday, followed by the clash between Armagh and Mayo on Sunday (5.45pm). On Saturday, Cork and Waterford get proceedings underway (1.15pm), followed by Meath’s visit to […]