By Michael McMullan ANTRIM forward Patrick McBride insists his side’s Ulster Senior Football Championship clash with All-Ireland champions Armagh should take place at Corrigan Park. It comes after reports the clash will be moved elsewhere due to the Whiterock Road venue’s capacity not meeting the demand for tickets. The Irish News reported the decision came […]
Niblock: Antrim deserve home advantage against All-Ireland champions
By Shaun Casey ANTRIM’S Ulster Championship opener against All-Ireland champions Armagh should be played in Corrigan Park, says former Saffron attacker Kevin Niblock. The sides are due to get their championship campaigns underway next April. Armagh supporters follow their team in their droves and with Kieran McGeeney’s side facing into next season hoping to defend […]
Antrim step into last chance saloon
By Michael McMullan ANTRIM need to avoid defeat at home to Carlow this weekend to maintain their Leinster Championship status. It’s as simple as that. In a world of group stages, ifs, buts and score difference, a Carlow win at Corrigan Park would banish Darren Gleeson’s side to the Joe McDonagh Cup for the first […]
Kilkenny set for Corrigan
By Kieran Lynch ANTRIM are heavy underdogs this weekend, but their two results so far in the Leinster Championship will give them heart that they can put it up to last year’s All-Ireland runners-up Kilkenny. Indeed, the Ulster side were far from disgraced when the two sides battled in the league back in February, in […]
Former Antrim captain hopes ‘common sense’ will prevail around Ulster SFC venue
By Michael McMullan PADDY Cunningham has said the decision not to grant Antrim their home venue for their Ulster SFC clash with Cavan was ‘very disappointing’ and hopes that ‘common sense’ will prevail. Antrim were drawn to play at home for the first time since their 2013 defeat at the hands of Monaghan at Casement […]