Cargin manager Ronan Devlin’s focus on their next step


By Michael McMullan RONAN Devlin’s focus is only on the definite. For the Cargin boss, Sunday is semi-final time and the only show in town is their date with St Brigid’s. It’s a repeat of last year’s semi-final and the summer’s league final that Cargin lost. Off the field, the Antrim campaign has been in conversations […]


Creggan lodge appeal against quarter-final defeat to Lámh Dhearg


By Michael McMullan CREGGAN have filed an appeal following their Antrim SFC quarter-final defeat Lámh Dhearg. The sides were level 0-12 each before the Hannahstown men won the game after extra-time to set up a semi-final against Portglenone. Gaelic Life understands Creggan’s appeal comes after Lámh Dhearg had an extra player on the pitch during […]


Busy weekend on the Antrim football front


By Niall Gartland SOME of the heavy hitters in Antrim were in imperious form in round one of the senior championship and they’ll be expecting to take a big step towards the knock-out rounds in their second outings of the campaign this weekend. Reigning champions Cargin blasted five goals past Rossa on their first day […]


Lámh Dhearg focus remains on chasing championship glory


By Michael McMullan LÁMH Dhearg captain Terry McCrudden admits that while their form is inconsistent the goal is the same as every year – getting their hands back on the McNamee Cup. McCrudden, who played in their 2017 final win over St John’s, feels their “tough” group that included Portglenone, Naomh Éanna and Ahoghill has […]


Portglenone determined to stay in the championship


By Kieran Lynch PORTGLENONE may ultimately not need to win against local rivals Ahoghill to secure their passageway into the next round, but it certainly gives them their best chance of progression. However, don’t say that to manager John McKeever who only had one thing on his mind regarding Saturday evening’s derby clash – victory. […]


Ryan Murray – looking forward not back


An ACL injury put an end to Ryan Murray’s season, but the Antrim sharpshooter says he’ll do everything in his power to make it back in 2024, Niall Gartland reports… IT’S no exaggeration to say that 2023 has turned out to be a bit of a write off for experienced Antrim forward Ryan Murray. He […]