By Michael McMullan DUNLOY are back in championship action this weekend with six teams still in the hunt for the Volunteer Cup. After topping their groups, reigning Antrim and Ulster champions Cushendall have joined Loughgiel in the semi-finals. This weekend’s two quarter-finals will decide who completes the semi-final lineup. Rossa Park is the venue on […]
By Michael McMullan ROSSA manager Christopher McDonnell has billed Saturday evening’s championship showdown with city rivals St John’s as a “boost” for Belfast. A draw, or better, would be enough for Rossa to make it to the quarter-finals while the ‘Johnnies’ must win on home soil at Corrigan Park to keep their season alive. Also in […]
By Michael McMullan ST John’s manager Michael Johnston insists his side are looking no further than Saturday evening’s trip to Dunloy as the Antrim Senior Hurling Championship gets underway this weekend. The Whiterock Road side have not win the title since 1973 and were last in the final 30 years ago when they went under […]
By Michael McMullan DUNLOY manager Gregory O’Kane feels there are no easy games in their Senior Hurling Championship group that swings into action on home soil on Saturday. St John’s are the visitors with Rossa and current Ulster champions Cushendall also coming down the tracks. The top team in each group advance straight to the […]
ANTRIM SENIOR HURLING CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND THREE CAREY V BALLYCASTLE Saturday, St Patrick’s Park, 4pm BOTH teams are battling it out for their first win of the championship campaign as both are joint at the bottom of Group One having lost both their outings. Home advantage may just be enough to guide Carey Faughs over the […]
Shane Elliott explains why coverage of the Antrim hurling final is so important.
Shane Elliott says the treatment of St John’s is not fair.
Matthew Fitzpatrick says he feels no pressure.
Barry McFall tells us about his friend Chesney in O’Neills, and his Sainsburies training bag.
Maédhbh Laverty reckons Sarah Armstrong should be playing for a better club
