County Antrim GAA News, Match Reports, Fixtures & Analysis

'On 44 minutes Antrim's fourth goal arrived when McManus bulldozed his way through' (stock photo)

McManus leads the Antrim charge with four goals in rout of DCU

Antrim rounded off their Walsh Cup campaign with a comprehensive victory over DCU at Jordanstown yesterday, with Neil McManus bagging four goals.

Former Derry All-Ireland winner Enda Gormley still holds the reins at Watty Graham’s

Watty Graham's begin historic U21 title hat-trick bid

Watty Graham's, Glen will have their sights set on a history-making feat when they begin the defence of the Bank of Ireland Paddy McLarnon Ulster U21 club champions trophy today by meeting Cavan representatives Ramor United at the Creggan Kickhams complex...

On target: Tomas Corrigan top scored for Fermanagh last night

Fermanagh earn big semi-final showdown by hammering Antrim

Fermanagh cruised into the semi-finals - against Tyrone in Clones on Sunday - with an easy win against an Antrim side that were listless and second best for almost the entire game.

On the spot: Monagahan’s Shane Carey is taken down by Antrim’s Conor Hamill, resulting in a penalty

Monaghan in command as sad Antrim struggle

Monaghan cantered to a 17-point victory over a disappointing Antrim in yesterday's Dr McKenna Cup round two game to leave them on the brink of a place in the semi-final.

My ball: Matthew Donnelly and Kilkenny’s Walter Walsh

Sorry Antrim are mauled by classy Kilkenny

Kilkenny turned in a dominant second half display to overrun Antrim by 26 points in the Walsh Cup at Abbottstown GAA centre yesterday.

Ace Murray hoping to continue proving his Antrim credentials

Ryan Murray is going about the business of securing a regular slot in the Antrim side in style.

On song: Niall McKenna impressed for Antrim

Super Saffrons set the bar high in Walsh Cup

Antrim's senior hurlers got their 2017 campaign off to an impressive start with a somewhat surprising nine-point win over Westmeath in the opening round of the Bord na Móna Walsh Cup at Kinnegad yesterday.

Big impact: Oisin O’Neill produced a man of the match performance

Numbers don't seem to add up in St Mary's victory

St Mary's claimed the points at Glenavy in yesterday's opening Dr McKenna Cup Section B game against an experimental Antrim side with a point to spare despite most observers making it a two-point win for the Ranch.

Antrim boosted by fewer missing due to university commitments

Antrim joint football manager Frank Fitzsimons has insisted Antrim will be challenging harder in their group this year than last, after gaining a greater share of his players from university commitments.

Making a case: John Horan is keen to help Antrim hurling

Horan aims to revive Antrim if elected as GAA President

It can be safely assumed that there will be no strenuous objections in Antrim in particular should current Leinster Council chairman John Horan be chosen as President-elect of the GAA at Congress next month.

Real boost: Michael McCann has not ruled out a return to Antrim action. Photo: Declan Roughan/PressEye

Door not fully shut on Antrim comeback, reveals McCann

The Antrim football management team of Frank Fitzsimons and Gearoid Adams have received an unexpected bonus now that veteran midfield ace Michael McCann has indicated that he may make himself available for selection again in the foreseeable future.

New blood: Antrim boss Frank Fitzsimons to give novices a chance

Aghagallon quartet now in harmony for Antrim debuts

When Donaghmoyne overcame St Mary's, Aghagallon in the recent Ulster club intermediate football championship semi-final, their manager Paddy Martin was lavish in his praise of the Antrim champions.

Clarion call: Sean McVeigh has demanded Antrim get rid of their inferiority complex and make a push for success in 2017

Antrim can stand tall if we believe in ourselves: Sean

Antrim midfield strongman Sean McVeigh is urging his team-mates to rid themselves of what he believes to be an inherent inferiority complex before they get down to business in the Dr McKenna Cup and Allianz League.

O'Donovan Rossa go by the book for ton-up celebration

The O'Donovan Rossa club in west Belfast will mark a significant milestone in its history tonight when a gala centenary banquet will be held in the Europa Hotel, Belfast.

Dangerman: St Brigids Cloughmills wil look to Michael Devlin for inspiration in tomorrow’s clash with Coleraine

St Brigid's keen to hurl out a boost for Antrim

Antrim have certainly not had their sorrows to seek on the hurling front this year but as the curtain begins to come down on what has been a traumatic campaign, the county could yet enjoy a much-needed double boost.

Hot shot: Domhnall Nugent can inspire Lamh Dhearg.

Nugent hopes to have crucial say in All-Ireland drive

Lamh Dhearg hurling club hotshot Domhnall Nugent makes no secret of his ambition as his side limber up for the All-Ireland Junior Club Championship series.

Experienced: Brian McIver has been helping son Paul

McIvers working in tandem to inspire Kilcoo's Ulster title shot

Former Derry manager Brian McIver has been a peripheral figure in Kilcoo's bid to complement their dominance of the Down Senior Football Championship by landing the Ulster club title for the first time.

Hot shot: Racquel McCarry can help fire Loughgiel to title success

McCarry's Star quality inspiring Loughgiel

Racquel McCarry has certainly been hitting the high spots at both club and county level in camogie this season.

On the ball: Cargin’s Paul McCann leads the charge against St Gall’s in the Antrim final at Corrigan Park yesterday

John Brennan delighted as Cargin secure back-to-back crowns

Cargin were celebrating back-to-back Antrim Senior Football Championship titles as a commanding first-half performance gave St Gall's just too much to do in yesterday's final at Corrigan Park.

Chase is on: Loughgiel’s Maol Connolly clashes with Declan McManus of Ballygallet in the AIB Ulster Club Hurling semi-final

Cruise control for Loughgiel but tougher test lies in store

The chasm-wide gap that existed between his side and Down champions Ballygalget in this one-sided Ulster senior club hurling championship semi-final at Maghera yesterday merely serves to put Loughgiel manager Johnny Campbell even more on guard for an alluring final meeting...

Late show: CJ McGourty struck to keep St Gall’s in title hunt

CJ McGourty returns in style to edge St Gall's into the Antrim title decider

A strong finish saw St Gall's advance to the final of the Antrim Senior Football Championship thanks to a two-point win - 1-7 to 0-8 - over Lamh Dhearg in Ahoghill last night.

Kieran McGourty hoping for another match-winning goal

Veteran McGourty poised to help St Gall's have final say yet again

Kieran McGourty is hoping to propel St Gall's towards what could prove a second honour within a matter of weeks when he lines out against Lamh Dhearg in the Antrim Senior Football Championship semi-final at Ahoghill tonight (8.00pm).

Making ground: Mairead Cooper launches an attack for Antrim

Seamus McKenna at a loss to explain Antrim collapse

Antrim manager Seamus McKenna cut a dejected-looking figure in the otherwise empty press conference room after his side suffered a complete collapse to Longford, having led by nine points after only 24 minutes.

Joy and pain: Longford’s Leanne Keegan, Michelle Noonan and Claire Farrell celebrate while Eimaer Gallagher finds defeat hard to take

Third quarter meltdown puts paid to Antrim ladies' dream

Amazing as it sounds, but another two own goals in an All-Ireland final - coming a week after it scuppered Mayo - helped Longford overturn what was a nine-point deficit to deservedly win the All-Ireland Ladies' Junior football final.

Stadium tour: Jenny McCavana and co will visit Croker early

Antrim ladies to get sneak peak of Croke Park ahead of final

Antrim ladies' manager Seamus McKenna has revealed his team are getting a look around Croke Park tomorrow night to strip away a bit of the ground's mystique ahead of Sunday's All-Ireland junior final against Longford (throw-in, 11.45am).

Kieran McGourty landed the winning goal for St Gall's at the weekend

McGourty is the hero as slick St Gall's stride into seventh heaven

St Gall's gave Antrim football another shot in the arm by winning the prestigious Kilmacud Sevens competition at the weekend.

Mayo will need to relentlessly pressurise the Dublin attack if they are to give themselves a chance of victory. Picture: Dáire Brennan / SPORTSFILE

Poll: Dublin or Mayo - Who will win Sunday's All-Ireland SFC final?

Can Mayo win a first All Ireland title in 65 years by beating a Dublin side regarded by many as the greatest the game has ever seen? We want you to tell us who you believe will leave Croke Park as champions on Sunday.

Eddie McCloskey grabbed three points for Loughgiel yesterday

Loughgiel do it in style against Ballycastle and now face Cushendall in final shoot-out

Loughgiel turned on the style to terminate Ballycastle's interest in the Antrim Hurling Championship on Sunday when they won a lively semi-final by 0-19 to 0-12 at Glenravel.

Cushendall throw down the gauntlet to O'Donovan Rossa in Antrim senior hurling...

It's all on the line for Ruairi Óg Cushendall as they face O'Donovan Rossa in the Antrim senior hurling Championship semi-final.

Injury blow: Tony Scullion is contemplating retirement

I may be forced to call it a day, admits Antrim's Tony Scullion

One of Ulster's top players could be set to call time on his career following a serious knee injury.

Glory day: Clare Timoney lifts Junior trophy in 2012

Talented Antrim confident of Croke Park glory

Antrim ladies manager Seamus McKenna has vowed that the Saffrons girls will go into their All-Ireland Junior final at Croke Park at the height of confidence after their landslide win over London.

Hot shot: Mairead Cooper netted twice for Antrim against London

Antrim roar into All-Ireland final but Derry take a terrible beating

There were mixed fortunes for Ulster teams when the semi-finals of the All-Ireland ladies football championship at different levels took place yesterday.

Vital role: Sinead McLaughlin returns as a selector

Antrim ready to take next step to glory, says Seamus McKenna

Antrim ladies manager Seamus McKenna admits his project may be ahead of schedule as his side gear up for this weekend's All-Ireland Junior Championship semi-final against London (Sunday, 1.30pm, Fingallians).

Goal blitz: Sean McAfee scored as Cushendall hit 6-29

Cushendall and Slaughtneil fire warning shots in battle for titles

Two of Ulster's leading hurling clubs have laid down a firm marker that they are fiercely committed to retaining their respective county championship titles.

On the ball: Kevin Molloy can inspire Cuchullains against McQuillans

Top clubs aim to hurl out a fresher image for Antrim

Antrim hurling is certainly at a low ebb just now but the Senior County Championship now offers an opportunity for a measure of redemption.

Return: Terence McNaughton is back at the helm to help Antrim hit back

Antrim hurling in real danger: Terence McNaughton

Antrim hurling is in a perilous position and requires urgent attention to avoid becoming an irrelevancy on the national scene, according to one of its greatest ever warriors.

Early bird: Saul McCaughan opened the scoring for Antrim

Antrim’s young guns stage fightback to clinch Ulster silverware

Antrim overcame a four-point half-time deficit to run out winners over Derry in last night’s Ulster U21 Hurling Championship final in Loughgiel.

Calm head: Antrim’s Conor Carson aims to keep hold of possession

Antrim have no answer as champions Galway prove their top quality

Antrim crashed out of the All-Ireland Minor Hurling Championship on Saturday as a rampant Galway eased to an emphatic 20-point win in their quarter-final clash at Kingspan Breffni Park.

Looking ahead: Dominic McKinley is optimistic about Antrim’s future

Antrim set for revival thanks to huge cash boost

Gaelic Games in Belfast are set to be revolutionised by a GAA-led funding plan for Antrim, Saffrons county board chairman Collie Donnelly has informed the Belfast Telegraph.

Saul McCaughan scored 1-8 for Antrim last night

Antrim and Derry shine to book Ulster U21 final showdown

An explosive display of finishing from Saul McCaughan underpinned Antrim's 2-21 to 1-18 victory over Down in last night's Ulster Under-21 Hurling Championship semi-final at Ballycran.

Family fortunes: Shea Downey feels he has big boots to fill

Shea aims to have the final say for famous Derry clan

A pity for fans of symmetry, that the Derry minor captain Shea Downey will be in the number 13 jersey tomorrow against Donegal.

Blow: Antrim's Simon McCrory leaves the field with an injury

McKinley warns of hard road ahead for new boss

They hadn't even got as far as the dressing room to deliver the news to the players, but as expected, the Antrim management team of Terence McNaughton, Dominic McKinley, Gary O'Kane and Neal Pedan stepped down immediately after the Ulster final win.

Closed down: Armagh's Declan Coulter is challenged by Eoghan Campbell

Super Saffrons make it 15 titles in row

There was a time going down the stretch here in Owenbeg when the shock looked on.

Tight tussle: Antrim's Kevin Niblock and Limerick's Johnny McCarthy

Slack Saffrons stunned as Ryan fires Limerick into next round

Although they did arrive in Belfast as big outsiders in the All-Ireland qualifier assignment against Antrim in Corrigan Park, Limerick upset the odds to make progress.

Looking ahead: Dominic McKinley knows Meath tie will be tough hurdle

High-scoring Antrim get in the mood for final showdown

Antrim remain on course to defend their Ulster title after a massive 23-point win over a beleaguered Derry at the Athletic Grounds in Armagh.

Antrim could face two games in 24 hours after Christy Ring final replay

Finally, Antrim now know when they are due to play the replay of last Saturday's Christy Ring final.

Antrim's O'Kane blasts Croker chiefs' handling of Christy Ring Cup confusion

Antrim hurling team joint boss Gary O'Kane has slammed the Croke Park authorities for what he feels was their "inept handling" of the situation which arose in the immediate aftermath of Saturday's Christy Ring Cup final between the Saffrons and Meath.