Allianz Football league Division Four London v Antrim (Sunday, 2pm, Ruislip) ANTRIM have been around the block enough times to know that promotion from Division Four won’t be straight-forward, but Peter Healy insists they have to try and win their remaining games. Having defeated Wexford by six points in Glenavy in round one, Lenny Harbinson’s […]
Healy hoping Antrim can bounce back against Exiles
Gleeson keen to use Tipp test as prep for Faithful showdown
ANTRIM manager Darren Gleeson believes Saturday’s game against All-Ireland champions Tipperary at the earlier time of 1.30pm at Davitt Park will be the ideal preparation for his side as they get ready to face into a series of make-or-break games in terms of their promotion hopes. The Portroe native won an All-Ireland with the Premier […]
Corrigan Park redevelopment project gets the green light
CORRIGAN Park could be ready to host Antrim Club Championship games later this summer as work gets underway on Phase One of the redevelopment work at the home of St John’s. A 500-seater covered stand along with terracing for 2,000 spectators is expected to be completed in time by August. Former Antrim chairman and St […]
Antrim hurlers look for back-to-back victories
ANTRIM’S hurlers will be expected to make it two wins from two when they host Mayo at Loughgiel on Sunday (throw-in 2pm), but they take a significant step up in class for the following three league fixtures. Arguably their toughest test comes with round three’s trip to Tullamore to face Offaly while the face Meath (home) […]
O’Donovan Rossa teams up with NUI Galway
THE renewed partnership between O’Donovan Rossa GAC, Belfast and the National University of Ireland Galway (NUI Galway) was launched at Belfast City Hall last Friday. Lord Mayor, Danny Baker invited Rossa members including chairperson Margaret Flynn and NUI Galway’s Registrar and Deputy President, Professor Pól Ó Dochartaigh into his parlour to announce the extension of […]
Antrim travel west hoping to make it two wins from two
Allianz Football League Division Four Sligo v Antrim (Markievicz Park, Sunday, 2pm) WITH two points already in the bag, Antrim make the long trip to Sligo on Sunday hoping to make it two wins from two in their quest for promotion from Division Four. Go back a decade and these counties were riding high at […]