CJ McGourty will not feature for the Antrim footballers in 2016 and has switched codes to play under new hurling boss, PJ O’Mullan. The former Loughgiel All-Ireland winning manager has named a provisional squad of 35 ahead of the forthcoming Walsh Cup campaign which begins next month. O’Mullan has also recalled his clubmates Liam Watson […]
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Rossa hoping to Eireann further glory at Paul McGirr Tournament
O’Donovan Rossa U16s will bid to recapture the prestigious Paul McGirr title when they face Clann Eireann at Dromore on Sunday (2pm). A plethora of sporting fixtures bit the dust last weekend due to heavy rain across Ulster. However, despite the deluge of rain, the hard working grounds staff at Gardrum Park ensured that both […]
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Magnificent Michaela lands crucial National Elite title
THE Olympic dream is very much on course for Michaela Walsh as the Holy Family girl claimed her sixth Irish title and first at flyweight when dethroning six-in-a-row chasing Ceire Smith at the National Stadium on Friday night. The Commonwealth Games’ silver medalist put in an accomplished display of counter-punching and slick movement against the […]
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PJ: ‘I want the best players playing for Antrim
NEW Antrim hurling manager PJ O’Mullan has stated his desire to get the best players playing for the county next season. The former Loughgiel Shamrocks boss was ratified last Wednesday night after seeing off competition from Ger Manley, Mattie Lennon and Jim Greene, who were also interviewed for the role. Admitting he didn’t think he […]
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Burnett confident ahead of title tilt
THE next step on the road to stardom for Ryan Burnett takes place at the Manchester Arena on Saturday night when then North Belfast man faces Jason Booth with the vacant British bantamweight title up for grabs. The 23 year-old Newington native will be looking to claim his second title belt in as many months […]
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Cummings and Meli get ready to serve up a classic
UNBEATEN prospects and domestic rivals rarely square off during their rimg apprenticeship, but on Friday night Alfredo Meli (11-0) and Conrad Cummings (7-0) will meet for the Celic middleweight title at the Waterfront Hall in what could be a fight of the year contender dubbed ‘All on the Line’. While defeat for either man certainly […]
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