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 […]
Corrigan Park redevelopment project gets the green light

Newington boss Crossan seeking improved performance for Fivemiltown cup clash

McCombs Travel Intermediate Cup Fivemiletown United v Newington (Saturday, 1.30pm, Cooneen Road) SCORING five goals away from home would usually guarantee any visiting team all three points and Newington manager Conor Crossan says his side must tighten up their defence following last Saturday’s incredible 5-5 draw at Bangor. This weekend, their attention switches to the […]
McAllister confident Swifts can defeat Distillery in Intermediate Cup clash

McComb Travel Intermediate Cup Lisburn Distillery v St James’ Swifts (Saturday, 1.30pm, New Grosvenor Stadium) ST JAMES’ SWIFTS will make the short journey to Ballyskeagh on Saturday bidding to dump Lisburn Distillery from the Intermediate Cup and their manager, Packie McAllister, has every belief they can do so. In the era of social media and […]
Star face crucial Killorglin test as they fall back in race for the title

BELFAST Star slipped up on the road against Moycullen last week and they now realise that any further lapses could be very costly as the Super League title chase enters crunch time. The 96-89 loss in overtime leaves Star on level pegging with UCD Marian in second place, both teams a win behind leaders Tralee […]
Croc set to bare his teeth

THE ascent towards titles begins now for Lewis Crocker as the South Belfast man gets set for a step-up against former British title challenger John Thain at the Ulster Hall on Saturday night. The former Holy Trinity amateur has racked up 10 wins from 10 since making his professional debut in March 2017 with the […]
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) […]