Maghnus Dunne

RTÉ Sport contributor

Martin Kavanagh of Carlow during the Leinster GAA Hurling Senior Championship Round 3 match between Carlow and Kilkenny at Netwatch Cullen Park in Carlow.

Carlow survive huge Down rally in Joe McDonagh Cup

Carlow made it three wins from three in the Joe McDonagh Cup despite a nervy second half which saw Down cut a 10-point deficit to almost clinch a miraculous comeback victory in Ballycran on Saturday afternoon.

Hurling • 09 May

29 March 2025; Donal Hughes of Down during the Allianz Hurling League Division 2 final match between Down and Kildare at Grattan Park in Inniskeen, Monaghan. Photo by Daire Brennan/Sportsfile

Hughes the hero again as Down sicken Antrim in Dunloy

A late Donal Hughes goal earned Down a major victory over Antrim at Dunloy on Saturday afternoon.

Hurling • 19 Apr

Dominic McEnhill of Antrm during the Tailteann Cup semi-final match between Antrim and Laois at Croke Park in Dublin. Photo by Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile

Antrim survive late London scare in Toome

Antrim survived a late comeback from London to claim the spoils in the final outing of the Division Four campaign at Erin's Own Cargin.

Football • 22 Mar

Down edge Antrim but can't avoid the drop

Down clinched a huge consolation victory over rivals Antrim after a last-gasp Donal Hughes goal snatched victory from the jaws of defeat but it wasn't enough to keep the Mourne County in Division 1B of the Allianz Hurling League.

Hurling • 21 Mar

Fergal Whitely, left, and Diarmaid Ó Dúlaing of Dublin celebrate after the Allianz Hurling League Division 1B match between Antrim and Dublin at Corrigan Park in Belfast.

Impressive Dublin breeze past Antrim

Dublin enjoyed a terrific afternoon of hurling in Belfast after they stormed to a huge 1-31 to 1-16 victory over Antrim in Allianz Hurling League Division 1B on Sunday afternoon.

Hurling • 01 Mar

Marc Jordan of Antrim during the Bank of Ireland Dr McKenna Cup match between Derry and Antrim at Derry GAA Centre of Excellence in Owenbeg, Derry

Antrim keep Wicklow at arm's length to take another win

Antrim made it back-to-back wins in Division 4 of the Allianz Football League after a seven-point victory over Wicklow on Saturday evening.

Football • 28 Feb

22 February 2026; Chris Nolan of Carlow in action against Niall O'Connor of Antrim during the Allianz Hurling League Division 1A match between Antrim and Carlow at Corrigan Park in Belfast. Photo by Thomas Flinkow/Sportsfile

Unerring Elliot leads Antrim to first win of the season

Antrim had a big victory in Belfast on Sunday afternoon after they gave Carlow a thumping at Corrigan Park for their first win of the season.

Hurling • 22 Feb

6 January 2024; Daniel Reynolds of Longford during the Dioralyte O'Byrne Cup quarter-final match between Longford and Westmeath at Glennon Brothers Pearse Park in Longford. Photo by Ben McShane/Sportsfile

Longford shock Antrim to move into second in Division 4

Longford made it back to back wins on the road after causing a big upset with a victory against heavy favourites Antrim on Sunday afternoon.

Football • 15 Feb

Mark Rodgers of Clare converts a free during the Co-Op Superstores Munster Senior Hurling League match between Clare and Limerick at Páirc an Dálaigh in Tulla, Clare

Rodgers guides impressive Clare to victory in Antrim

The long trek to the north coast proved to be one filled with positives for Clare after they romped to an impressive victory over Antrim at Ruairi Óg GAC in Cushendall on Sunday afternoon.

Hurling • 01 Feb

Late Quinn goal key as Carlow see off Antrim

Carlow enjoyed a huge opening day victory as they overcame Division 4 newcomers Antrim at Portglenone.

Football • 25 Jan