Irish & International Sports News, Fixtures & Results

Antrim squeeze through to Tailteann Cup knockout stages

Antrim are through to the knockout phase of the Tailteann Cup after their eight-point win over London in Newry proved enough to secure one of the best third-place spots in the draw for the preliminary quarter-finals.

Football • 01 Jun

Antrim boss Fitzgerald hit with eight-week ban

Antrim hurling manager Davy Fitzgerald has been handed an eight-week suspension for comments he made in the wake of side's Leinster SHC defeat to Galway two weeks ago.

Hurling • 04 Jun

Davy Fitzgerald: 'Once the man was sent off, it was over'

Fitzgerald says he will go to Croke Park over officials

Antrim manager Davy Fitzgerald lashed out at the match officials following his side's Leinster SHC defeat to Galway, pledging to "go to Croke Park" after Declan McCloskey was sent off just before half-time.

Hurling • 18 May

Kilkenny trailed by a point at the break but were ruthless after half-time

Cats break Antrim's resolve in second-half spurt

A dominant second period saw Kilkenny break Antrim resistance at Corrigan Park as they made it two wins from two in the Leinster Senior Hurling Championship

Hurling • 27 Apr

Bronagh Devlin was the star of the show for Antrim

Goals galore as Antrim beat Leitrim in Division 4 semi

Antrim, led by Bronagh Devlin, dominated a very entertaining and hard fought Lidl National Football League Division 4 league semi-final at Kingscourt and were full value for their four points over last year's TG4 All-Ireland intermediate champions Leitrim.

GAA • 30 Mar

'If that's the final decision, it (the game) won't take place'

McEntee: Antrim-Armagh 'won't take place' in Newry

Antrim manager Andy McEntee reiterated his side's position that they will not be playing their provincial championship opener against Armagh in Newry following last night's decision of the Ulster Council.

Football • 07 Mar

Stephen Bennett's penalty was part of his haul of 1-04

Waterford breeze past Antrim in dominant display

Waterford produced a dominant display at Corrigan Park on Sunday to run out 2-23 to 0-11 winners over Antrim.

Hurling • 23 Feb

Dominic McEnhill raised a green flag for Antrim

Antrim first-half goal glut kills Leitrim challenge

Antrim got back on the wining trail as four first-half goals helped them romp to a comprehensive victory over Leitrim at Corrigan Park on Saturday.

Football • 22 Feb

Enda Smith of Roscommon steers home a goal against Down

Sunday's Allianz Football League results and reports

Read back on how all the action from Sunday's five games in the Allianz Football League unfolded.

Football • 26 Jan

Ruairi Rafferty of London trying to break clear of Kavan Keenan

Antrim into quarters after surviving London challenge

It was a case of job just about done for Antrim at a wet Corrigan Park on Sunday as they got over the line against London to move into next week's Tailteann Cup quarter-finals on a 3-11 to 2-10 scoreline.

Football • 09 Jun 24

All-Ireland Camogie round-up: Dublin see off Wexford

Dublin came out on top of a crunch tie with Wexford at Parnell Park to place one foot in the quarter-finals of the Glen Dimplex All-Ireland Senior Camogie Championship.

Camogie • 08 Jun 24

McManus calls on GAA to revamp Leinster relegation

Former Antrim star Neil McManus has called on the GAA to revamp the relegation path currently Leinster Senior Hurling Championship, insisting that it's an unfair system that is hindering development.

Hurling • 27 May 24

Tiernan Smyth prevents Limerick's Donnacha Ó Dálaigh scoring a goal

Much-changed Limerick annihilate Antrim in opener

Limerick got their defence of the Allianz Hurling League Division 1 with a comprehensive 1-36 to 1-09 win over Antrim at Semple Stadium, Thurles.

Hurling • 04 Feb 24

Antrim GAA are hopeful of games being played in a revamped 34,578 capacity Casement Park by 2025

GAA bullish over Casement Park redevelopment

The GAA remains confident that the development of Casement Park remains on track with the Antrim venue one of the host stadia for Euro 2028.

Soccer • 10 Oct 23

Waterford's Stephen Bennett and Cork's Patrick Horgan will be aiming to make waves in Allianz Hurling League

Hurling Division 1: The league is what you make it

The experience of last year suggests winning the Allianz Hurling League can be a poisoned chalice but each of Division 1's 12 teams have different priorities as the season throws in, writes Eoin Ryan.

Hurling • 04 Feb 23

Dervla Cosgrove of Antrim celebrates scoring her side's third goal

Cosgrove nets four goals to lead Antrim to junior glory

Four goals from Dervla Cosgrove including three in 84 first-half seconds, and three saves from Áine Graham were among the more notable events as Antrim came out on top of an action-packed Glen Dimplex All-Ireland Premier Junior Camogie Final.

Camogie • 07 Aug 22

Orlaith Prenter in action during the drawn game against Molly McGloin of Fermanagh

Athletic Grounds to stage TG4 junior final replay

The Athletic Grounds in Armagh will stage the TG4 All-Ireland Junior final replay between Antrim and Fermanagh on Saturday, 13 August.

GAA • 03 Aug 22

Antrim's Emma Laverty and Michelle McArdle of Armagh pose with the Kay Mills Cup

Laverty and Antrim looking forward to Croke Park debut

Last September, Emma Laverty was a maelstrom of emotion. There was some happiness for her friends but the prevailing feeling was one of devastation.

Camogie • 02 Aug 22

Robert Downey poses with the Liam MacCarthy Cup at Loughmore Castle in Tipperary

Downey: Defeats have galvanised Rebels

Cork's dismal start to their Munster championship campaign is disappearing in their rearview mirror after highly encouraging wins over Waterford and Tipperary in recent weeks.

GAA • 10 Jun 22

Fionan MacKessy hit four points from play for Kerry

Kerry fend off Antrim fightback for McDonagh final spot

Kerry claimed the victory they needed over Antrim in Belfast and got the favour they needed from Carlow against Offaly to make it through to their third-straight Joe McDonagh Cup final.

GAA • 21 May 22

Conor Johnston's late goal gave Antrim the win

Late Johnston goal seals Antrim win

Conor Johnston struck for a late goal to win a thrilling Joe McDonagh Cup opener for Antrim against Offaly at Corrigan Park.

GAA • 16 Apr 22

Aoife Guiney (R) scored a goal and set up two more for Wexford

Early goals set Wexford on way to Division 2 crown

Three goals inside the first 15 minutes of the Littlewoods Ireland Camogie League Division 2 final left Antrim with too much to do against Wexford, who earned their return to the top tier of league action for the first time since 2019.

Camogie • 09 Apr 22

Galway's Emma Helebert and Cork's Laura Hayes

Littlewoods Camogie League finals: All you need to know

Galway and Cork meet in a rematch of last year's All-Ireland final in one of four Littlewoods Ireland Camogie League deciders this weekend.

GAA • 08 Apr 22

Ciara O'Connor scored a vital goal for Wexford

Camogie wrap: Wexford and Antrim set up final showdown

Wexford and Antrim will be readying themselves this week for the Littlewoods Ireland Camogie League Division 2 final at Croke Park on Saturday, after coming through their respective semi-finals against Waterford and Cork.

GAA • 03 Apr 22

Leinster U20: Laois, Kildare and Westmeath advance

Antrim may hit 0-23 in their Ulster qualifier last month against Down to make it to the O'Neill's Leinster U-20 Hurling Championship, but they exited at the first stage following a heavy 3-21 to 0-12 loss to Laois at Parnell Park.

GAA • 02 Apr 22