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Niall Kelly finished with 1-04 against Antrim

Kildare overcome Antrim to claim Division 3 top spot

Kildare secured the win they needed to clinch promotion to Division 2 of the Allianz Football League but this game at Cedral St Conleth's Park was far more eventful than the 11-point margin at the final whistle might suggest.

Football • 23 Mar

Niall Murphy was instrumental for Sligo, as ever

Sligo send Antrim to the brink of Division 3 relegation

Sligo took a huge step towards survival in Division Three as their recent upturn in form continued at Corrigan Park on Sunday to get the better of Antrim who are now starring relegation in the face.

Football • 16 Mar

James McNaughton scored two of Antrim's four goals

McNaughton inspires Antrim to decisive Laois victory

Antrim gave themselves a big chance of remaining in Division 1B as they enjoyed a 4-22 to 0-21 victory over Laois at Corrigan Park on Sunday.

Hurling • 09 Mar

Páirc Esler will now host the game, meaning it will be neutral rather than home ground for Antrim

Antrim come out fighting after Ulster GAA switch venue

Antrim's footballers have not backed down on their stance that the Ulster Senior Football Championship tie against Armagh will be played at Corrigan Park despite the decision by Ulster GAA to move the game to Down.

Football • 06 Mar

'Let me be absolutely clear, win lose or draw Antrim are not and will not be making any excuses'

Antrim-Laois to go ahead despite Saffron sickness

Antrim manager Davy Fitzgerald has confirmed that their crucial Allianz Hurling League Division 1B clash with Laois on Sunday will proceed despite a bout of sickness severely hampering their preparations for the game.

Hurling • 06 Mar

Gerard Walsh ensured a share of the spoils for Antrim

Carlow and Antrim share spoils after stunning ending

There was a stunning end to the National Hurling League Division 1B encounter between Carlow and Antrim as the sides draw at Netwatch Cullen Park.

Hurling • 02 Mar

Killian Roche continued his point-scoring form with a two-point free in close win over Antrim

Laois hold on to promotion hopes after nervy Antrim win

Laois are back in the hunt for promotion to Division 2 after victory over a 14-man Antrim, Justin McNulty's charges were six points down at one stage in the second half but battled back to win by two.

Football • 01 Mar

'So here's to the Donegals, Carlows and Antrims of this world making even greater strides in 2025 and turning a few heads along the way'

Donegal and Carlow sowing seeds for hurling's future

The early-season exploits of the hurlers of Donegal and Carlow could have long-term benefits for the code in those counties, writes Shane McGrath.

Hurling • 25 Feb

O'Neill in the goals as Harte's Offaly hammer Antrim

A big helping hand from visiting Antrim helped Offaly continue their flying start to Division 3 of the National Football League with a third convincingly impressive win in O'Connor Park on Sunday afternoon.

Football • 16 Feb

Antrim have played a number of championship matches at Corrigan Park - including against Kildare in 2019

McManus: Antrim footballers should cede Corrigan threat

Antrim hurling legend Neil McManus has said that the county's footballers should park their threat to not play their Ulster SFC opener against All-Ireland champions Armagh if the game is moved from Corrigan Park.

Football • 10 Feb

Offaly's Brian Duignan in action against Eoiun McFerran of Antrim

Offaly overwhelm Antrim to continue fine league form

Offaly continued their very solid start to the National Hurling League with a 2-26 to 0-17 win over Antrim in Tullamore.

Hurling • 09 Feb

Antrim 'won't play' Armagh game if not at Corrigan Park

Antrim could pull out of their Ulster SFC quarter-final against All-Ireland champions Armagh if it is not staged at Belfast's Corrigan Park.

Football • 07 Feb

Garvan Jones was the scorer in chief for Fermanagh as they accounted for their Ulster rivals

Fermanagh stand firm to repel Antrim's late surge

Fermanagh picked up two precious league points in a high-scoring Division 3 contest at a sunny Ederney, prevailing by the bare minimum, 2-16 to 3-12 against Antrim.

Football • 02 Feb

James McNaughton starred as Antrim bagged their first points of the campoaign

McNauaghton to the fore as Antrim overcome Westmeath

James McNaughton led the way with 1-14 as Antrim banked their first points of the Allianz League as they accounted for Westmeath 2-25 to 1-19 in Division 1B at Corrigan Park.

Hurling • 02 Feb

Antrim's Conor Hand finished with a personal tally of three points

Saffrons see off Banner in squally conditions

On a day for rolling up the sleeves and making as few errors as possible, Antrim ground out a hard-fought 1-09 to 1-06 victory over Clare at Corrigan Park to get their Division 3 campaign off on the right foot.

Football • 26 Jan

Dublin's John Hetherton holds off Declan McCloskey

Dubs off to Division 1B flier as Antrim swatted aside

Croke Park proved a happy hunting ground once again for new Dublin manager Niall O Ceallachain who got his competitive reign off to a flier with a 1-25 to 0-14 Allianz Hurling League Division 1B win over Antrim.

Hurling • 25 Jan

Fitzgerald: 'I don't know if I can make a difference (with Antrim), but imagine if you could get them to a place where we could get to a final or get to a quarter-final or semi-final'

Underdog Fitzgerald primed for biggest challenge yet

Davy Fitzgerald on the motivation to take the Antrim job and how he plans to improve their standing in the hurling landscape.

Hurling • 14 Jan

Kildare and Galway met under the new rules in Newbridge

'I really feel for referees' - McEntee wary of rules

With pre-season competitions on hiatus, the weekend saw county teams really step up their preparations as they try and adapt to football's new rules for 2025.

Football • 06 Jan

Former player and manager Jody Gormley, 53, has died

Former Tyrone player Jody Gormley dies aged 53

Former Tyrone player and Antrim manager Jody Gormley, 53, has died

Football • 09 Dec 24

Neil McManus top scored for the champions

Cushendall battle past Dunloy to retain Antrim crown

It was a sweet 16th Antrim Senior Hurling Championship title for Cuhendall as the defending champions retained their crown in obscene conditions in Ballycastle.

Hurling • 20 Oct 24

Robbie Donnelly's free-taking was key for Thomastown against Ballyhale

Club GAA round-up: Ballyhale exit, Antrim SFC proceeds

Ballyhale will not be involved in the Kilkenny SHC final for the first time since 2017 following a 0-21 to 1-16 loss to Thomastown.

Hurling • 29 Sep 24

Hurling Development Committee member Neil McManus at Croke Park this week

McManus: Antrim need to learn long-term from Davy Fitz

Neil McManus is hoping that Davy Fitzgerald can have a long-term impact on the fortunes of Antrim hurling, regardless of results.

Hurling • 20 Sep 24

Creggan and Lámh Dhearg may be headed for a replay in the Antrim SFC

'Extra man' claim throws Antrim SFC into controversy

The Antrim Senior Football Championship has been plunged into controversy after Creggan Kickhams lobbed an objection amid an 'extra man' claim following their quarter-final defeat to Lámh Dhearg.

Football • 18 Sep 24

Antrim will be Davy Fitzgerald's fourth hurling county to manage

Surprise and delight as Antrim prepare for Davy

Former Antrim captain Neil McManus says Davy Fitzgerald's arrival in the north-east has generated great buzz in the county.

Hurling • 19 Aug 24

Davy Fitzgerald's tenure as Antrim boss will be his fifth in inter-county management

Fitzgerald appointment as Antrim manager finalised

Antrim GAA officials have appointed Davy Fitzgerald as their new senior hurling manager for a two-year term, while the Clare native also has an option of a third year.

Hurling • 12 Aug 24