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'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 25

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 25

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 25

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 25

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 25

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 25

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 25

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 25

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 25

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 25

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 25

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

Fitzgerald close to being confirmed as next Antrim boss

The prospect of Davy Fitzgerald taking charge of the Antrim senior hurlers for 2025 looks set to soon become a reality.

Hurling • 11 Aug 24

Gleeson steps away as manager of Antrim hurlers

Darren Gleeson has stepped away from his post as manager of the Antrim senior hurlers.

Hurling • 22 Jul 24

Declan Lynch has called time on an inter-county career spanning a decade

Lynch grateful Antrim curtain call came at Croke Park

After Antrim's Tailteann Cup semi-final defeat to Laois at Croke Park on Sunday, an inter-county championship career that began against Fermanagh in 2014 came to an end for Declan Lynch.

Football • 26 Jun 24

Laois players Kevin Swayne and James Kelly, left, celebrate after their side's victory

Laois resilience leaves McNulty purring after semi win

Laois manager Justin McNulty hailed his side's resilience as they battled back to beat Antrim and reach the Tailteann Cup final.

Football • 23 Jun 24

Laois banish Croke Park woes to reach Tailteann final

Resurgent Laois came storming from behind with a thrilling final quarter at Croke Park to secure their Tailteann Cup final place, and precious redemption.

Football • 24 Jun 24

Conor Grimes of Louth in action against Colm O'Callaghan

Sunday's Football Championship results and reports

The action as it happened from the Tailteann Cup semi-finals as well as the Louth-Cork preliminary quarter-final in Inniskeen

Football • 23 Jun 24

Cathal Hynds was the Antrim hero (file pic)

Hynds sight is 20:20 as Antrim shock Fermanagh at death

A superb second half comeback from Antrim gave the Saffrons a memorable victory over a shell-shocked and wasteful Fermanagh side in a testy affair in Brewster Park.

Football • 15 Jun 24