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McEntee is back in inter-county management with Antrim

Andy McEntee confirmed as new Antrim football manager

Andy McEntee has been ratified as the new Antrim football manager.

James McNaughton of Antrim gets a shot away despite the attention of Tim O'Mahony

Cork eventually wear down Antrim challenge to advance

Joe McDonagh winners Antrim certainly put it up to Cork in their All-Ireland SHC preliminary quarter-final clash at Corrigan Park, with the Rebels forced to dig deep in a contest where a late Seamus Harnedy goal put the seal on a flattering 3-27 to 2-19 victory.

GAA • 11 Jun 22

James McNaughton celebrates scoring Antrim's second goal in the Joe McDonagh Cup final

McGrath: Antrim now have hurling elite's respect

Shane McGrath believes Antrim have earned the respect of their peers at the top table of hurling as they prepare for an All-Ireland preliminary quarter-final against Cork on Saturday.

GAA • 11 Jun 22

Conal Cunning in action in the Joe McDonagh Cup final

Rebels determined to take care of business in Belfast

Rob Downey will visit Belfast for the first time this weekend and he's eager to ensure that his side come away with a win and a place in the All-Ireland quarter finals.

GAA • 10 Jun 22

L-R: Jordan Conway (Kerry), Cathal Dunbar (Wexford), Ciarán Clark (Antrim) and Cork's Seamie Harnedy

Hurling preliminary Q/Fs: All you need to know

Eight teams remain in the hunt for Liam MacCarthy, but come 4pm or so on Saturday, that will be whittled down to half a dozen. Should either Antrim and/or Kerry be among those six, we will be entering major upset territory.

GAA • 11 Jun 22

Karl McKeegan pictured in the 2010 All-Ireland quarter-final with Cork

Cahill, Cork & Corrigan - Antrim's history with Rebels

Antrim welcome Cork to Corrigan Park on Saturday, sparking memories of that famous interview from Dinny Cahill back in 2004.

GAA • 08 Jun 22

Antrim lift Joe McDonagh Cup after thrilling goal-fest

Goal hungry Antrim hit the net five times at Croke Park and ultimately needed every one of those strikes to overcome Kerry in a thrilling Joe McDonagh Cup final, securing their MacCarthy Cup status for 2023 with a 5-22 to 4-24 win.

GAA • 04 Jun 22

Clare fans have snapped up tickets for Sunday's Munster hurling final

Dónal Óg Cusack's hurling predictions

Dónal Óg Cusack looks ahead to the Joe McDonagh final as well as the Leinster and Munster hurling deciders.

GAA • 03 Jun 22

Will Kilkenny and Limerick retain their provincial titles?

Hurling provincial finals: All you need to know

The champions of Leinster, Munster and the Joe McDonagh Cup will be crowned this weekend.

GAA • 03 Jun 22

'When the match comes down the home stretch, Limerick's experience might just get them there'

Limerick won't change style to shut down Tony Kelly

We have a hurling bonanza to look forward to this weekend, so Shane Dowling has broken down a few key talking points ahead of three very significant games.

GAA • 03 Jun 22

Campbell's Saffrons all about positives for final

Eoghan Campbell is hoping that Antrim's positive approach to the Allianz League will stand to them in Saturday's Joe McDonagh final.

Hurling • 02 Jun 22

It's hoped Casement Park will be redeveloped by 2025

Antrim chairman: New Casement Park a game-changer

Antrim County Board chairman Ciaran McCavanagh says a redeveloped Casement Park will be "a game-changer" for the city of Belfast and beyond.

Football • 01 Jun 22

Casement Park's proposed redevelopment has been met with significant delays

Casement redevelopment closer after appeal dismissed

A legal challenge against a decision to grant planning approval for the redevelopment of Casement Park in Belfast has been dismissed.

Football • 31 May 22

Enda McGinley stands down as Antrim manager

Enda McGinley has stepped down as Antrim manager after two years in charge, following their Tailteann Cup loss to Leitrim in Carrick-on-Shannon.

Football • 29 May 22

Jack Heslin scored the crucial second goal for Leitrim

Leitrim fend off Antrim to advance in Tailteann Cup

Leitrim beat Antrim 2-14 to 1-12 in their Tailteann Cup first round clash in Carrick on Shannon.

Football • 28 May 22

Fionan Mackessy starred for Kerry in their win over Antrim

Tyrrell: Kerry victims of promotion 'double standard'

If Kerry win the Joe McDonagh Cup, they would have to beat Tipperary in a relegation play-off to earn promotion, rather than Munster expanding to six teams, as Leinster did for 2022.

GAA • 25 May 22

Róisín McCormick is a key player in attack for Antrim

Antrim buzzing ahead of return to senior ranks

Róisín McCormick hopes Antrim can hit the ground running this weekend when they return to senior camogie action for the first time in 40 years.

GAA • 20 May 22

Antrim hammer Meath to seal Joe McDonagh Cup final spot

A place in the Joe McDonagh Cup final is now guaranteed for Antrim as they romped to a 28-point win over Meath at Pairc Tailteann to maintain their 100 per cent record in the competition.

GAA • 15 May 22

Neil McManus scored a stunning goal for Antrim in the first half

Saffrons fend off stiff Carlow challenge

Antrim produced a strong finish to maintain their 100% record in the Joe McDonagh Cup at the expense of Carlow at Corrigan Park.

GAA • 30 Apr 22

Seaan Elliott scored two goals from play for Antrim

Antrim hit Down for six to top Joe McDonagh pile

Antrim made it two wins from two in the Joe McDonagh Cup as they romped to a 15-point win over Ulster rivals Down at a sunny Ballycran.

GAA • 24 Apr 22

Cavan's Paddy Lynch is tackled by Peter Healy of Antrim

Cavan canter clear in second half to reach Ulster semi

Paddy Lynch enjoyed a dream debut as he kicked eight points that helped Cavan score an emphatic 13-point win over Antrim in Saturday's Ulster SFC quarter-final at Corrigan Park on Saturday.

GAA • 23 Apr 22

Kate Moran died from injuries suffered while playing a senior league club match for Athenry on Monday evening

'As a GAA family, we're all mourning the death of Kate'

Antrim camogie player Róisín McCormick on the tragic passing of Kate Moran.

GAA • 21 Apr 22

John Heslin netted the game's crucial score from a penalty

Final-day victory still not enough to take Lakemen up

Westmeath produced a fine finish in this Division 3 game at Corrigan Park to turn a five-point deficit into a four-point win over Antrim, but results elsewhere meant it wasn't enough to seal promotion.

GAA • 27 Mar 22

Domhnall Nugent (L) and James McNaughton celebrate Antrim's win

Impressive Antrim beat Offaly to stay in Division 1

Antrim secured their Allianz Hurling League Division 1 status with a 2-24 to 2-17 win over Offaly in the relegation play-off at Navan on Saturday afternoon.

GAA • 27 Mar 22

Goal-hungry Tipperary annihilate Antrim at Thurles

Mark Kehoe and John McGrath smashed home 2-3 apiece as Tipperary cruised to a 30-point win over Antrim at FBD Semple Stadium.

GAA • 20 Mar 22

Antrim GAA

Andy McEntee confirmed as new Antrim football manager

Cork eventually wear down Antrim challenge to advance

McGrath: Antrim now have hurling elite's respect

Rebels determined to take care of business in Belfast

Hurling preliminary Q/Fs: All you need to know

Cahill, Cork & Corrigan - Antrim's history with Rebels

Antrim lift Joe McDonagh Cup after thrilling goal-fest

Dónal Óg Cusack's hurling predictions

Hurling provincial finals: All you need to know

Limerick won't change style to shut down Tony Kelly

Campbell's Saffrons all about positives for final

Antrim chairman: New Casement Park a game-changer

Casement redevelopment closer after appeal dismissed

Enda McGinley stands down as Antrim manager

Leitrim fend off Antrim to advance in Tailteann Cup

Tyrrell: Kerry victims of promotion 'double standard'

Antrim buzzing ahead of return to senior ranks

Antrim hammer Meath to seal Joe McDonagh Cup final spot

Saffrons fend off stiff Carlow challenge

Antrim hit Down for six to top Joe McDonagh pile

Cavan canter clear in second half to reach Ulster semi

'As a GAA family, we're all mourning the death of Kate'

Final-day victory still not enough to take Lakemen up

Impressive Antrim beat Offaly to stay in Division 1

Goal-hungry Tipperary annihilate Antrim at Thurles