THE former management duo of Terence ‘Sambo’ McNaughton and Dominic ‘Woody’ McKinley will oversee the fortunes of the Antrim Senior hurlers for the remainder of the season following the shock departure of PJ O’Mullan last week. McNaughton will be assisted by McKinley as well as former county hurlers Gary O’Kane from Dunloy and Neal Peden […]
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‘Sambo’ and ‘Woody’ return to Antrim fold
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Antrim hurlers in search of new manager as O’Mullan steps down
PJ O’Mullan has stepped down as Antrim senior hurling manager following a meeting with the Antrim County Board earlier today (Friday). The Loughgiel man was appointed to the role last November following the departure of previous incumbent, Kevin Ryan and it was hoped he would help turn the Saffrons’ fortunes around after a dismal 2015 […]
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McCurdy hoping Johnnies will be good to go
ST JOHN’S U21 manager Locky McCurdy faces an anxious wait to see if his leading players will be fit to line out against Ramor United in the U21 Tournament at Creggan on Sunday (12.30pm). A host of McCurdy’s squad are involved in either the county hurling or football squads with Domhnall Nugent facing the possibility of […]
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Neeson wonder goal seals points for Antrim
Bank of Ireland Dr McKenna Cup Group A Round 2 Queen’s University 1-11 Antrim 3-11 A STRONG second half display saw Antrim claim their first points of this year’s Dr McKenna Cup as the Saffrons hit three goals to see off Queen’s at The Dub last night. The Saffrons poor form from Sunday when they […]
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Fitzsimons delighted as Saffrons learn lessons to overcome students
IT was a much happier Antrim management team that held their post-match debrief along the side of the field at the Queen’s Arena (Dub) last night (Wednesday) following the Saffrons’ 3-11 to 1-11 victory over QUB in the Dr McKenna Cup. Following a heavy defeat to Derry at the weekend, Antrim fans travelled to the […]
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Antrim handed tough McKenna Cup draw
FOR the second year running, Antrim will face Dr McKenna Cup kingpins Tyrone in the pre-season competition while Derry and Queen’s compete Section A following Tuesday night’s draw at the Fitzwilliam Hotel. Antrim lost out to the Red Hands in the their final group game last year while Mickey Harte’s men will be bidding for […]
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