MICHAEL McCann has dismissed reports that he has retired from inter-county football after opting off the Antrim squad for the 2017 season. The Cargin clubman says work commitments means he will be unable to play for the Saffrons for the forthcoming season. However, McCann insists press reports saying he has retired are wide of the […]
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Olympics’ disappointment now a distant memory: Conlan
MICHAEL Conlan says his Olympics’ nightmare is firmly in the past as he gets set to embark upon his professional career that begins in Madison Square Garden, New York on St Patrick’s Day. Back in August, he was denied at least bronze at the Rio Games when Russia’s Vladimir Nikitin was controversially given the decision […]
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Extra firepower helps Burren edge past Antrim champs
CM Precision Components Ulster Minor Club Football Tournament quarter-final Burren 0-10 Dunloy 0-7 BURREN advanced into the semi-final of this year’s St Paul’s-hosted Ulster Minor Football Tournament as the Down champions produced a strong finish to edge out Dunloy in an entertaining game at Rossa Park on Sunday. For long spells there was little between […]
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Conlan excited to begin his American adventure
IT was a strange experience for Michael Conlan to purchase one-way flight tickets last week for when he heads to Los Angeles on January 10, but he confirms he can’t wait to get his professional journey underway. The 2015 world amateur champion will return to the Rock Gym to train under rising coach, Manny Robles […]
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Contrasting fortunes ahead of West Belfast derby
SPORT and Leisure Swifts and Donegal Celtic may be neighbouring clubs, but the gap between the sides in the Premier Intermediate table couldn’t be greater. Ahead of this Saturday’s league clash at Glen Road Heights (2pm), DC top the standings after an impressive run of form in the opening half of the season. Sport and […]
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Saffrons set to blood fresh talent in 2017
ANTRIM will run their eye over a host of new players during the forthcoming Dr McKenna Cup with over a dozen debutants included in the squad. Last week’s draw in Belfast’s Fitzwilliam Hotel pitted the Saffrons against Monaghan, Fermanagh and St Mary’s in Section B of the pre-season competition. With several players unavailable for the […]
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