THIS week will see a historic day for Coláiste Feirste hurlers when both Year 9 & 14 will take to the field in their respective Ulster finals. With a hectic year with both teams, who have many dual players performing on both codes for the school, this is seen as a massive achievement for the […]
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Coláiste Feirste bid for Ulster double
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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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Fitzsimons set to rest regulars for Louth clash
ANTRIM manager Frank Fitzsimons has indicted that he will use Sunday’s dead-rubber game against Louth in Corrigan Park to give some of the fringe players a run out. The Saffrons achieved promotion from Division Four with a four-point win over Wicklow in Aughrim last Sunday. Their opponents also sealed promotion with a two-point victory over […]
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Niblock doubtful for Wicklow clash
ANTRIM captain Kevin Niblock remains a major doubt for Sunday’s tie against Wicklow – a game which could see the Saffrons promoted to Division Three for next year. Should Antrim seal a win, they would guarantee themselves a place in the Division Four final and a berth in Division Three for 2016. Louth and Wexford, […]
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De La Salle on cloud nine with Cup win
DE La Salle claimed their ninth Belfast Schools Cup success with a 3-1 victory over St Malachy’s College in the big North v West final on St Patrick’s Day at Ballyskeagh. First half goals from Donal Rocks and Declan Dunne within the opening 15 minutes had De La Salle well in control and a third from […]
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Saffrons suffer third straight league defeat in London
From Jamie Casey in Ruislip ANTRIM finished their Allianz National Hurling League Division 2A with their third defeat in as many games after going down 1-21 to 1-19 to London in Ruislip on Sunday. Knowing promotion was already beyond them, the Saffrons still showed up with a game attitude as they could yet leapfrog the […]
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