WHILE much has been written about Jimmy Donnelly’s connections with Belfast Celtic, less is known about his playing days with O’Donovan Rossa and Antrim. Before he was signed by the legendary Elisha Scott, Donnelly was a rising star in Gaelic Games. Having captained Antrim to two All-Ireland Minor Hurling semi-final appearances in 1945 and 1946, […]
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‘He was set-up for a great career with Rossa’
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Fitzsimons: ‘We are not a cynical team’
FRANK Fitzsimons has defended his side in the wake of criticism from opposing managers following Antrim’s opening two wins in the National Football League. This Sunday in Corrigan Park, the Saffrons will aim for a third successive win in Division Four when they host Leitrim. However, their round two defeat of Wexford at the West […]
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Johnnies come unstuck as Glen retain U21 title in style
WATTY Graham’s retained the Paddy McLarnon Cup with a comfortable eight-point win over St John’s at Creggan on Sunday afternoon. The Glen side have become accustomed to success at underage level and they always looked the more likely victors in a stop-start affair which saw referee dismiss four players. St John’s defender Ciaran Garland picked […]
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Antrim’s fortunes continue to improve but defensive frailties are all too obvious
Allianz National Hurling League 2A Antrim 3-25 Kildare 3-13 DAVID Mohan in Ballycastle writes: Antrim hurlers claimed their second win in as many games at Ballycastle on Sunday when PJ O’Mullan’s men produced a mixed performance to defeat Kildare. The Saffrons hit an impressive 3-25 with the full-forward line of Conor Johnston, Saul McCaughan and […]
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‘Parkrun Jim’ setting a new goal of 500
AFTER becoming the first man to run in 250 Parkruns, Jim Clinton says his next goal is to reach the 500 marker. The North Belfast native reached the significant milestone on Saturday morning at the Waterworks. After posting a time of 22.26 – seven seconds off his Waterworks personal best – Clinton became the first […]
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Lyttle optimistic ahead of crunch derby tie
CLIFTONVILLE manager Gerard Lyttle is hoping to use last weekend’s JBE League Cup triumph over Ards as a launch pad for their season as they prepare for a do-or-die North Belfast derby with champions and league leaders Crusaders on Saturday. The Reds will make the short trip to Seaview (3pm kick-off) in confident mood having […]
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