Antrim Hurling

[Saffrongael]

Ahoghill one behind the johnnies a good bit into the second half. That'd be a big shock if ahoghill were to win. (They were nine or so behind so are on the comeback).

St John's are a shadow of the team they were. Senior Championship is all very predictable. Roll on the semi-finals. Be interesting to see if Ballycastle can trouble Loughgiel tomorrow. They've a lot of injuries though.

Intermediate tight and tense as always. Hard to predict the top two in each group after two rounds. I'd probably go Sarsfields/Glenariffe  and Cushendun/Randalstown.

Junior is looking like Armoy/Lamh Dearg and Cloughmills/Ballymena. Gorts can't be written off yet either in their group.

I'm not sure it will be Glenariffe & Sarsfields, Sarsfields have beaten Creggan & will beat St Paul's & Glenravel leaving final game v Glenariffe.

Creggan final two games are St Paul's & Glenravel so they should get to 6 points. Glenariffe will need to beat Sarsfields to get to 6 points.

Carey have been a big disappointment in the other group

[Jonkunlon]

Glenariffe will have 2 more points on the board when Creggan go to Shaw's Road next. If Creggan win there they will likely then qualify. It's been a tumultuous season for their hurlers.

[Jonkunlon]

Dunloy are some outfit. Some of the passages of play they put together are a sight to behold. That said, I thought Rossa missed quite a few scoreable chances that would have kept them in touch a bit better. They'll be disappointed with that.
Nobody touches Dunloy for me though I'm more inclined to think Loughgiel are the second team.

Loughgiel are a step behind Cushendall at Championship level yet, although they won't believe that. Loughgiel, in fairness, are building and at that aren't far off that 2nd spot. Don't think Dunloy will be caught this year.

[imtommygunn]

I thought loughgiel left it behind them against cushendall last year but if cushendall had another forward or two I would say maybe number two. Tbh not much in it between loughgiel and cushendall. Rossa tbd later on in championship I think. Maybe thereabout too.

[podge]

Cushendall are well ahead of loughgiel IMO and will push Dunloy all the way.  Only 2 contenders.   Intermediate is wide open as always.

  I have never understood the rationale in 6 teams making it through the group stages in senior (rendering the group stage almost meaningless) whilst only 4 go through in the intermediate which is way more competitive. 

[Jonkunlon]

Cushendall are well ahead of loughgiel IMO and will push Dunloy all the way.  Only 2 contenders.   Intermediate is wide open as always.

  I have never understood the rationale in 6 teams making it through the group stages in senior (rendering the group stage almost meaningless) whilst only 4 go through in the intermediate which is way more competitive.

Money talks. That's all it is. The senior games have been terrible. Next meaningful game will likely end up St Endas v Ballycastle. St John's v Rossa the only other up to this stage.

[SaffronSports]

Cushendall still number 2 for me. I really like young Joe McLaughlin as a player too. Fine addition to the team.

Loughgiel have a lot of quality hurlers coming through though so I think they might be the team to eventually end Dunloy's run but I think they probably have another couple to go yet.

[seafoid]

What's the best hotel in the Glens for hurling visitors?

[Milltown Row2]

Marine court in Ballycastle I think was done up recently. The Salthouse meant to be very good in same area...

Mcnaughtons guest rooms in Cushendall would be fill your needs

[seafoid]

Marine court in Ballycastle I think was done up recently. The Salthouse meant to be very good in same area...

Mcnaughtons guest rooms in Cushendall would be fill your needs

GRMA
Neil McManus was on Radio 1 Sunday sport today talking about expanding hurling. With Martin Forgarty.

[Hoof Hearted]

Marine court in Ballycastle I think was done up recently. The Salthouse meant to be very good in same area...

Mcnaughtons guest rooms in Cushendall would be fill your needs

Stayed in the guestrooms last year, great spot just above Sambos pub can't go wrong

[Saffrongael]

A one point win for Loughgiel v Ballycastle doesent bode too well for them

[marty34]

Marine court in Ballycastle I think was done up recently. The Salthouse meant to be very good in same area...

Mcnaughtons guest rooms in Cushendall would be fill your needs

Stayed in the guestrooms last year, great spot just above Sambos pub can't go wrong

Is there a restaurant to the pub?

[paddyjohn]

Marine court in Ballycastle I think was done up recently. The Salthouse meant to be very good in same area...

Mcnaughtons guest rooms in Cushendall would be fill your needs

Stayed in the guestrooms last year, great spot just above Sambos pub can't go wrong

Is there a restaurant to the pub?

No but Harrys is around the corner and it's very good

[Antrim Coaster]

Cushendall are well ahead of loughgiel IMO and will push Dunloy all the way.  Only 2 contenders.   Intermediate is wide open as always.

  I have never understood the rationale in 6 teams making it through the group stages in senior (rendering the group stage almost meaningless) whilst only 4 go through in the intermediate which is way more competitive.

Money talks. That's all it is. The senior games have been terrible. Next meaningful game will likely end up St Endas v Ballycastle. St John's v Rossa the only other up to this stage.

Do the group winners get home advantage in the semi finals ? Cushendall and Loughgiel in Loughgiel in 2 weeks time to decide the winners of Group 2.

St Endas v The Town to decide the other quarter final place.

Dunloy through in the other group.

Meanwhile in Derry in Group B of the hurling championship, 4 teams, Lavey, Lynches, Banagher and Coleraine, are all on 2 points each going into the last round of fixtures.