Antrim Hurling

antrimman667 · October 02, 2023, 10:44:10 AM

No one still do to the 5 then !

Antrim Coaster · October 02, 2023, 12:04:51 PM

I hope the Antrim County Board see sense and schedule the senior hurling final for Ballycastle, 12-15 miles from both clubs instead of having to trek up to Corrigan.

Creggans victory over Cushendun was a bit of a shock.

Conor McCann is not long back from a serious injury and probably ready to do the business for his club.

Creggan won one match in Division 2 and usual stories coming out of their camp that players weren't bothered etc. Different animal come championship time.

SaffronSports · October 02, 2023, 02:52:44 PM

Quote from: Antrim Coaster on October 02, 2023, 12:04:51 PMI hope the Antrim County Board see sense and schedule the senior hurling final for Ballycastle, 12-15 miles from both clubs instead of having to trek up to Corrigan.

Creggans victory over Cushendun was a bit of a shock.

Conor McCann is not long back from a serious injury and probably ready to do the business for his club.

Creggan won one match in Division 2 and usual stories coming out of their camp that players weren't bothered etc. Different animal come championship time.

I'd be very surprised if they changed it from Corrigan but yeah it would be great to not have to trek away up to the city to watch it.

McCann was quality. Watched Creggan a couple of times this year. They beat Glenarm in Glenarm earlier in the season, then lost to them at home. The first day I thought they played quite well, particularly in terms of movement. The second Glenarm were the better side although a late rally came and they almost got back into it. On Saturday, they were the better side to be honest. Cushendun don't seem to have kicked on at all and seemed to be almost at peak through the league while other teams have found a bit extra. McCann was excellent but I'd give credit to their backs for the win. Gave Cushendun very little.

NAG1 · October 02, 2023, 03:32:10 PM

Think McCann returning combined with Creggan exiting the football early made this a tricky one for Cushendun.

north_antrim_hound · October 02, 2023, 07:29:23 PM

Well Done to LG, the played us off the park. Don't know why our lads were so flat yesterday but we weren't at the races. It's been a long year for some of them. LG will know more about themselves after final than yesterday but good luck to them.

Antrim Coaster · October 02, 2023, 11:04:13 PM

Final in Corrigan, Sunday 15th at 2.30.

paddyjohn · October 03, 2023, 06:59:27 AM

Ballycastle is 100 times the venue that Corrigan is in my opinion.

Hoof Hearted · October 03, 2023, 09:38:33 AM

Quote from: paddyjohn on October 03, 2023, 06:59:27 AMBallycastle is 100 times the venue that Corrigan is in my opinion.

Was only in it for the first time there on Sunday and would have to agree.
but as i said in the football thread re referees, there was no way they were taking this outta belfast, even though ballycastle logistically make more sense.

NAG1 · October 03, 2023, 10:09:55 AM

Quote from: Hoof Hearted on October 03, 2023, 09:38:33 AM
Quote from: paddyjohn on October 03, 2023, 06:59:27 AMBallycastle is 100 times the venue that Corrigan is in my opinion.

Was only in it for the first time there on Sunday and would have to agree.
but as i said in the football thread re referees, there was no way they were taking this outta belfast, even though ballycastle logistically make more sense.

Ballycastle on the best there has been weather wise in months and it still had a strong breeze down the pitch affecting the game. It's not a venue for a championship final, not saying Corrigan is perfect either. But when they have spent the money there, they are always going to head there.

imtommygunn · October 03, 2023, 10:14:48 AM

What about Dunloy? Is it not considered decent?

Milltown Row2 · October 03, 2023, 10:35:29 AM

Quote from: imtommygunn on October 03, 2023, 10:14:48 AMWhat about Dunloy? Is it not considered decent?

Currently getting work done from my last visit there along the changing rooms side of pitch.

Personally Corrigan is a great venue and has hosted the national league games well these last few years, the covered stand (based on current weather forecast) will give decent cover for those who get their tickets early

imtommygunn · October 03, 2023, 10:39:53 AM

I don't mind it and tbh it suits me better but I do think there is a better atmosphere in north antrim for the finals.

Antrim Coaster · October 03, 2023, 11:52:10 AM

It makes perfect sense to host the hurling final in Ballycastle. Its location 12 miles from Loughgiel and 15 from Cushendall makes it ideal.

It is well capable to accommodate the crowd and provide a decent atmosphere.

As a result of the location, Id say a lot of neutrals will take the option of watching the match via live stream.

Corrigan Park wouldn't be ideal with the grass banks opposite the stand / terracing not suitable to hold a large crowd compared to the terracing in Ballycastle.

Which makes one wonder why the occupiers of Antrims second county ground were not informed when funding was being sought to develop one of the two county grounds to be used as an interim to Casement.

Would ye whist · October 03, 2023, 12:10:10 PM

Cue MR2 in to defend all things County Board and Corrigan

Quote from: Antrim Coaster on October 03, 2023, 11:52:10 AMIt makes perfect sense to host the hurling final in Ballycastle. Its location 12 miles from Loughgiel and 15 from Cushendall makes it ideal.

It is well capable to accommodate the crowd and provide a decent atmosphere.

As a result of the location, Id say a lot of neutrals will take the option of watching the match via live stream.

Corrigan Park wouldn't be ideal with the grass banks opposite the stand / terracing not suitable to hold a large crowd compared to the terracing in Ballycastle.

Which makes one wonder why the occupiers of Antrims second county ground were not informed when funding was being sought to develop one of the two county grounds to be used as an interim to Casement.

Milltown Row2 · October 03, 2023, 12:28:05 PM

Quote from: Would ye whist on October 03, 2023, 12:10:10 PMCue MR2 in to defend all things County Board and Corrigan

Quote from: Antrim Coaster on October 03, 2023, 11:52:10 AMIt makes perfect sense to host the hurling final in Ballycastle. Its location 12 miles from Loughgiel and 15 from Cushendall makes it ideal.

It is well capable to accommodate the crowd and provide a decent atmosphere.

As a result of the location, Id say a lot of neutrals will take the option of watching the match via live stream.

Corrigan Park wouldn't be ideal with the grass banks opposite the stand / terracing not suitable to hold a large crowd compared to the terracing in Ballycastle.

Which makes one wonder why the occupiers of Antrims second county ground were not informed when funding was being sought to develop one of the two county grounds to be used as an interim to Casement.

You left out the 'clique'

Ballycastle is a great venue, I've been involved in many a county final up there and its suits parking and viewing, just missing a covered stand that the county should have helped in line with Corrigan

There I hope that helps