Antrim Hurling

[Milltown Row2]

Sad times got the club, a proper no nonsense hurler. Started a legacy for the club that runs through to today and beyond.

[Saffrongael]

Leinster championship fixtures released, not that you would know on Antrim Twitter 

Wexford, Galway & Carlow at home, two winnable games there

[Milltown Row2]

Leinster championship fixtures released, not that you would know on Antrim Twitter 

Wexford, Galway & Carlow at home, two winnable games there

Not on Twitter but did see it on other social media sites..

[HealthySaff]

Good luck to our hurlers in ulster this weekend!

[scamroc]

Does anyone know if u18's have been decoupled from senior next season, or can they play in their last year at minor like it used to be?

[HealthySaff]

Good to get across the line today with a 1 point victory for our lads in ulster!

[imtommygunn]

That's a good win. Some turnaround from league form. Hopefully go on and win it now.

[NorthAntrim]

I think there will be tougher tests ahead for Creggan. Intermediate is strong.

Cloughmills disappointing. Tactically very very poor, two late goals glossed the scoreline

[Antrim Coaster]

Creggan should be too good for Carrickmore who dogged out a result against Lisbellaw who didnt kick on when they were leading. They hit a lot of wides.

Fair play to Carrickmore in that they kept fighting on a heavy pitch and eventually went into the lead with 5 minutes left. All square at the end of normal time and 1-1 from Carrickmore in a minute during extra time knocked the challenge out of Lisbellaw.

Creggan would be a better hurling team but a heavy sod would be a leveller as Carrickmore would be a dogged outfit. However with Conor McCann back from serious injury he's playing excellent hurling and might be making up for lost time after such a long lay off.

Id fancy Creggan to progress to the final and Middletown to beat Setanta who beat an out of sorts Ballinascreen.

Setanta captain suspended for the semi final after getting a stupid red card in the last minute with his team well ahead. Screen didnt help themselves either with 2 red cards earlier and they were chasing the game after that.

[NorthAntrim]

Are the county back? Any new faces or anyone opting out?

[SaffronSports]

Creggan should be too good for Carrickmore who dogged out a result against Lisbellaw who didnt kick on when they were leading. They hit a lot of wides.

Fair play to Carrickmore in that they kept fighting on a heavy pitch and eventually went into the lead with 5 minutes left. All square at the end of normal time and 1-1 from Carrickmore in a minute during extra time knocked the challenge out of Lisbellaw.

Creggan would be a better hurling team but a heavy sod would be a leveller as Carrickmore would be a dogged outfit. However with Conor McCann back from serious injury he's playing excellent hurling and might be making up for lost time after such a long lay off.

Id fancy Creggan to progress to the final and Middletown to beat Setanta who beat an out of sorts Ballinascreen.

Setanta captain suspended for the semi final after getting a stupid red card in the last minute with his team well ahead. Screen didnt help themselves either with 2 red cards earlier and they were chasing the game after that.

I don't think a heavy pitch would bother Creggan too much. A lot of big strong lads in that team who can go into the trenches too. It's probably what got them past Cushendun in the semis. Well capable of that side of it and a scorer like Conor McCann will always give you a shot.

[Antrim Coaster]

Creggan should be too good for Carrickmore who dogged out a result against Lisbellaw who didnt kick on when they were leading. They hit a lot of wides.

Fair play to Carrickmore in that they kept fighting on a heavy pitch and eventually went into the lead with 5 minutes left. All square at the end of normal time and 1-1 from Carrickmore in a minute during extra time knocked the challenge out of Lisbellaw.

Creggan would be a better hurling team but a heavy sod would be a leveller as Carrickmore would be a dogged outfit. However with Conor McCann back from serious injury he's playing excellent hurling and might be making up for lost time after such a long lay off.

Id fancy Creggan to progress to the final and Middletown to beat Setanta who beat an out of sorts Ballinascreen.

Setanta captain suspended for the semi final after getting a stupid red card in the last minute with his team well ahead. Screen didnt help themselves either with 2 red cards earlier and they were chasing the game after that.

I don't think a heavy pitch would bother Creggan too much. A lot of big strong lads in that team who can go into the trenches too. It's probably what got them past Cushendun in the semis. Well capable of that side of it and a scorer like Conor McCann will always give you a shot.

A heavy, soft pitch is going to reduce the capability of a fast jab lift which will result in a lot of roll lifting and slowing the game resulting in a lot of rucks. There's a massive difference in fast hurling on a dry sod in June / July and winter hurling on a heavy pitch in November. 2 different games where fitness comes into it.

Creggan's fast paced game will be reduced as a result plus Creggan are a lot more than the Conor McCann show. The brother Tommy Og has a mighty paw on him and a great strike and Oran in the half forwards is a major contributor. The Nelson lad appears to have steeped up to the mark in the forward line this season as well.

The heavy pitch will suit Carrickmore more in that they wouldn't have as much hurling as Creggan but they're well capable of mixing it and have several county players who know where the posts are. However I expect Creggan to come out on top. 

Match could be at a Derry venue. Owenbeg or Celtic Park.

[marty34]

Have Creggan played yet in Ulster series?

[imtommygunn]

Yesterday beat Bredagh by a point...

[bannside]

https://www.irishnews.com/sport/hurlingandcamogie/2023/11/10/news/antrim_s_terence_mcnaughton_inducted_into_gaelic_writers_hall_of_fame-3763831/

Congrats to Terence. 👏👏👏