Antrim Football Thread

[NorthAntrim]

I'd say there will be more concerts in it than Antrim matches.....certainly with regards to club matches.

Has it been decided what happens Clones once Casement is finally open?

Was there mention of doing up most county grounds around the country? Clones may have the history of holding games, but its nearly as bad as Casement before it was closed.. If Casement is built I'd say that all Ulster finals will be held at Casement and a quarter final most years

As for other sports, wouldn't be surprised that American football might get a touch, its trying to expand now and with various games being held outside of the States Casement might get an opportunity.

Who knows, it will need a serious marketing business team in place, completely independent of the Ulster council to get the most out of the ground.

No need for some clowns to be put in place by friends or mates of someone!!

So you think Casement is a worthwhile project to maybe host one american football game, 4/5 games in the euros and a Luke Combs concert? Along with what? An ulster final we're realistically nowhere near and an all ireland 1/4 final? Its a farce. We should have secured a deal to make sure the gaels of Antrim are benefitting. Schools finals, u16/minor/camogie/ladies football/junior b hurling finals. How many of these will get the padlock of casement opened? None!

[Milltown Row2]

I've voiced my concerns about the size of Casement and losing control to the Ulster council and not having Casement for all that you have said already countless times....

That ship has sailed and still talking about what we 'should' have done over what can be done now won't change anything in your post

I'm confused as to why bringing up old conversations will actually fix anything..

[Na Glinntí Glasa]

I'd say there will be more concerts in it than Antrim matches.....certainly with regards to club matches.

Has it been decided what happens Clones once Casement is finally open?

Was there mention of doing up most county grounds around the country? Clones may have the history of holding games, but its nearly as bad as Casement before it was closed.. If Casement is built I'd say that all Ulster finals will be held at Casement and a quarter final most years

As for other sports, wouldn't be surprised that American football might get a touch, its trying to expand now and with various games being held outside of the States Casement might get an opportunity.

Who knows, it will need a serious marketing business team in place, completely independent of the Ulster council to get the most out of the ground.

No need for some clowns to be put in place by friends or mates of someone!!

So you think Casement is a worthwhile project to maybe host one american football game, 4/5 games in the euros and a Luke Combs concert? Along with what? An ulster final we're realistically nowhere near and an all ireland 1/4 final? Its a farce. We should have secured a deal to make sure the gaels of Antrim are benefitting. Schools finals, u16/minor/camogie/ladies football/junior b hurling finals. How many of these will get the padlock of casement opened? None!

I think you've nailed that there. I dont think you will see the days of local finals or underage finals being taken to the new Casement. It wouldn't be viable to open a large stadium for some games that would only bring a small crowd.

Do the Dublin clubs hold their County finals at Parnell Park or Croke Park out of interest?

[Saffrongael]

Parnell Park

[NorthAntrim]

I'd say there will be more concerts in it than Antrim matches.....certainly with regards to club matches.

Has it been decided what happens Clones once Casement is finally open?

Was there mention of doing up most county grounds around the country? Clones may have the history of holding games, but its nearly as bad as Casement before it was closed.. If Casement is built I'd say that all Ulster finals will be held at Casement and a quarter final most years

As for other sports, wouldn't be surprised that American football might get a touch, its trying to expand now and with various games being held outside of the States Casement might get an opportunity.

Who knows, it will need a serious marketing business team in place, completely independent of the Ulster council to get the most out of the ground.

No need for some clowns to be put in place by friends or mates of someone!!

So you think Casement is a worthwhile project to maybe host one american football game, 4/5 games in the euros and a Luke Combs concert? Along with what? An ulster final we're realistically nowhere near and an all ireland 1/4 final? Its a farce. We should have secured a deal to make sure the gaels of Antrim are benefitting. Schools finals, u16/minor/camogie/ladies football/junior b hurling finals. How many of these will get the padlock of casement opened? None!

I think you've nailed that there. I dont think you will see the days of local finals or underage finals being taken to the new Casement. It wouldn't be viable to open a large stadium for some games that would only bring a small crowd.

Do the Dublin clubs hold their County finals at Parnell Park or Croke Park out of interest?

To be fair if id a choice of parnell or croke for club finals id pick parnell. This casement sage isnt over. Chat of approx 100m shortfall in the funding here. If that isnt met and work cannot commence soon there wont be a 33000 seater stadium

[Duine Inteacht Eile]

Casement or whatever name its finally given as I doubt it will remain, as its public revenue being used and I would think some of our senior officials would have been aware of this for a long time. This will be a venue for everything and anything so long as its profitable and thats fair enough, but what revenue will Antrim GAA receive annually once it's opened thats the question that needs to be asked, and how do we plan to invest that going forward as i would hope that a robust Business case exists. We have lost the claim to the ground a long time ago, its not ours anymore so let's hope a good deal was negotiated back in the day.

Amazingly, that only happened in 2021.
And we still went through with it!

[Spike]

doubtful we'll be going backwards now.  would be very surprised if antrim get unlimited use of the place, it will be used a money generator so in the first instance i am hoping they have learned a lot from the Cork fiasco. Antrim's comparatively small support wont be something stadium management will be targeting.    there is still a big question on what we are getting - is it an all singing, all dancing mini-croker with premium or a basic shell with seats? huge difference in cost.      Giving Casement away was insanity but its done now.  Could have been still using it these past ten years.     Long term if we accept Casement isnt Antrim's then what is the long term plans for adding seating and developing Dunsilly, Corrigan or a club venue up the country?   

[imtommygunn]

This just randomly popped up on my social media. Antrim minor ladies playing tonight and of a panel of 29 there are 28 city and one glenavy. Something doesn't seem right there?

[Cnoc Bán]

This just randomly popped up on my social media. Antrim minor ladies playing tonight and of a panel of 29 there are 28 city and one glenavy. Something doesn't seem right there?

Fall out over the Minor Final last year being played on the same day Moneyglass Senior Ladies were playing in Ulster.

So the MG girls have left the panel this year.

Same goes for the Senior Ladies, apart from the O'Neill sisters who aren't available all the time as they have their studies to focus on this year so I believe will be dropping in and out.

All fair enough but unfortunate timing for the Senior Ladies after reaching Div 3 for the first time.

Although there is always a strong bias towards city players with underage squads in LGFA anyway.

[imtommygunn]

It's a pity. Been a bit of a fallout with the camogie management too so hopefully that won't derail them too. All the ladies teams were flying too 

[NorthAntrim]

Any word on second year minors being allowed to play senior? Leagues are only a few weeks away and Antrim cant make a decision?

[AllStar15]

Also any word on fixtures? Nearly two weeks out from the proposed first game and we have no confirmed date schedule and no fixture list. Some handling!

[NorthAntrim]

Also any word on fixtures? Nearly two weeks out from the proposed first game and we have no confirmed date schedule and no fixture list. Some handling!

Same most years. Does the change at the top, chairman etc impact this or are the people controlling fixtures stay year on year?

Managers dont know at the minute who they can/cannot use player wise. Players cannot plan their lives without a masters fixture list. Surely that is done by now?

[Milltown Row2]

Also any word on fixtures? Nearly two weeks out from the proposed first game and we have no confirmed date schedule and no fixture list. Some handling!

Same most years. Does the change at the top, chairman etc impact this or are the people controlling fixtures stay year on year?

Managers dont know at the minute who they can/cannot use player wise. Players cannot plan their lives without a masters fixture list. Surely that is done by now?

I'm nearly sure its the Easter weekend and the football is the 10th of March..

Most hold ups are down to the clubs, they have to agree on things and then rubber stamped

These dates have been known for a few weeks

[NorthAntrim]

Also any word on fixtures? Nearly two weeks out from the proposed first game and we have no confirmed date schedule and no fixture list. Some handling!

Same most years. Does the change at the top, chairman etc impact this or are the people controlling fixtures stay year on year?

Managers dont know at the minute who they can/cannot use player wise. Players cannot plan their lives without a masters fixture list. Surely that is done by now?

I'm nearly sure its the Easter weekend and the football is the 10th of March..

Most hold ups are down to the clubs, they have to agree on things and then rubber stamped

These dates have been known for a few weeks

You should probably know the dates yourself? Easter weekend? Is it saturday or the sunday? Can you make plans with the wife on easter sunday yet? As far as im aware the u18 factor was discussed at the end of January and no decision made. Obviously a fixture headache for them but as far as i can hear almost every club is backing 18 year olds playing senior