Antrim Hurling

[SaffronSports]

How does he qualify? Does he not live in cushendall and both parents are from there??

His mum is from Ballymena and his dad is Cushendall. I think his grandparents on his dad's side are possibly from Derry or certainly somewhere else as I remember one of the interviews Sambo done he spoke about how his parents were from elsewhere but ended up in Cushendall. Not sure if there's a granny rule in GAA like the old Republic of Ireland teams.

Interesting to see how he gets on. In terms of pure hurling he's got a lot of talent. Not going to play for Antrim now so there must be something that makes him eligible for Derry so good luck to the lad.

[NorthAntrim]

Hes a great fella in fairness so best wishes and hope it goes how he wishes. Might turn out good for him. Big preseaon, good level to play at and come back to the dall and be a big big player for them like he can be

[SaffronSports]

Hes a great fella in fairness so best wishes and hope it goes how he wishes. Might turn out good for him. Big preseaon, good level to play at and come back to the dall and be a big big player for them like he can be

Derry will probably be at the business end of the Christy Ring Cup so he could certainly help them out.

[imtommygunn]

Hes a great fella in fairness so best wishes and hope it goes how he wishes. Might turn out good for him. Big preseaon, good level to play at and come back to the dall and be a big big player for them like he can be

He's a massively skillful player - tbh there's not many I have seen in antrim more skillful than him but the physical demands of the modern game don't seem to suit him for whatever reason. Seems like a good spud and hope he does well. If he got himself into good physical shape he'd be a massive asset for cushendall.

[Jimmy]

Living in Derry according to Gaelic life report (account needed to view). Still playing with Cushendall.

https://www.gaeliclife.com/news/mcnaughton-one-of-the-new-faces-in-the-derry-hurling-panel/

[Milltown Row2]

He's a top fella and plays with a smile on his face, quality stick man and can create some magic with a cheeky pass.

He'd benefit most teams in Ulster and this will certainly benefit both him and Cushendall, fair play Christy, hope it works out

[paddyjohn]

Alex O'Boyle from Glenariffe is playing his county hurling for Armagh.

[imtommygunn]

Sean duffin played for Tyrone - dunno if he still does. Cj did for a bit too. A few players spreading their wings a bit.

[Tony Baloney]

Alex O'Boyle from Glenariffe is playing his county hurling for Armagh.

His Ma's from Portadown I think.

[NorthAntrim]

Had a st endas lad at armagh last year too

[imtommygunn]

One in Fermanagh too but he is a Fermanagh guy.

Disappointing result against Down. The team out wasn't too bad either. We're missing quite a few this year - we will get stronger but not *that* much.

[Milltown Row2]

One in Fermanagh too but he is a Fermanagh guy.

Disappointing result against Down. The team out wasn't too bad either. We're missing quite a few this year - we will get stronger but not *that* much.

Its not an overly strong team Tommy, and we have better than that to come into the game.

This year certainly in the league we have a free shot.. Maintaining McCarthy cup status will be the priority..

Nets will be an issue to resolve with Elliot away for the year, he's been a big part of that defence and will be missed, a difficult position to fill

[johnnycool]

One in Fermanagh too but he is a Fermanagh guy.

Disappointing result against Down. The team out wasn't too bad either. We're missing quite a few this year - we will get stronger but not *that* much.

Its not an overly strong team Tommy, and we have better than that to come into the game.

This year certainly in the league we have a free shot.. Maintaining McCarthy cup status will be the priority..

Nets will be an issue to resolve with Elliot away for the year, he's been a big part of that defence and will be missed, a difficult position to fill

Looked like a strong enough Down team in the first half, but they emptied the bench from half time on and would be happy enough with the win all in.

[NorthAntrim]

Strong as in senior players yes but youve a lot of talent to bring in. Cambpell Burke and Walsh. I just fear for us up top this year. Weve lost Keelans 2 or 3 points and Neils contribution too. Paul Boyle hopefully can do well in place of Keelan and Conor McCann to hopefully be a ball winner

[Cnoc Bán]

Sean duffin played for Tyrone - dunno if he still does. Cj did for a bit too. A few players spreading their wings a bit.

Sean is away to Australia so not with Tyrone this year coming.

Big, big loss for TNN for the coming season in both codes.