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Agree, naomh conaill dominated the game, they had Cargin beat, two or three times, and only for Hail Mary sort of stuff Cargin managed to bring the game to extra time and then get over the line. cargin did get over the line though and credit to them for that but it was day-light robbery.

 

There seems to be a hard done by approach here from some

Not sure how that has come about, or looking to get credit for beating a Div 3 team in the final.  

Facts of the matter is this Cargin are the only show in town, that's been evident from getting that lucky goal against us  , I jest...

The attitude from the players from my perspective is top drawer, haven't seen that matched this year or last few any time I've been involved in their games.

Think Mick was talking about disrespect or lack of, after the final, not sure who that's was directed too, not many would, with all seriousness, say they haven't been the top team, so not sure whos disrespecting them.

So this will be 7 runs at Ulster championship, big win last year and now another go at the Derry champions..
Seasoned campaigners in Ulster

I hope Cargin represent us well and win Ulster.

Appreciate its a different level and not easy, especially when sleep walking through Antrim and then met with hard, flying runners, tacklers etc.

The chip on the shoulder thing is mad though. Cargin clearly the best in Antrim and I gave Dunloy no chance, being slated for saying I hoped they at least had a go.

Glenties game was genuinely lucky for Cargin last year, Glenties could have been out of sight but Cargin hung in and got level by hoofing in high balls that 9 times out of 10 don't result in a goal.

I was disappointed they then played within themselves and tried not to get hammered by Glen. They literally didn't have a shot from play in the first half.
Galls used to play on their own terms and beat many teams in Ulster playing that way

I appreciate going toe to toe may have resulted in a hammering so damned if they did etc

But I'd leave the chip on the shoulder shite to Tyrone people (who you always get a rise out of!)and answer any critics on the field in Ulster.

Cargin the best by far from here and I genuinely hope they push on this year...though Glen or Slaughtneil are admittedly the toughest draw bar Kilcoo.

A quality team but won't get the kudos Galls got till push on in Ulster. I hope you do.

Jeez such utter tripe from bb, and similar rubbish from G...

Not worthy of comment...green eyes with poor memory with vision blurred by jealousy.....

Lotta little green men prompting some of these texts...

Facts are Cargin are well ahead of the pack in Antrim

Seven senior titles in nine years as well as a couple of under-18s and the ability to bring those sides onwards to senior level ensures they will remain strong...

As a matter of interest, how many players from this and recent Cargin teams would have had their college football in the south Derry schools?

Ronan Gribbin is a former Malachian, product of St Malachys on the Antrim road Belfast.

A big majority or in fact all of the rest of the panel attended St Pats Maghera, St Pius X or St Mary's both Magherafelt.

As for making comparison with St Galls of course the Milltown men were a super side but unlike the Toome men they were assembled from players across the province,whereas Cargin are 'home grown' through out...

As I have said before, Cargin are the best team in the county without any doubt.
They have, by far the most talented squad without transfers and look likely to dominate for a while.

As I have said before, Cargin are the best team in the county without any doubt.
They have, by far the most talented squad in the county without transfers inwards and look likely to dominate for a while.

"Hope does spring eternal' CK....and those who suggest upset are in such mode, not citing cause for such.

As you say let them pay visit to Tom Toal or other such establishments to be suitably rewarded....

So rumour has it Cuchullian's lost interest in the hurling championship......

I did the game they played Creggan and Creggan bate them by 3..

Right you are ref....should read, 'not able to get the better...........etc, etc.......

Of course Dunloy are not proceeding to a County football final without a chance.
But they really need to up the ante as their form in just getting the better of an out of sorts under strength Creggan or will not be enough.

Cargin have been there and done that and arguably game moved up a gear in the past couple of years.

Cargin will go in as hot favourites and those who look forward to upset put your money down for a good return

On the way to Oz......

So with the notable exception of Conhuir Johnston (who got a few minutes game time) and Eunan Quinn are the only players left in pursuit of a senior championship medal from the county squad.......

Looking forward to our 22nd appearance in a County senior final......

Fully deserved win for Dunloy.

Watching them in full flow is a great spectacle.

Energy, movement, ability and belief, in that first half once they got the first goal you cutis tell they were hungry for more.

Coby could have taken an easy point at a stage but wanted that 3rd goal.

However, if they meet Cargin in the final, they won't let them run like that.

PG1 were too nice, there were no cynical foul, no hauling off the ball.

Cargin know the dark arts, as well as being able to play football so will be a much tougher opposition.

(Assuming it is Cargin in the final unless Lavey can surprise us all though!!)

PG1 didn't get going until they had to go for it in the last few minutes and nearly got a goal or two that would have pulled it out of the bag.

They didn't look like they had a goal in them until that stage, something I think that they have lacked in previous years, a forward that you know can get you a goal.

A lot of questions to answer after that performance.

Lacking in intensity, you'd have thought it was a league game at the end of the year, with players trying to save themselves, instead of it being a championship semi final.

Back to the drawing board for PG1 for next year.

Felt for the PG1 supporters around me, hard to take yet another semi final defeat.

Agree.....although PG1 believe they are on a par with those who are well used to dining at the top table the harsh reality was written large again tonight.
They were poor against L Dhearg and not much better again against Cuchullian's....

Cargin may well be asked similar questions on Sunday but although the underdogs will have a large following R D's men are certainly "the old dogs for the hard road" and lessons have been well learned (I hope)....

Having lost out in the finals of back to back minor championships to Cargin in the past few years  does anybody know how many St Brigid's lads from that era have stepped up to their senior team.
I would guess that Cargin have in the region of 70/80% included in the senior panel now.

So another Downey has exited to St Brigid's ....played in the popular u-19 Championship last week.....