Antrim Football Thread

[Duine Inteacht Eile]

Well done Ryan Doherty and Seamus McGarry for stopping a Belfast clean sweep on the Antrim All Star Football Team 2026.

Belfast rising?

Antrim will only rise when Belfast does.

What are you basing this on?

Antrim has been in the ha'penny place for a very long time. Strong Belfast, weak Belfast made no difference.

[Hectic]

Long long time since we had a proper strong Belfast with a number of different city teams competing for the top prize.

We have had strong teams like St Galls and St John's who had periods of domination but I can't remember too many championships where more than one Belfast team were being predicted to win it.

Antrim were in 4 Ulster finals between 1946 and 1951. In that period the senior football championship was won by Rossa twice, St John's twice, Éire Óg and O'Connell's.
 

[tiempo]

they may do, and good luck to them, my question was around how do they balance the possibility of a title at ulster with being favourites for the u21 competition

A great problem to have, what you generally do is a) own it and b) make it your bitch

[Duine Inteacht Eile]

Long long time since we had a proper strong Belfast with a number of different city teams competing for the top prize.

We have had strong teams like St Galls and St John's who had periods of domination but I can't remember too many championships where more than one Belfast team were being predicted to win it.

Antrim were in 4 Ulster finals between 1946 and 1951. In that period the senior football championship was won by Rossa twice, St John's twice, Éire Óg and O'Connell's.
 

1983-89 saw St Galls, St Johns, Sarsfields and Rossa

1991-94 saw Rossa, Lamh Dhearg, St. Galls and St. Pauls.

I dont think our county won a single championship game between 1983 and 1994.

[Loughside]

First ever post here. Interesting to watch the debates and discussions around the development of the county. Whether in jest or not! It was definitely good to see two Belfast clubs in a senior football final. I hope it drives standards and encourages all other clubs to step up, from Division 3 to Division 1. The whole country-city divide is less of an issue these days. Good luck to all those representing Antrim in Ulster. At Senior and Minor.

The county team will improve if ALL clubs have the infrastructure and development plan for their players at all levels and grades. Support is needed here for some clubs, pitches,  coaching support etc.

In the short term, I also feel that we need to have a strategic review regarding how we can improve the schools' game. For many, school football is the highest level that they are exposed to on a regular basis. All due respect to our club game. Club competitions should be finished by the end of September at the latest to allow those schools who really want to push on an opportunity to do so.   

[NorthAntrimSaff]

Well done Ryan Doherty and Seamus McGarry for stopping a Belfast clean sweep on the Antrim All Star Football Team 2026.

Belfast rising?

Antrim will only rise when Belfast does.

Wonder will the hurling all stars go ahead or do we have to wait until the intermediate final gets played

[bannside]

https://antrim.gaa.ie/news/unique-event-to-celebrate-one-of-antrim-footballs-greatest-eras

Back when we were competing at the highest level..

Get on and register if you can support this event, organised by Hugh McGettigan.

[Saffsof82]

https://antrim.gaa.ie/news/unique-event-to-celebrate-one-of-antrim-footballs-greatest-eras

Back when we were competing at the highest level..

Get on and register if you can support this event, organised by Hugh McGettigan.

Are you speaking at this event BS? Be great to hear from you as a player in that era!

[Hoof Hearted]

https://antrim.gaa.ie/news/unique-event-to-celebrate-one-of-antrim-footballs-greatest-eras

Back when we were competing at the highest level..

Get on and register if you can support this event, organised by Hugh McGettigan.

Are you speaking at this event BS? Be great to hear from you as a player in that era!

he'd long retired !

[bannside]

Funny Man Saffs82...youre doing well for that age!

[ck]

Chrissy McKaigue in with Cargin I'm hearing. Can anyone confirm?

[Saffron71]

Yes, was confirmed during the week.  No idea yet about his back room team.

[imtommygunn]

Bs that's a tough draw in ulster for you boys.

[bannside]

Indeed ITG. Four Masters a formidable outfit for sure.

[Saffarmy]

Yes, was confirmed during the week.  No idea yet about his back room team.

I did notice Cargin had already made changes to their backroom staff last year. If they are looking to improve this year clearing out ALL looks to be the best idea