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Belfast Telegraph
11-06-2025
- Sport
- Belfast Telegraph
Why it's time to reduce the size of Casement Park and finally get some shovels in the ground
Lee Costello At the weekend, Antrim's season officially came to a close following yet another humiliating defeat, this time at the hands of Wexford. This year, the Saffrons have suffered relegation to Division Four, a first round defeat in the Ulster Championship and a dismal Tailteann Cup where they were ripped apart by Westmeath, Limerick and finally the Model County.
BBC News
01-06-2025
- General
- BBC News
Antrim to face Wexford in Tailteann Cup preliminary round
Antrim will play Wexford in the preliminary quarter-finals of the Tailteann Cup next Saffrons advanced to the knock-out stages with victory over London at Pairc Esler on Sunday as they finished as one of the best third place finished second in group four after they were beaten by Fermanagh on Sunday at Croke Ernesiders will enter the competition at the quarter-final stage after finishing top of the group, alongside Kildare, Wicklow and other preliminary ties see Offaly face New York, Sligo take on Carlow and 2022 winners Westmeath play dates, kick-off times and venues for all four preliminary quarter-final meetings will be confirmed on Monday. Tailteann Cup preliminary quarter-final draw Offaly v New YorkSligo v CarlowWexford v AntrimWestmeath v Laois
Yahoo
01-06-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Antrim and Fermanagh progress in Tailteann Cup after wins
Antrim fought back to beat London 1-22 to 1-14 at Pairc Esler and progress to the preliminary quarter-finals of the Tailteann Cup. London led 0-10 to 0-6 at the break in Newry, but a Niall Burns goal soon after the Saffrons had missed a penalty helped turn the tide in Antrim's favour as they secured their first win since February. Advertisement Fermanagh went through directly to the last eight after a 0-25 to 1-19 victory against Wexford at Croke Park secured top spot in group four. The Ernesiders trailed 1-8 to 0-9 at half-time in Dublin, but a run of five successive scores helped them to a comeback win. Super second half for Saffrons Antrim lost both of their opening two games in Group Three against Limerick and Westmeath and knew they needed to beat London to have a chance of progressing as one of the competition's best third placed teams. The Saffrons struck first in Newry through two efforts from Ryan McQuillan before four successive London scores, including a two-pointer from Conal Gallagher, edged them ahead. Advertisement McQuillan got his and Antrim's third of the afternoon, but Liam Gallagher replied with another two-pointer for London. Both sides then registered two points apiece before Conor Stewart's score just before half-time saw Antrim go in four down at the break. Paddy McBride and Dominic McEnhill both nailed two-pointers after the restart to draw Antrim level. The two teams exchanged scores before a third two-pointer of the half from Conor Hand put the Saffrons back ahead. It was nip-and-tuck up until Antrim had a penalty saved by London goalkeeper Andrew Walsh. They responded well to the miss as Niall Burns' deflected effort found the back of the net on 60 minutes. Advertisement He added a point to his goal soon after with McEnhill getting another two-pointer and McQuillian on target to give Antrim a comfortable advantage. London scored a goal late in the game, but injury-time points from Marc Jordan and McEnhill helped the Saffrons complete the turnaround and go through. Fermanagh top the group after Wexford win The Ernesiders went ahead at Croke Park with two early points before Wexford enjoyed a fruitful spell. Pairic Hughes levelled with a two-pointer before Sean Nolan fired them ahead with a goal after 11 minutes. They tagged on three more points, one of which was another two-pointer, this time from Mark Rossiter. Advertisement Kieran Donnelly's men continued to fight and rattled off four successive scores of their own to cut the gap and a few more late points, after a flurry of scores for both sides, saw them reduce the deficit to two at half-time. Glen Malone pointed for Wexford after the restart, but Fermanagh registered the next five points to move back in front. The two teams traded scores before Fermanagh managed to pull away with three consecutive points and they saw out a five-point win. Fermanagh's victory, coupled with Longford beating Carlow, handed the Ernesiders top spot in the group and a passage to the quarter-finals.
BBC News
01-06-2025
- General
- BBC News
Antrim and Fermanagh progress in Tailteann Cup after wins
Antrim fought back to beat London 1-22 to 1-14 at Pairc Esler and progress to the preliminary quarter-finals of the Tailteann led 0-10 to 0-6 at the break in Newry, but a Niall Burns goal soon after the Saffrons had missed a penalty helped turn the tide in Antrim's favour as they secured their first win since went through directly to the last eight after a 0-25 to 1-19 victory against Wexford at Croke Park secured top spot in group Ernesiders trailed 1-8 to 0-9 at half-time in Dublin, but a run of five successive scores helped them to a comeback win. Super second half for Saffrons Antrim lost both of their opening two games in Group Three against Limerick and Westmeath and knew they needed to beat London to have a chance of progressing as one of the competition's best third placed Saffrons struck first in Newry through two efforts from Ryan McQuillan before four successive London scores, including a two-pointer from Conal Gallagher, edged them got his and Antrim's third of the afternoon, but Liam Gallagher replied with another two-pointer for sides then registered two points apiece before Conor Stewart's score just before half-time saw Antrim go in four down at the McBride and Dominic McEnhill both nailed two-pointers after the restart to draw Antrim two teams exchanged scores before a third two-pointer of the half from Conor Hand put the Saffrons back was nip-and-tuck up until Antrim had a penalty saved by London goalkeeper Andrew responded well to the miss as Niall Burns' deflected effort found the back of the net on 60 added a point to his goal soon after with McEnhill getting another two-pointer and McQuillian on target to give Antrim a comfortable scored a goal late in the game, but injury-time points from Marc Jordan and McEnhill helped the Saffrons complete the turnaround and go through. Fermanagh top the group after Wexford win The Ernesiders went ahead at Croke Park with two early points before Wexford enjoyed a fruitful Hughes levelled with a two-pointer before Sean Nolan fired them ahead with a goal after 11 minutes. They tagged on three more points, one of which was another two-pointer, this time from Mark Donnelly's men continued to fight and rattled off four successive scores of their own to cut the gap and a few more late points, after a flurry of scores for both sides, saw them reduce the deficit to two at Malone pointed for Wexford after the restart, but Fermanagh registered the next five points to move back in two teams traded scores before Fermanagh managed to pull away with three consecutive points and they saw out a five-point victory, coupled with Longford beating Carlow, handed the Ernesiders top spot in the group and a passage to the quarter-finals.
Belfast Telegraph
31-05-2025
- Sport
- Belfast Telegraph
Antrim fans can be secret weapon in Tailteann Cup quest: Dermot McAleese
The Saffrons had shown promise that they might have made an impact in the competition before now but since its inception three years ago the trophy has gone to Westmeath, Meath and Down. Little wonder, then, that Antrim's hunger for silverware has intensified of late given that they have flattered to deceive. Right now, though, McAleese believes that it is time for the Saffrons to rise to the occasion against a London side that is equally keen to create a good impression. While a number of sides are still blooding comparatively new faces in their line-ups, Antrim can lean on a battery of seasoned campaigners with McAleese himself, Patrick McBride, Marc Jordan, Dominic McEnhill, Ruairi McCann, Eunan Walsh, Ryan Murray and Michael Byrne among players who are more than capable of giving a lead. McAleese was disappointed to see his side lose to Armagh in the Ulster Championship but believes they can rise to the challenge this time out. 'I think if we get a good swell of support we can make progress,' maintains McAleese. London, like their hosts, will hope to create an impact and are likely to look to Stephen Dornan, Tighe Barry, Cahir Healy, Daniel Clarke and Aidan McLaughlin in this connection. Fermanagh, too, will be in search of a boost when they face Wexford in the Tailteann Cup at Croke Park (1.45pm) prior to the Dublin v Armagh All-Ireland Group 4 shoot-out. Erne County boss Kieran Donnelly is hopeful that his side can transform some of their recent League form to the Tailteann Cup. Indeed, Fermanagh have shown a sharp appetite for action lately and Fionan O'Brien, Garvan Jones, Ultan Kelm, Declan McCusker and Conor Love can boost the team's chances of victory.
