Friday, 22 March 2024

Antrim Squad Update.

As our Senior panel have finished their National Hurling League campaign for the season, the management team have released the following information.

As preparation begins for the Leinster Senior Hurling Championship, Darren Gleeson has added the following players to his panel. Sean McKay (Cushendun), Cormac McKeown (Glenravel), Keelan Molloy, Nigel Elliott, Seaan Elliott, Ryan Elliott, Daire McMullan, Aodhan McGarry (all Dunloy), Niall McGarel (Glenarm) and Ruairi McCormick (Loughgiel).

An update on the current injury situation is improving daily with the following updates.

Conal Cunning & Rian McMullan returned to training this week after missing the Tipperary game.

Dubhaltach Wilson (ankle) and Joseph McLaughlin (U20s & School tied) have returned to training.

Conal Bohill, James Mc Naughton Michael Bradley make a welcome return to full training after long layoffs.

Paul Boyle undergoes a procedure today with a quick return expected.

Ciaran Clarke, Gerard Walsh, Daniel McKernan, Seamus McAuley, Caolan McKernan and Stephen Rooney are all recovering from recent procedures and are in line for returns for Championship Hurling.

The team travel in early April for a warm weather training camp to Portugal with support from Antrim County Board.

The Senior Panel have always fundraised for such trips and would like to thank all sponsors and contributors both this season and over previous years for their continued support.

This year’s event will see the Senior Hurling Golf Classic on Friday 5th April 2024 at the DoubleTree

Belfast Templepatrick at the Kingfisher Country Estate.

A team of four players (four ball) can enter the Antrim Senior Hurling Golf Classic for £250, which will cover food on arrival, the round of golf, entry to win great prizes, and a fork buffet afterwards in the clubhouse restaurant.

The Senior Hurlers value the support of the hurling people of Antrim and would be delighted to have you or your business on board as a sponsor of the event. For a donation of £100, your name or business logo will be showcased on the first hole as players begin to play and get photos throughout the entire day.

Cash donations are acceptable, and please make any cheques payable to Antrim GAA.

Space is limited, call Stephen on 077 1045 9829 or email antrimseniorhurlers@gmail.com now to book.

This event has seen great success in the past, and we look forward to another exciting tournament this year.

Darren Gleeson