Thursday 3d April 8.pm (Ahoghill)
St. Mary’s Ahoghill v Con Magee’s
Both sides lost their opening game and both will see this as an opportunity to get some points on board. Ahoghill lost to Rossa at Rossa Park on day 1 while St. Gall’s overcame Glenravel at Fr. Maginn Park.
This one should be tight but home advantage could swing it Ahoghill’s way
(Sunday 6th April)
Division One (all games 2.00pm)
All Saint’s v Casements
Casement’s were defeated on their travels to Aldergrove lasSunday and are on the road again when they face All Saints in Ballymena on Sunday.
That 4-12 to 0-12 reversal was not anticipated by many and they will look for better this time against
All Saint’s began their league programme with victory over the Johnnies in round one before suffering defeat at Creggan in round two.
A close one is possible in this one with both sides seeking to regain the positive trail but the more experienced Casement’s are given the nod.
St Paul’s v Tir na nOg
St Paul’s suffered a heavy defeat to Creggan in their first game back in division 1 for a number of years but the Shaw’s Road side fared better in round two in a trip to Portglenone though losing again.
Tir na nOg suffered a narrow defeat away to Lamh Dhearg in Round 1 before losing to early pace setters, St. James Aldergrove at Whitehill last time out.
This is an opportunity for both sides to get points on board and despite having to travel Niall Jackman’s Tir na nOg should have enough to take the points.
St Brigid’s v St John’s
Last year’s division 1 champions, St Brigid’s have opened their account with a win at Aghagallon in their opening league encounter and following that impressive performance the South Belfast men look favourites to gain a second win when the Johnnies come a calling.
Having impressed on their opening assignment the division one league champs will look to continue on such here St. John’s visit Musgrave Park.
St John’s have lost to both All Saints and Dunloy in their opening league games and will be keen to get their first win.
The Johnnies will travel in search of improvement but although the Corrigan inhabitants can never be discounted ground advantage may well play a part with a win for the home side anticipated.
St James Aldergrove v Lamh Dhearg
Aldergrove have really nipped smartly away from the start traps this term with back to back victories over Tir na nOg at Whitehill in round one followed with a 4-13 to 0-13 victory over Casements.
Lamh Dhearg lost to Cargin last time but performed well in a high scoring encounter and the Hannahstown men look ready for action this term with a few new faces on show.
A good game look in prospect and this one could go either way with a narrow vote given to the Lamhs.
Cuhullian’s Dunloy v Kickham’s Creggan
Creggan have started the season impressively with wins over St. Paul’s and All Saints and they will aim to retain their positivity in this one as they travel with confidence to meet Cuchullian’s in Dunloy.
Dunloy lost to the visiting Aghagallon in their opening game of the season with the visitors finishing 0-13 to 1-07 ahead before travelling to Corrigan Park in round two and recording a 0-13 to 1-07 win over St. John’s.
Creggan have started the season well and although this is not an easy fixture, the visitors will start as firm favourites.
St Gall’s v St Marys Aghagallon
St Gall’s have opened the present season very much on the positive and remain unbeaten following their opening two games.
They opened with an excellent victory over the visiting Rossa before returning from Glenravel with a 1-20 to 0-11 win over the Con Magees.
This looks a difficult one but although Aghagallon are likely to provide a stiff challenge, a home win does seem the likely verdict.
O’ Donovan Rossa v Erin’s Own Cargin
Reigning county champions Erin’s Own Cargin have started their 2025 campaign with back to back wins over Ahoghill at Cloney in round one before following with a round two victory over the visiting Lamh Dhearg.
Rossa lost to St Galls in round one but proved too good for Ahoghill at Shaw’s Road in round 2 and will look forward to the visit of the County champions.
Rossa can be relied upon to give their Toome visitors a run for their money and Hugh Mc Gettigan’s men will not be found wanting but Cargin should continue their good opening form with a win.
Division Two (all games 2.00pm)
Gort na Mona v Moneyglass
Moneyglass beat newly promoted St Comgall’s by four points in their opening game and Benny Marron’s men will look to retain that winning habit as they cross swords with Michael Gort na ona at Enright Park.
Gort na Mona lost narrowly to St. Teresa’s in their opening game of the campaign but will provide St. Ergnat’s with a stiff test and a draw can’t be ruled out.
St Comgall’s Antrim v Michael Davitts
Although they lost to Moneyglass in their opening game, last year’s third division champions did ask questions of their hosts and improvement may well follow as they welcome Michael Davitts to Antrim.
Davitts earned a point at home to Glenavy in round one and they will travel this time with a victory possibly in sight but Naomh Comhghall will see this as an opportunity to get some points on board.
St Joseph’s Glenavy v St Enda’s
This looks like a close one as Glenavy play hosts to St. Enda’s at Chapel Hill.
Glenavy earned a good point at Davitts in round one and ground advantage will ensure they start this game as favourites as they welcome a St Enda’s side who lost out St. Patrick’s Lisburn in their opening game.
St Mary’s Rasharkin v St Teresa’s
St Teresa’s opted to remain in division 2 after finishing runners up to St. Paul’s last season and they have opened account with a victory over the visiting Gort na Mona in round one.
Rasharkin had a descent 2024 campaign but found the going tough in round one where they lost to Sarsfield’s at the Bear Pit. They will see the visit of St. Teresa’s as an opportunity to open their account and with home advantage they certainly look in with a shout.
St Patrick’s Lisburn v Patrick Sarsfields
St. Patrick’s Lisburn started their league campaign with a good away win over St. Enda’s in Glengormley and they will play hosts to Sarsfields, hoping for another positive result.
The Paddies started this year’s campaign with a good home win over Rasharkin and an away win at the expense St Patrick’s is possible.
Division Three (2.00pm)
O’ Donnell’s v St Agnes
Cardinal O’ Donnell’s underlined current wellbeing and hinted at positive intent in 2025 with and opening round victory over Pearses away from home.
The Aggies visit in this one, having gained an eye catching home win over Wolfe Tones in round one and this one could be close
Wolfe Tones v St Malachys
Wolfe Tones proved no match for the Aggies in their opening fixture and will play hosts to St Malachy’s this time looking for a better return.
Kickham’s Ardoyne v Eire Og
Eire Og opened their 2025 account with a good win over Laochra Loch Lao and this may well prove to be a more-stern test as they visit North Belfast and Kickham’s Ardoyne.
Laochra Loch Lao v Pearses
Having lost to Eire Og In the first round of competition Laochra Loch Lao will look for a better return as they welcome Pearses but this one could go either way.
Pearses lost to the visiting O’ Donnell’s last day out and they will travel in search of a better return this time.