Cavan v Antrim

Saturday 4pm in Crossmaglen

This weekend will see the Antrim minor ladies take on Cavan for the Ulster Platinum title in Crossmaglen. 

The saffron squad have topped their group in the Ulster league ahead of Monaghan, Armagh and Down to qualify for their first platinum final since 2022. 

The current senior squad is backboned by many players from the class of 22 but they fell at the last hurdle against the Breffni girls. 

The task ahead for the Antrim girls can not be underestimated as their opponents Cavan are the reigning Ulster and All Ireland minor champions as well as having dominated post primary competitions this season. Add to that the fact that Cavan are back to back U16 champions and it would seem a daunting proposition for the talented Antrim side. 

The young Saffs have had unprecedented success in the last two seasons with back to back Ulster and All Ireland silver successes but Saturday is without doubt a formidable step up. 

However it is a challenge the girls are relishing and they have previously made history of their own. This group brought the first All Ireland underage title to the county and then retained it last July. 

Many of these players are already key to the successes of their club senior squads and now they have the chance to make history again. 

The game in Crossmaglen at 4pm on Saturday has all the makings of a David v Goliath tussle. Hopefully the girls from the county of the Giant’s Causeway can be the giant killers.