Another round of fixtures is scheduled for Sunday 8th June as the end of the first phase draws close with the last round scheduled for July 2nd.
Division One (Sunday 8th June)
Cuchullian’s Dunloy v St Galls
Cuchullian’s have blown hot and not so hot in their programme to date but no doubt the Dunloy men are more than capable but despite giving most of their opponents a run for their money they have only passed the post in front a couple of occasions to date.
St Galls in contrast to their opponents have gained seven league victories thus far and the Milltown men are more than capable of mixing it with the best as they take the road down to Dunloy.
The city men will travel carrying the favourites tag but although form says they should collect a full return of the points the home side are more than capable when in the mood and they may well give their visitors a run for their money but recent form does suggest an away win looks probable.
Casement’s Portglenone v Kickham’s Creggan
This all South West affair will most certainly attract a good gathering to Portglenone and those in attendance are more than likely to be treated to a good game.
Casement’s have enjoyed a good season to date and they remain in firm contention for a place in the division one league final having amassed a 17 point total of points to date and sit in third spot in the table.
The Creggan men lost out to the visiting Cargin last time but they only trail their hosts in this one by a single point and will travel seeking a full return of the points.
This one certainly is a contender for match of the day and the attendance are likely to be treated to a good game and ground advantage is likely to play a part but Casements may have to dig deep to collect both points.
Tir na nOg v St Johns
The Johnnies have struggled this term and have recorded only two wins and a draw to date and the Corrigan residents will be hoping for an upturn in fortunes sooner rather than later as they take the road to the South West to cross swords with Tir na nOg.
Draw specialists, Tir na nOg, like their visitors have five points secured and both sides remain too close to the cut off point for peace of mind and both will be looking for a full return from this one to ease the burden of possible relegation.
Circumstances will ensure the points at stake will be fiercely fought for and in what is certain to be a tough encounter ground advantage may prove the key to the points with a tentative vote given to the home side.
St Paul’s v O’ Donovan Rossa
This bottom of the table clash involves next door neighbours St Paul’s and O’ Donovan Rossa and brings together two sides who both really require points.
St Paul’s hold a one point advantage over Rossa but a full return in this one is the likely requirement if division one status is to remain in sight.
Rossa recorded a big win over Aldergrove last day out and a tentative vote is awarded to the Hugh Mc Gettigan’s men to gain the verdict.
All Saint’s Ballymena v St Mary’s Ahoghill
St Mary’s Ahoghill looked in serious bother earlier in the season and destined for a place in the second grade next term, but a recent uplift in form and three victories recorded has seen them climb the table with safety possibly in sight.
All Saints have enjoyed a good season to date and currently sit in second place following their most recent victory over St. Gall’s at Milltown.
The Ahoghill men will travel to Ballymena hoping to build on their recent win over St. Paul’s and although All Saint’s will start as firm favourites the Cloney side are likely to push them close.
St James Aldergrove v Con Magee’s Glenravel
Little separates this duo in the table but Aldergrove lead the chase with twelve points whilst the Glensmen are just a single point behind them and this suggests a close game in prospect.
Aldergrove started the season in good form and that can be said about the Glensmen who have also made themselves at home in the top division.
Recent form would suggest that this could be close but ground advantage may again prove a factor and St James may well claim the points.
Erin’s Own Cargin v St Brigid’s
Cargin remain in top form this term and the 2024 senior championship winners have remained unbeaten in the league to date although they had to dig deep a few times to gain the verdict.
St Brigid’s claimed the division 1 title last term and although they have suffered several defeats in the league to date, they will travel to Toome in a positive mood.
This one will draw a good crowd to Toome where a close encounter is anticipated but reversals in their own back yard are rare events for the Toome men and recent form would suggest Ronan Devlin’s side should gain another win.
Lamh Dhearg v St Mary’s Aghagallon
St Mary’s Aghagallon have recorded only three wins in the league to date and face another test of character in this one as they travel to Hannahstown to meet Lamh Dhearg.
The Hannahstown side sit a couple of places above their visitors and will be hoping to get back to winning ways following a defeat to Con Magee’s at Glenravel last time out.
Lamh Dhearg will hope to put that defeat behind them and get back to winning ways and while Aghagallon will push them hard, a home win looks the likely result.
Division Two
St Ergnat’s Moneyglass v St Teresa’s
Moneyglass gained a good win from what looked like a tough assignment away to an improving Lisburn side last time and they are back on home soil this time as St Teresa’s visit Marian Hill.
St Teresa’s are blessed with experience and although they trail Moneyglass in the table they will travel with confidence.
St Teresa’s will test the resolve of the home side but St Ergnat’s will start as firm favourites and they should gain the day.
Patrick Sarsfield’s v St Joseph’s Glenavy
Sarsfield’s remain on terms with Moneyglass in the ratings and following a good victory over St Teresa’s last time they will start this one as firm favourites as Glenavy visit the Bear Pit.
Glenavy may well ask questions of their hosts but Sarsfield’s will be more than capable of coming up with the answers and a home win is anticipated
St Enda’s v Gort na Mona
St Enda’s proved too strong for Rasharkin last time out, beating the home side by 10 points and they will look for a repeat performance here as they play hosts to Gort na Mona.
Gort na Mona played out a draw with the visiting St Comgall’s last time but this looks like a more difficult fixture as they travel to Glengormley where St Enda’s are favoured to take the points.
Michael Davitt’s v St Comgall’s
St Comgall’s earned a draw from a visit to Gort na Mona last time and they are on the road again as they visit Davitts and they may find this one another tough assignment but one they are capable of winning.
Division Three
Patrick Pearses v Wolfe Tones
Pearses have struggled this year but lead bottom place Wolfe Tones by three points in the table and could gain another win in this one.
Cardinal O’ Donnells v Kickham’s Ardoyne
O’ Donnell’s, like Pearses, have not been at their best this season and reside in a mid-table berth. Their visitors Ardoyne have hit a bit of form recently and inflicted a first defeat of the season on league leaders, St. Agnes recently and the visitors should have enough to add to that win.
Eire Og V St Malachy’s
Eire Og languish much too close to the basement for peace of mind but they will need to produce improvement aplenty if they are to overcome the challenge of a St. Malachy’s side who are currently fourth in the table.