Antrim Football League – Division 1
Naomh Bríd 5-22 Moneyglass 1-16
A dominant first-half display laid the foundations as Naomh Bríd secured an impressive victory over Moneyglass in last night’s Division 1 League game at Musgrave Park, eventually running out 5-22 to 1-16 winners.
St Brigid’s started the game sharply and quickly settled into their rhythm with early scores from Niall Duffy, who clipped over two excellent points, while Dara Quinn, JJ Higgins, Paul Bradley and Aodhan ‘Mini’ McNicholl all added to the tally. Mini’s effort came from a well-timed run to eventually collect the ball and fist over the bar after good attacking play from the south Belfast side.
The game burst into life approaching half time as Naomh Bríd hit a devastating purple patch. Cousins Patrick Finnegan and JJ Higgins, both found the back of the net, while Dara Quinn and James Smith also raised green flags in a blistering five-minute spell that completely swung the contest in the Biddies’ favour. Moneyglass struggled to cope with the pace and direct running of the St Brigid’s attack as the home side took full advantage of their momentum.
Naomh Bríd 4-1 Moneyglass 0-06
To their credit, Moneyglass responded strongly in the second half despite facing into the wind and arguably enjoyed the better of the exchanges for long periods. Dermot and Aidan McErlain led the fightback and lifted the visitors with some excellent scores, including two superb two-pointers from Dermot from almost 50 metres out. Colum Duffin also contributed important points as Moneyglass attempted to close the gap.
However, Naomh Bríd always looked capable of responding and continued to pick off scores when needed through Donal Harrison and Dara Quinn. Conan McNicholl came up with a brilliant two-pointer that effectively sealed the victory and ensured there would be no late comeback from the visitors.
Overall, it was an excellent attacking display from Naomh Bríd, particularly in the opening half where their clinical finishing proved decisive.
Naomh Brid : 1. Séamus Mac Lochlainn, 2. Roibeard Ó Cinnéide, 3. Maitiú Ó Maoláin, 4. Séamus Mac Naomh Brid (Screenshot 2026-05-14 181348.jpg): 1. Fearghus Canning, 2. Sonny Doyle, 3. Conor King, 4. Joseph McCarney, 5. Aodhan McNicholl, 6. Peter King, 7. Reuben Carleton, 8. Jack Dowling, 9. Patrick Finnegan, 10. Dara Quinn, 11. James Smith, 12. Paul Bradley, 13. Niall Duffy, 14. Conan McNicholl, 15. JJ Higgins.
Moneyglass: 1. Jamie McLaughlin, 2. Bobby Kennedy, 3. Matthew Mullen, 4. James McCormick, 5. Callum Murray, 6. Dermot Mc Erlain, 7. Eunan Mc Erlain, 8. Seanchan Duffin, 9. Colum Duffin, 10. Sean Boyd, 11. Odhran Duffin, 12. Connor O Kane, 13. Tyler Cassidy, 14. Aidan Mc Erlain, 15. Caolan Boyd
Referee- Darren McKeown
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