Pupils from Gaelscoil an Chairtil, Glenann PS, Mary Queen of Peace, Glenravel, St Anne’s Corkey, St John’s Carnlough, St Ciaran’s Cushendun, St Joseph’s Dunloy, St Olcan’s Armoy and St Patrick’s Loughgiel got to display their skills during the half-time games in Corrigan Park on Sunday during the half-time interval in the Antrim v Dublin National Hurling League Game Division 1B. Bert was there to capture some of the action.
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Quid Games 2026 was everything we hoped it would be and more. The energy, the laughter, the support in the room – it truly showed what our club is all about.
Firstly, a massive congratulations to our Quid Games Champion Joe Donnelly. An incredible performance on the night, holding your nerve through every challenge. A fully deserved winner!
But last night wasn’t just about one person. It was about 27 competitors who stepped up, pushed themselves outside their comfort zones and gave months of fundraising, time and effort for the good of the club. The commitment shown has been nothing short of outstanding.
John Jones with Quid Games Winner Joe Donnelly – Pics by Bert Trowlen
To every participant who raised funds, every supporter who donated, every volunteer who worked behind the scenes, and everyone who filled the room on the night – thank you. Because of you, this event has been a huge success.
A special thank you to Bert Trowlen for capturing the night so perfectly through his photography and to our wonderful MC, Jazze Joe, who kept the energy high, the crowd entertained and the night flowing from start to finish — we couldn’t have done it without you both
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Antrim ladies unbeaten run came to an end on Sunday when they travelled to Louth and were comprehensively beaten by the home team…
Antrim travelled to this game with a skeleton squad due to injuries and illness and with no additional players this year numbers were extremely low…
In all fairness Louth controlled the game from start to finish and the Antrim girls were a shadow of themselves compared to their previous 4 games…
As hard as the Antrim girls tried nothing was going right for them and they found themselves down by 9 at the short whistle…
The Saffrons had a mountain to climb in the second half but again it was Louth who were dominating the game and Antrim had to make do with living on scraps…
All in all it was a day to forget but certainly management and players will take their learnings from the game …
Next up for the Antrim girls is a home game in 3 weeks time against Laois…
Ulster Under 17 Hurling Championship final at Dunsilly
Antrim 4-14 Wicklow 1-15
Antrim claimed the Ulster Under 17 Hurling title after a thrilling 4-14 to 1-15 victory over Wicklow at Dunsilly. In a game of shifting momentums, Dominic McKinley’s side had to weather a fierce second-half fightback from the Garden County before unleashing a devastating goal blitz to secure the Danny McNaughton Cup.
Playing with a stiff breeze at their backs in the opening period, Antrim struggled to fully capitalize on their elemental advantage despite dictating much of the play. Instead, the Saffrons relied heavily on the dead-ball accuracy of Cody McGarry. The wing-back was in superb form from frees, providing the bulk of their early scores alongside efforts from Connlaodh McNaughton and Cahir McCloskey. This kept the scoreboard ticking over and ensured Antrim carried a 0-09 to 0-05 lead into the dressing rooms, with Wicklow’s Colin Lawrence keeping his side in touch with some accurate shooting of his own.
Upon the restart, the dynamic of the game completely changed. Wicklow stormed out of the blocks, with Lawrence and substitute Joe Keeshan hitting four unanswered points within six minutes to wipe out the deficit and draw level. Just as Wicklow looked like favourites to push on, Antrim showed tremendous character and flipped the script. In the eighth minute of the half, Cillian Cunning struck for Antrim’s first goal to halt Wicklow’s momentum. Three minutes later, Antrim captain Joe Casey added a second goal in somewhat fortunate circumstances, slipping as he struck the ball but managing to deceive Ross Weld in the Wicklow net.
The game opened up into a frantic final quarter as both sides traded points. Antrim struck a massive blow in the twenty-first minute of the half when Connlaodh McNaughton fetched a high catch and buried a superb third goal for the Saffrons. Wicklow refused to go away quietly, and a twenty-seventh-minute goal from Jim O’Brien brought them right back into the contest. However, Antrim had the final say deep into injury time. In the thirty-third minute, Ronan Elliott finished off a slick team move with Antrim’s fourth goal, extinguishing any lingering Wicklow hopes and sealing a memorable victory.
Wicklow’s Colin Lawrence who had a great game for the Garden County, scoring ten points overall
Fir Ionaid (Substitutes): 16. Robert Cowman 17. Joe Keeshan 18. Kalem Buckley 19. Zak Windsor 20. Sean Byrne 21. Peter Mooty Monaghan 22. James Dragusin 23. Dylan Rooney 24. Donnacha Clarke 25. Nathan Gough 26. DJ Williams 27. Rian Kennedy 28. Callum Jordan Dempsey 29. Paul Farrell
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All Saints GAC, Ballymena held their Annual Presentation Dinner and Awards night in Galgorm Manor on Friday night with a good crowd in attendance.
Pride of place on the night were the clubs Camogs who recorded a League & Championship double this year, their first success at this level for 40 years with former Antrim player, Chloe Drain special guest for the evening and Camogie manager, Johnny Sayers receiving a standing ovation.
Their Minor footballers were the other successful side at the awards night where they received the Laverty Shield while their Senior Footballers reached the division 1 league final.
The club made their annual donation to the Saffron Gael at the Dinner and we at the Saffron Gael thank All Saints for their continued support.
The All Saints Camogs who were Junior B Championship and League winners at the clubs Annual Presentation evening in Galgorm Manor
Award winners on the night:
Minor Hurling Players Player of the year- Sean O’Brien & Michael Connolly
Minor Hurling Sportsman of the year-Robert Crooks
Minor Hurling Player of the Year-Paddy Murphy
Minor Camogie Players Player of the Year-Sophie Mark
Minor Camogie Sportswoman of the year-Abigail McLarnon
Minor Camogie Player of the Year-Keely O’Mullan
The All Saints Minor Footballers with the Laverty Shield
Minor Football Players Player of the Year-Sean O’Brien
Minor Football Sportsman of the year-Michael Connolly
Minor Football Player of the year-Finn Connon
U21 Hurler of the year-Harry Connon
U21 Camogie Player of the year-Aimee Kerr
U21 Ladies Footballer of the year-Briana Lee Casey
Reserve Football Players Player of the Year-Darrach Bradley
Reserve Football Sportsman of the year-Corey McvKillop
Reserve Football Player of the year-Darrach Bradley
All Saints Masters Player of the Year- William Wilkinson & Damian Kelly
Guest of Honour, Chloe Drain presents the Junior League and Junior B Championship trophies to All Saints captain, Roisin Ward
Senior Camogie Players Player of the year-Niamh McMahon
Senior Camogie Sportsperson of the year-Briana Lee Casey
Senior Camogie Player of the Year-Niamh McMahon & Louise McLarnon
Senior Hurling Players Player of the Year-Finn Connon
Senior Hurling Sportsman of the year-Luke Walsh
Senior Hurling Player of the Year-Kevin Brady
LGFA Players Player of the Year-Helena O’Dornan
LGFA Sportsperson of the Year-Niamh McMahon
LGFA Senior Player of the Year-Maria Mitchell
Chloe Drain presents the Senior Camogie joint Player of the Year award to Niamh McMahon & Louise McLarnon and the Senior Hurler award to Kevin Brady while Liam ‘Baker’ Bradley presents the Senior Footballer award to Paddy McAleer
Senior Football Players Player of the year-Paddy McAleer
Senior Football Sportsperson of the year-Peter McNicholl
Senior Football Player of the year-Paddy McAleer
Referee Awards-John Hasson, Maurice Goldring, Barry Winters and Owern Elliott
Club Person of the Year-John Hasson & PJ O’Kane.
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