The League fixtures continue on the mid-week schedule as they retain the Wednesday slot for the 6^th round

Division One (all games at 7.00pm)

Kickham’s Creggan v St Mary’s Ahoghill

Ahoghill recorded their first victory of the season when they travelled to Corrigan Park and recorded a two point win over St. John’s.

They are on the road again as they make the shorter but more difficult journey to meet Creggan at their Staffordstown Road ground.

The Kickham’s men have been in relatively good form this term but they suffered defeat on the road last time when they lost to the in-form St Gall’s at Milltown and they will be keen to return to the positive here as they play hosts to St Mary’s.

Creggan will start as firm favourites back on their home sod and although Ahoghill may well give them a run for their money a home win looks on the cards.

St Johns v O’ Donovan Rossa

This one is usually a hard fought close affair as O’ Donavan Rossa travel to Corrigan Park to cross swords with their keen rival’s St John’s in a matchup which is always keenly anticipated.

The home side have struggled this term, despite reputation and have failed to collect a single point from their fixtures to date and they will be more than keen to turn the corner here.

Rossa, like to their hosts in this one have failed to impress in their fixtures to date and with just one win over Ahoghill to their name the Shaw’s road side will travel to Corrigan more than keen to gain the win.

Certain to be fiercely contested, both sides will see this one as a chance to improve their points tally and this one could go either way and a draw certainly can’t be ruled out.

Erin’s Own v St Paul’s

Having enjoyed a good victory over Casement’s on Sunday last in the final of the O’ Cahan Cup, Erin’s Own are back in league action again this time as they welcome St Paul’s to Toome.

St Paul’s gained promotion from division 2 last year but have struggled for points in the higher grade and face another difficult opponent who will start this one as short odds favourites.

Cargin remain unbeaten to date and although they needed to dig deep to get the better of Glenravel last time out they should have too much in store for the visiting St. Paul’s.

Roger Casement’s v St Galls

Roger Casement’s have mixed the good with the bad this year. They started their league programme with a victory over the visiting St Paul’s, lost away to Aldergrove and All Saints before getting their second win over Dunloy and they followed that up next time out with a draw at St Brigid’s.

The Bannsider’s face another tough challenge this time as St Gall’s visit Kelly Park and the Milltown Row side have maximum points from their opening five games.  

Casement’s lost to Cargin in the O’ Cahan Cup decider and looked badly off the pace but this might just be the challenge they need and this one could be closer than expected with a Casement’s win not ruled out.

St Mary’s Aghagallon v Con Magee’s Glenravel

Aghagallon have enjoyed a descent start to the season with three victories over Dunloy, Rossa, and Ahoghill but suffered defeat at St Brigid’s and Portglenone.

The St Mary’s men do seem to have picked up the pace and with home venue they will face Glenravel hoping for their fourth win.

Glenravel came close to ending Cargin’s unbeaten run last time out and they will be hoping to build on that good performance and record their third win, despite being away from home.

Tir na nOg v St Brigid’s

Tir na nOg have struggled to date but have come close on occasions and shared the points with St Paul’s and Dunloy.

Their turn may well be just around the corner but this looks to be a tough one as the league champions visit Whitehill.

The Musgrave Park side dropped a point to the visiting Casement’s last time out, having suffered defeat to Creggan in their previous fixture and Tir na nOg may see this as an opportunity to get their first win.

Both sides have been missing players recently and much will depend on how strong they can field but Tir na nOg, at their best could give this one a real lash.

Lamh Dhearg v Cuchullian’s Dunloy

Cuchullian’s Dunloy enjoyed a good start to the season with wins over Creggan and St John’s and a draw with Tir na nOg. They lost to St. Mary’s Aghagallon and Portglenone and will be happy with their results to date.

Lamh Dhearg’s two win to date have come at home with wins over Tir na nOg and St. Paul’s and they will see the visit of St. Paul’s as an opportunity to add to those wins but if Dunloy are anywhere near full strength then they will certainly ask questions of the Hannastown side.

Division Two (all games 7.00pm

Michael Davitt’s v St Teresa’s

Davitts have not started 2025 well and have yet to record a win though they did draw with Glenavy on day one and went close before losing narrowly to Naomh Comhghall at Dunsilly.  

Last year’s division 2 runners up, St Teresa’s have recorded a couple of win s to date and they will travel to Davitt’s as favourites to add another couple of points.

St Joseph’s Glenavy v St Comgall’s

Glenavy opened their season with a draw away to Davitt’s and followed with a win over St. Enda’s before losing away to Naomh Padraig in Lisburn. They suffered another heavy defeat to league leaders, Sarsfields in round 4 and will be keen to get some points on board.

St Comgall’s lost by four points to a strong Moneyglass on day one before recording a home win over Davitts in their second outing. They lost on the road again to St. Enda’s at Hightown but came mighty close to beating St. Patrick’s, Lisburn last time out but threw away a convincing lead.

The Antrim men will travel to Glenavy hoping to get their season back on track but this does look a difficult assignment with St Joseph’s starting as favourites.

St Enda’s v St Mary’s Rasharkin

Rasharkin gained their first win last time out when Davitt’s visited Dreen and the St Mary’s men will travel up to Hightown hoping to add to that win when they face St Enda’s.

St Enda’s have posted wins over St. Comgall’s and Gort na Mona and home advantage could give them the edge over the South West side.

Patrick’s Sarsfield’s v St Ergnat’s Moneyglass

This meeting of Sarsfield’s and Moneyglass sees unbeaten records on the line with both sides having recorded four wins from four starts.

This one has the making of a thriller at the ‘Bear Pit’ and is certain to draw a good crowd for a game that will be fully contested.

Ground advantage may well count but the visitors are in good form at present and may well gain the verdict.

St Patrick’s Lisburn v Gort na Mona

St Patrick’s came from well off the pace last time at Dunsilly to gain the verdict over St Comgall’s and the Lisurn side have made a good start to the season and they will travel to meet Gort na Mona with confidence.

Gort na Mona have just one win to date over Davitt’s in round three and will be hoping to build on that win but a confident St Patrick’s may gain the verdict.

Division Three (all games at 7.00pm)

Cardinal O’ Donnell’s v Wolfe Tones

Cardinal O’ Donnell’s have recorded a couple of victories to date and they will play hosts to Wolfe Tones as favourites to add another win.

St Agnes v Eire Og

The Aggies have maximum points from an unbeaten run of four in a row and play hosts to Eire Og who have just a single win to date and a home win looks likely.

Patrick Pearses v St Malachy’s

With just a single win each to their names to date this may well be a close one as Pearses play hosts to St Malachy’s with ground advantage possibly aiding Pearses to the win.

Laochra Loch Lao v Kickham’s Ardoyne

Both these sides have recorded a couple of victories as Laochra Loch Lao play hosts to the men from Ardoyne with the North Belfast men given the nod.

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.

O’ Cahan Cup (Final)

Erin’s Own Cargin 3-10 Casement’s Portglenone 0-08

The Erin’s Own Club rooms at Toome will provide residence for the O’Cahan Cup for the next year as Cargin proved too strong for Casement’s Portglenone in the final before a good crowd at the home of St Mary’s Ahoghill Sunday evening.

The trophy has remained in storage for a few years with the South West division opting to reinstate their competition again this term and in the event it proved a good decision with the final drawing a big attendance to Cloney.

Both the contestants have secured the trophy over the years and both occupy residence in the top grade with a close affair expected as they lined out in opposition on Sunday evening.

The reigning county champions Cargin started as favourites but as St Comgall’s based whistler Paul Burns signalled start it was the Casement’s lads who were to nip faster out of the traps but Cargin were soon to gain in stride.

Ronan Kelly and Aidan Mc Aleese raised white flags apiece in the opening minutes but the Casement’s flattered to deceive as Erin’s Own took control.

The Bann-siders attempted to keep the score board attendant in work but they missed several opportunities to increase their tally and it was the opposition who opened account when  the Gribbin brothers combined as Jamies delivery opened the way for sibling Callum to split the posts.

Casement’s, despite having their share of possession continued to find the target elusive as the first period continued as the Toome men proved strong in defence with Conan Johnston and Ben McLarnon influential at the back and it was a clearance by the latter that sent Pat Shivers on his way to raise white and square matters.

Cargin were beginning to dominate at mid- field as the game progressed with Jamie Gribbin and Pat Shivers adding points apiece before net minder John Mc Nabb vacated his domain for a term to grab back to back points to earn a 0-06 to 0-02 advantage.

Casement’s had lost their way and their Toome based rivals continued to threaten with the Gribbin brothers and the Shivers boys causing more and more problems for their opponents.

Pat Shivers raised a further white flag in the 26^th minute after his brother Tom played a role and when Jamie Gribbin added another it ensured a 0-08 to 0-02 lead for the Toome men at the end of the first period.

The second half started with the residence of the O’Cahan cup still to be resolved but Cargin were soon to gain in impetus as a combination of the Shivers brothers, Tom and Pat paved the way for Benen Kelly to find the net with an excellent finish.

Big full forward Aiden Mc Aleese always posted threat to the Cargin defence when he split the posts twice in succession but Erin’s Own were quick to return fire as the hard grafting Jamie Gribbin eluded a couple of stiff challenges to split the posts in the 42^nd minute.

Casements were doing all in their power to get their own game going but their opponents were soon to deliver a decisive blow as a John McNabb delivery found Benen Kelly who sent Jamie Gribbin away to find the net.

Gribbin’s goal moved the Toome side 2-10 to 0-05 ahead and it was as good as over at this stage as both sides emptied their benches.

Casement’s fought to the end but with limited success and another pointed free by Aiden Mc Aleese was cancelled out by one at the other end by Pat Shivers.

The big full forward, who was excellent over the hour was then sent on his way after a slick combination between Michael Mc Cann and Sean Og O’ Neill to bury the leather in the back of net and that was that with the silverware on its way to Toome.

Cargin: John Mc Nabb (0-02), Conan Johnston, Kevin O’ Boyle, Sean og Quinn, Benen Kelly (1-01), Kevin Mc Shane, Sean og O’ Neill, Michael Mc Cann, Tom Shivers (0-01) , Jamie Gribbin (1-02), John Carron, Callum Gribbin (0-01),

Ben Mc Larnon, Pat Shivers (1-03), David Johnston

Subs

James Laverty

Tomas Mc Cann

Tomas Mc Cann

Jack O’ Neill

Charlie Mc Larnon

P J Quinn

Casement’s: Kevin Mullan, Ronan Delargy, Kevin O’ Kane, Patrick Graffin, Ryan Convery, Conor Mc Ghee (0-01), Stephen Kelly, Niall Delargy, Fergal O’ Kane, Oisin Doherty, Ronan Kelly (0-02), Aodhan Mc Aleese (0-05), Ciaran Mc Aleese.

Subs: Ryan McKeever, Sean Byrne, Paddy Graffin

Referee: Paul Burns (St Comgall’s)

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