Another full list of fixtures in all 3 divisions are scheduled for Wednesday evening as all of the divisions draw near conclusion.

    There are no fixtures on Sunday (25^th June) as all roads from the county lead to Dublin as the Saffrons have earned a place in the semi-final stages of the Tailteann Cup where they will line out against Meath at Croke Park…

Wed 21^st June

(all games at 7.30pm)

Division One A

Casement’s Portglenone v St Mary’s Aghagallon

Portglenone have led the way in the division since flag-fall and remain out in front of the chasing pack and the Bannsider’s look favourites to claim the division one league title.

John Mc Keever’s charges made no mistake in their first game in the A section with a win at Lamh Dearg where they emerged 1-18 to 1-05 winners and pole position retained.

St Mary’s have been going well this year but are now six points behind Portglenone following defeat to Cargin on Sunday and the Toome side now move into second place

Aghagallon will hope to get back into winning ways but although Pete Mc Grath’s charges are not to be discounted, a home win and a step closer to the league title does look likely.

St Mary’s Ahoghill v Lamh Dhearg

St Mary’s lost to the visiting Creggan last time out but the Clooney men still retain 4^th place in the table.

Lamh Dhearg have been a bit incocistent this term and they lost on their own sod last time when Casement’s recorded a good win and they will be hoping for better this time.

Ahoghill are more than capable at home and they may well take a full return of points from this one.

Kickham’s Creggan v Erin’s Own Cargin

A local derby affair as keen rivals, and near neighbours Creggan and Cargin come together on the formers Staffordstown road sward.

The Kickham’s are holders of the division 1 league title but have struggled in the early part of this season before a late burst saw them claim a place in the top 6.

They will struggle to retain that title this season but will be looking forward to the visit of their closest rivals.

Cargin have endured a quiet start to the league to date but the Toome men have enjoyed the return of several injure players recently and have stepped up their performances as a win up at Aghagallon on Sunday bears testament.

Games between these sides are always fiercely contested and this one should be no different with home advantage possibly swinging it Creggan’s way.

Division One B

O’ Donovan Rossa v St Gall’s

Things in division 2B couldn’t be much tighter with Rossa sitting second bottom with 9 points but only a point behind third place St. Gall’s who have a game in hand. With the bottom twoin this division set to be relegated competition for the points is certain to be keen.

Rossa lost last day to St Enda’s and Hugh Mc Gettigan’s charges are certain to be feeling the pressure and will be hoping for a win from the visit of St. Gall’s.

St Gall’s were not involved on Sunday but Niall Burns and Paddy Mc Shane will have the Milltown men ready as they travel to Rossa Park.

This may well be another close, hard fought affair with ground advantage possibly tipping the balance in favour of Rossa.

St John’s v St Enda’s

Both St John’s and St Enda’s have opened their account in section B with the Johnnies proving a tad too strong for Moneyglass down at Marian Hill whilst St Enda’s claimed the points over the visiting Rossa.

The pressure may well be eased at Corrigan with St John’s having amassed a hefty 14 points but St Enda’s have only ten points to date and need the win.

St Enda’s will travel in search of the points but nothing comes easy at Corrigan and a home win is anticipated.

Tir na nOg v St Ergnat’s Moneyglass

This all South West affair sees Tir Na nOg welcome Moneyglass to Whitehill and the home side really need a win if they are to climb away from the bottom of the table. The home side have only 8 points to date with Rossa on 9 and St Enda’s on 10 and a win is really required.

St Ergnat’s Moneyglass had a good league campaign and although they lost out to St John’s in their first phase B game they have acquired 12 points to date and may well gain another couple in this one.

Division Two A

Con Magees Glenravel v Gort na Mona

Con Magees Glenravel had a good win over Glenavy on Sunday and barring accidents, look set to take the title. Joe Cassidy’s charges have produced the goods for much of the season and they should record another win from the visit of Gort na Mona

St Joseph’s Glenavy v All Saint’s Ballymena

Having led the league for most of the season All Saints have faltered lately and dropped another point when they were held to a draw by the visiting Michael Davitt’s on Sunday.

That was a setback for the Ballymena side and they will look for better here as they visit Chapel Hill to face Glenavy.

Glenavy enjoyed a good start to the season but their form has dipped since the split and they have fallen out of contention in the race for promotion.

All Saints will travel with intent but they will need to get back to the form they displayed earlier in the season if they are to beat a St. Joseph’s team with nothing to lose.

St James Aldergrove v Michael Davitt’s

Aldergrove remain in the race for honours and the greater prize of promotion but the Crumlin men remain a couple of points in arrears of the front running Glenravel and one point behind All Saint’s but with a game in hand.

The Crumlin men cannot afford any slip up here and although the Fall’s road side are out of the promotion race they will ask questions of their hosts.

Division Two B

St Paul’s v Patrick Sarsfields

Sarsfield’s just missed out on a place in the A section but are well clear of the relegation zone and they will hope for the addition of another couple of points as neighbours St Paul’s visit but this one could be close.

St Paul’s have shown a lot of improvement recently but the home side might just shade it.

Cuchullian’s Dunloy v Kickham’s Ardoyne

Cuchullian’s Dunloy gained a welcome victory over the visiting St Teresa’s last time but yjey face an Ardoyne side who have been excellent this year.

If the home side retain such positivity they may well add to their points tally but if not then Ardoyne can gain the day.

St Patrick’s Lisburn v St Teresa’s

St Patricks Lisburn have struggled this season with only a single point to show for gallant efforts and St. Teresa’s should add to their problems as they look set for a return to division three for 2024.

Division Three

Laochra Loch Lao v Pearses

Laochra Loch Lao have enjoyed an excellent season and face a Pearses side sitting one place above them in the table and this one could go either way.

Cardinal O’ Donnell’s v St Agnes

Cardinal O’ Donnell’s have had an excellent 2023 season and sit in second place behind Rasharklin and should continue with another win to keep the pressure on  the Dreen side should they slip in the run in to the league title

St Mary’s Rasharkin v Wolfe Tones

Rasharkin remain unbeaten in the league and it is difficult to envisage North Belfast based Wolfe Tones halting the Dreen men in their positive stride.

Children from St. Mary’s Rasharkin, St. Johns, St. Gall’s and Lamh Dhearg were given the opportunity to display their skills during the interval of the Antrim v Carlow, Tailteann Cup game at Corrigan Park on Sunday and they didn’t disappoint.

The Antrim players of the future gave a fine exhibition of Gaelic Football and were a credit to their clubs and coaches and the future looks bright for these children if they continue to practice and listen to their mentors.

Danske Bank Flynn Cup final

St Colmcille’s Crossgar 2-4 St Patrick’s Lisburn 3-0

A point from Rian Mahon five minutes from the end of a closely-fought game in Darragh Cross on Monday morning delivered a first ever Danske Bank Flynn Cup for St Colmcille’s Crossgar.

There were opportunities for St Patrick’s Lisburn to grab a draw, or even a win, in the final moments, but the Crossgar defence rallied well around Aaron Keenan, Finn O’Prey and Oliver Quinn while goalie Ryan Dornan pulled off three excellent saves over the course of the game.

All Lisburn’s scores came from the boot of David McNally. He was excellent as was midfielder Charlie McGrandles and Reece Denver-Largey in defence but they were badly in need of a little magic from Eoin Morris who had a big part in the school’s recent victory in Corn Cúchulainn. Morris damaged a thumb in the warm-up and could take no part in the game.

Lisburn had beaten Crossgar in the group stages before Easter and then took out St Mary’s Irvinestown in the quarter-final. They were however rather fortunate to come out on the right side of a 2-8 to 3-4 score-line in the semi-final against St Joseph’s Ravenhill, but on Monday their luck ran out in Darragh Cross.

Crossgar’s Conor Doran got the scoring started with a free, but an excellent finish from McNally put Lisburn ahead. That lead lasted seven minutes before player of the match Orin Casement fired home after a good team move.

Again McNally hit back with his second goal but that was cancelled out just before the break by Casement’s second.

Although Doran clipped over a free at the start of the second half, St Patrick’s earned a penalty soon after and McNally duly completed his hat-trick. Unfortunately it was to be Lisburn’s final score and Orin Casement pulled St Colmcille’s level midway through the half. There was good defence from both teams before Mahon’s winner arrived, but in the end of the day, St Patrick’s will rue a couple of good chances they had to at least bring the game to extra time.

Scorers:

St Colmcille’s: Orin Casement 2-1 (0-1 free), Conor Doran 0-2 (frees), Rian Mahon 0-1

St Patrick’s: David McNally 3-0 (1 pen)

St Colmcille’s: Ryan Dornan, Niall Kelly, Aaron Keenan, Leon Breen, Finn O’Prey, Oliver Quinn, Ryan Jackson, Conor Doran, Eoin Mulligan, Reilly McKibben, Orin Casement, Conor Kearney, Rian Mahon, Thomas Rowden, Preston Breen.

Sub: Zach Walsh for C Kearney.

St Patrick’s: Daniel Wright, Kenneth Nugent, Ethan Annon, Jamie Ross, Shea Scott, Caeden Lees, Reece Denver-Largey, Mohammad Kaddad, Charlie McGrandles, Noah Thompson, Ronan Arthurs, Eoghan McGarry, Kacper Binkowski, David McNally, Darragh McParland

Sub: Jay Bennett for E McGarry