A group of Antrim gaels are to make an audacious bid to oust the county board at this year’s annual convention.

The Antrim County Board have expressed their 'surprise and disappointment' at Frank Dawson's decision to resign as the Saffrons' senior football manager.

Four men are currently in contention to replace Liam Bradley as Antrim senior football manager, although the list could be added to as clubs in the county can nominate other candidates up until Sunday.