Antrim 3-18 Derry 0-9

Having let a nine point lead slip during a cruel loss to Wexford the previous week, Ollie Baker heaved a sigh of relief after his Offaly side survived a spirited Antrim revival in this Allianz League Division 1B encounter at O’Connor Park, Tullamore yesterday.

Clare recorded their second win of the Allianz Division 1B campaign with a hard fought victory over Antrim at Cusack Park, Ennis yesterday.

Clare 0-20 Antrim 0-12

Antrim, without their Loughgiel players, pulled off an exciting and thoroughly deserved victory over Wexford at Casement Park yesterday.

Cork senior hurling selector Seanie McGrath says Seán Óg Ó hAilpín has “trained superbly” since returning to the Rebels squad and will be expected to help his rookie midfield partner, Darren Sweetnam, through tomorrow’s Allianz HL opener against Waterford.

Antrim manager Jerry Wallace has named his team to face Wexford in their opening Allianz Hurling League Division 1B tie this Sunday at Casement Park (throw-in 1.30pm).

Antrim 0-12 Limerick 3-22

ANTRIM fielded close to a second-string side against surprise packets Armagh in yesterday’s Ulster SHC final at Casement Park, but the management cast more than a few anxious looks towards the subs’ bench in the closing stages.

FERMANAGH captain Barry Owens has sensationally claimed there were county board officials wishing the team were going to be beaten by London in last Saturday’s All-Ireland qualifier.

ANTRIM’S hurlers safely secured a place in the next phase of qualifiers with an eight-point win over Carlow at Casement Park on Saturday, but manager Dinny Cahill felt the level of performance wouldn’t be enough to get past the next round.

ANTRIM advanced through their All-Ireland SHC qualifier with Westmeath at Casement Park on Saturday night but the game was not as comfortable as the final score line would suggest.

Antrim 2-25 Westmeath 1-19

ANTRIM hurling boss Dinny Cahill has handed out four championship debuts for Saturday’s Leinster SHC clash against Laois at Portlaoise (7pm).

TWO stunning Caolan Mooney goals secured a second successive MacRory Cup title for St Colman’s Newry in a compelling final at the Athletic Grounds in Armagh yesterday.

Laois 0-20 Antrim 0-16

NEWLY promoted Kerry stepped up in class against Antrim yesterday in the opening round of Division 2 of the Allianz NHL at Austin Stack Park Tralee, and only faded against more experienced rivals in the final 15 minutes.

DINNY CAHILL hailed a victory for heart and character as stubborn Antrim struck at the death in Belfast to eventually secure their place in Phase III of the All-Ireland qualifiers.

Antrim 2-18 Carlow 3-12

Antrim 1-19 Kildare 2-07

Kilkenny 6-33 Antrim 1-09