A confidential service for doctors, dentists and pharmacists with mental health or addiction concerns has been launched.

Cushendall (Antrim) 2-10 Slaughtneil (Derry) 0-10

There are just four survivors from last year’s All-Ireland semi-final defeat by Dublin in the Kerry side to face IT Tralee in the McGrath Cup tomorrow.

STRICTER drink-driving laws or a shortage of money for socialising outside the home may be linked to the increase in traumatic brain injuries following alcohol-related falls, an injury expert has said.

DUBLIN 2-16 ANTRIM 0-12

THREE Irish priests are going for the record industry’s holy grail — a Christmas No 1.

A SURGE in drug and alcohol misuse among people at home has forced GPs to take up urgent training to cope with distraught families.

Antrim hurling captain Sean Delargy is not too pleased with the new GAA rule which allows players from top counties to play with teams like Westmeath or Kildare.

Experienced Dunloy forward Paddy Richmond will hope to spearhead the Antrim attack when they meet on-form Dublin in tonight's historic NHL Division 1B tie (Casement Park, throw-in 7pm).

Antrim 5-13 Carlow 1-07

Thugs smeared excrement and daubed racist graffiti inside a Catholic church in Belfast, it emerged today.

BRIAN MURPHY and Tom Kenny are to return to the Cork team for Sunday’s Allianz NHL clash with Waterford at Pairc Uí Rinn.

Barney McAuley of Loughgiel and Cushendall’s Brian Delargy will make their league debuts for Antrim in Sunday’s NHL Division 1B opener against Galway at Casement Park (throw-in 2.30pm).

Offaly 5-17 Antrim 0-18

HEAD injuries caused by violent street assaults where the victim is kicked on the ground by a gang are on the rise, a consultant at the National Rehabilitation Hospital (NRH) warned yesterday.

DRUG overdoses could be reduced substantially if treatment programmes are expanded and doctors tackle dual addictions among users, a conference will be told today.

Tipperary 5-23 Antrim 0-13

VIOLENT assaults are creating a new category of brain injuries which are adding pressure to an already over-stretched rehabilitation resources, a medical expert has claimed.

Wexford 2-15, Antrim 2-12

Antrim 3-16, Down 1-18