McManus steps up for Antrim debut

LAST season’s minor captain Neil McManus makes his Antrim senior debut in the Allianz NHL clash with Dublin at Casement Park on Sunday.

McManus is chosen at centre-forward with Kieran Kelly coming in at full-back to replace James McKeague and Kevin Elliott taking over from Kevin Herron at left half-back.

Shane Dooley, son of former great Joe, has been ruled out of the Offaly side for their game with Down at Birr on Sunday.