McKinley laments Antrim’s Ulster monopoly

THE first provincial senior hurling final takes place tomorrow when Antrim and Down go head to head at Casement Park. But does anyone care outside the province?

It’s seen as a foregone conclusion - unbackable favourites Antrim already have their ticket to the Liam McCarthy competition and face Galway in a couple of weeks, while Down are happy to be heading for the Christy Ring.

But, is it good enough that year after year, lip service is paid by the GAA powerbrokers about doing something to help Ulster hurling, but year after year nothing is done? Antrim joint manager Dominic McKinley is not happy.