Dunloy hoping to avoid equalling unwanted record

If they lose Sunday's final to Ballyhale Shamrocks, as many expect, they will join Rathnure of Wexford as the club with the most final defeats - five

KEEPING THE FAITH: Ryan Elliott of Dunloy Cuchullains, Antrim, pictured ahead of the AIB GAA All-Ireland Hurling Senior Club Championship Final, which takes place this Sunday, January 22 in Croke Park at 1.30pm. Pic: Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile

In Antrim colours, Ryan Elliott has won two Joe McDonagh Cup finals at Croke Park in the last three seasons.

It is a ground where he has experienced his greatest days as a hurler yet for his club, Dunloy, the venue may very well feel like it is cursed.