St John’s end long wait to reclaim Antrim hurling crown

Half a century after their last county title, St John’s finally returned to the summit of Antrim hurling.

St John's won their first Antrim SHC title since 1973 with victory over Loughgiel Shamrocks. Pic: Brendan Moran/Sportsfile

Antrim SHC final: St John’s 2-16 (22) Loughgiel Shamrocks 1-18 (21) 

Belfast hurling is well and truly back after St John’s ended over half a century of hurt to become Antrim kings once more after they overcame the odds to defeat Loughgiel in Ballycastle on Sunday afternoon.