Tag Archives: Neil McManus

Talks have once again intensified around the possible formation of an Ulster hurling team fit to compete for an All-Ireland senior title. At present, no Ulster counties compete for the Liam MacCarthy cup with Antrim having been relegated from the Leinster hurling championship in 2015. For years, concerns have been expressed around the sport’s lack of growth in certain parts …

Legendary players of the game have unfortunately retired without winning one of the most sought after prizes, an All-Ireland medal. It’s a cruel consequence of sport that the likes of Ken McGrath, Ciaran Carey and Ollie Canning retired without having ever lifted the Liam MacCarthy Cup through no fault of their own. Last month, we brought you an updated list …

When Neil McManus eventually retires from inter-county hurling you can be sure as the Pope says Mass that a job in media awaits him. The Antrim star was a guest on The Sunday Game a number of weeks ago and spoke with pure passion and conviction when discussing the challenges faced by the so-called weaker counties in hurling. Time and …

An intriguing weekend of GAA action across both codes. Munster Hurling again failed to ignite and was completely overshadowed by Galway and Kilkenny’s game for the ages in Leinster.  Cavan ended an 18-year barren run by reaching the Ulster final following a classic encounter with Armagh while Donegal flipped the script to down Tyrone and qualify alongside them. Meanwhile, Dublin …

Cushendall star, Neil McManus insists that the home of Antrim hurling, Casement Park, needs to be restored to its former glory in order for the sport to grow in the county. The once formidable ground has been lying idle since 2013 when it was closed for a major 38,000 seater refurbishment, which was granted planning permission in February 2014. However, it …