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Andy McEntee urges Antrim to shift focus to football as Corrigan Park row settled


ANDY MCENTEE wants Antrim to let their football do the talking after sealing home advantage against Armagh. 

McEntee’s men went to war with the Ulster council when their Corrigan Park home was deemed unsuitable for their provincial quarter-final against the Orchard on April 12 clash, and fixed for Newry. 

8 April 2023; Antrim manager Andy McEntee, left, and Ruairí McCann of Antrim after their side's defeat in the Ulster GAA Football Senior Championship preliminary round match between Armagh and Antrim at Box-It Athletic Grounds in Armagh. Photo by Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile
Antrim manager Andy McEntee has urged his men to focus on their football after the Corrigan Park drama was solved
9 March 2025; A general view before the Allianz Hurling League Division 1B match between Antrim and Laois at Corrigan Park in Belfast. Photo by Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile
Antrim went to war with the Ulster council when their Corrigan Park home was deemed unsuitable before giving into the Saffrons’ demands

But the provincial council gave in to their demands to play the clash at home. 

McEntee says it is time to focus on the game – and called on the Antrim faithful to come out in their droves when the All-Ireland champions visit Belfast. 

He said: “A decision has been made been made and it’s nice to have clarity, let’s move on and get ready for the game.

“I think it’s up to the players now to just put in a performance. I don’t know what the numbers will end up in Corrigan, but you’d like to think we’ll have a decent support there on the day.

“I suppose the upside is there’s a curiosity factor, if nothing else, and people that mightn’t have come along initially might be tempted to come along.

“I’d like to think we’ll make a really good occasion of it.”

Meanwhile, Cork’s NHL Division 1A final against Tipperary has been fixed for Páirc Uí Chaoimh on April 6.

The Rebels host the Premier at 4pm as part of a double-header with Offaly’s 1B final against Waterford at 1.45pm.

The NFL finals have also been confirmed for this weekend at Croke Park.

Saturday’s Division 4 showdown between Limerick and Wexford goes off at 5pm, followed by Roscommon’s Division 2 decider with Monaghan at 7.15pm.


Kerry’s Division 1 showpiece against Mayo comes the following day at 4pm after Kildare’s third-tier showpiece against Offaly at 1.45pm.

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