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Dunloy Beat Holders Cargin to Win First Antrim Football Title Since 1936

The victory ends Dunloy’s 89-year wait for a county senior football crown.

Overview

  • Dunloy defeated Cargin 3-12 to 2-6 at Corrigan Park to claim the 2025 Antrim Senior Football Championship.
  • Captain Seaan Elliott top-scored with 1-8, including a second-half penalty, to lead the Cuchullains’ attack.
  • Goals from Luke McFerran and Nigel Elliott put Dunloy in control after the interval, with Tom McFerran adding a late insurance point.
  • Cargin’s bid for four in a row faltered as Tomás McCann missed a first-half penalty before Michael McCann converted a later spot-kick.
  • The finalists arrived via contrasting semi-finals, with Dunloy beating Portglenone by five points and Cargin advancing past Creggan after extra-time and a 4-3 shootout.