Remembering Antrim’s golden football era this Friday
A special event will honour Antrim’s remarkable football achievements from 1926 to 1946. Taking place at St Mary’s University, Belfast, it features a lecture and personal recollections from families of players who nearly reached Gaelic football glory.
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On Friday, 6 November, St Mary’s University in Belfast will host a captivating event celebrating a golden chapter in Antrim football history spanning 1926 to 1946.
Dónal McAnallen will deliver an insightful lecture detailing how Antrim’s teams competed fiercely against Ireland’s finest during this period, coming agonisingly close to landmark victories. The 1946 team, in particular, will be examined, including the contentious defeat to Kerry that remains part of local lore.
Adding a heartfelt dimension, relatives of some players will share memories, enriching the narrative with family stories. Organiser Hugh McGettigan has also created an informative booklet available for purchase, emphasising the lasting legacy of these exceptional teams and the impact they continue to have on Antrim football today.
Dónal McAnallen will deliver an insightful lecture detailing how Antrim’s teams competed fiercely against Ireland’s finest during this period, coming agonisingly close to landmark victories. The 1946 team, in particular, will be examined, including the contentious defeat to Kerry that remains part of local lore.
Adding a heartfelt dimension, relatives of some players will share memories, enriching the narrative with family stories. Organiser Hugh McGettigan has also created an informative booklet available for purchase, emphasising the lasting legacy of these exceptional teams and the impact they continue to have on Antrim football today.
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