Bord Gáis Energy Ulster GAA Hurling U-21 Final
Antrim v Armagh
Casement Park, 7.30pm
For Armagh, the Bord Gáis Energy Ulster GAA Hurling U-21 Final represents a chance to add another chapter to what has already been a remarkable year for hurling in the Orchard County.
With an Ulster final appearance already under their belts at minor level, not to mention their last gasp win in the Nicky Rackard Cup, regardless of the U-21 result, 2010 will already live long in the memory of all those involved with hurling in the county. But a first ever title would be even sweeter.
Based on their strong showing against Fermanagh and even better showing against Derry, much will be expected of captain Nathan Curry and his men. In the semi final against a much fancied Derry team they lead 2-6 to 0-2 at half time and should Antrim allow the likes of Conor Coulter and Michael Lennon to build up a similar head of steam, they will be a tough team to contain.
Antrim hurling on the other hand has also had a good Summer under the stewardship of Dinny Cahill. A famous win for their seniors against Dublin was followed up with a more than decent showing against the Rebels last weekend in Croke Park.
A number of those Antrim senior players line up for the U-21s and their man mountain of a captain Cormac Donnelly will be raring to go having been rested for the semi final win and having given Aisake Ó hAilpín plenty to think about last weekend.
Without doubt, Antrim are the kings of U-21 Ulster hurling and while they will be more than wary of the threat posed by Armagh, their experience at this level should see them over the line.
Antrim: TBC
Armagh: TBC
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