Coulter and McCormick step down as Antrim camogie bosses

22-07-2025

Antrim are seeking new camogie management as it was confirmed on Monday that joint-bosses Carl McCormick and Martin Coulter have stepped down after two years in charge.McCormick stepped into the role during a turbulent 2024, as Brian Kearney and Mark McFadden resigned prior to the start of the league. Last year, Antrim lost their All-Ireland senior status but did retain their place in Division 1B of the league.McCormick and Coulter were then ratified for 2025, and the Saffrons enjoyed an upturn in fortunes, winning Division 1B and retaining their Ulster crown, but would come up one point short in last weekend's All-Ireland intermediate semi-final against Offaly."After our Senior management's decision to step down at the end of a two-year run, Antrim Camogie would like to thank Carl and Martin and their backroom team of Joey, Cormac, Eleanor and Eimear for their tremendous commitment and hard work over the past two seasons," read a statement from Antrim Camogie."We thank them for leaving the Saffron jersey in a marvellous place, having won back-to-back Ulster senior titles and winning Division 1B earlier this season, securing our place in the top flight leagues next year."Antrim enjoyed a flying start to the year, winning all of their group games in 1B before a 3-10 to 1-11 victory over Clare in the final to seal promotion into the top flight.That was followed by a 2-17 to 1-11 provincial final win over Derry and in the Intermediate championship group phase, they scored victories over Meath and Westmeath before edging out Offaly by two points to top Group 1 and maintain their 100% record for the year.However, the Faithful would turn the tables in Newbridge on 12 July with a 1-16 to 2-12 win, which would see them into the final and end Antrim's season with McCormick and Coulter subsequently informing the county board on Sunday of their decision to stand down.

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