Laois GAA (Free subscription) | 07/22/2008
... under the high ball leading to scores on more than one occasion. The Laois response was swift, as Noel Costello pointed a free less than a minute later to open the Laois account after Eoin Houlihan had been fouled. John Brophy added another point, this time from play, but McNaughton was on target for Antrim again soon after to keep his side two points ahead. Paddy Richmond added another...
Laois GAA (Free subscription) | 07/20/2008
Goals were the catalyst for this Antrim victory as they ensured their Liam MacCarthy Cup status by beating 14-man Laois in Navan. The Saffrons began well with a Shane McNaughton goal after 19 seconds, but Laois pressed hard thanks to the efforts of Noel Costello (0-05). Although the sides were level on three occasions, Antrim led by [...]
The Irish Times (Free subscription) | 07/21/2008
... started the game brightly, with a goal after just 19 seconds, but Laois battled back with Noel Costello sending over five points in the first half.The sides were level on three occasions before the interval, with Paul Shiels playing a vital role for Antrim, before his side pulled away before the break, to ensure a 1-10 to 0-10 half-time lead.Niall Rigney's side were dealt a major...
