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Antrim Champions Crush Donegal Kingpins in Ulster Hurling Clash
16 Nov, 2025
Summary
- Antrim champions St John's win 3-20 to 0-12 over Donegal's Setanta
- Conor Johnston scores two goals for St John's
- St John's secure first county title since 1973
On Saturday, November 12th, 2025, Antrim champions St John's secured a resounding 3-20 to 0-12 victory over Donegal kingpins Setanta at Owenbeg to book their place in the Ulster Club Hurling Championship final.
Setanta scored the first two points, but St John's responded quickly with a goal from Conor Johnston, who cut in from the right and fired low into the net. The Antrim side went on to enjoy a five-point lead at the break, despite their goalkeeper Domhnall Nugent missing a penalty.
After the sides traded frees in the second half, Johnston's second goal gave St John's some breathing space. The match went into its final quarter with the Antrim team holding an 11-point cushion, and they added a third goal when Kevin Campbell's drive was blocked and the ball ended up in the net.
Oisin MacManus top-scored for the winners with 12 points, while Gerard Gilmore kicked eight frees for Setanta. Having clinched their first county title since 1973, St John's can now look forward to the provincial decider at the end of the month.
