Davy Fitzgerald is hoping to bring the glory days back to Antrim hurling.

The new Antrim manager has been appointed for a two-year term with the option of a third, having replaced another former goalkeeper, Darren Gleeson, in the role earlier this week.

"I'm looking forward to the challenge," he told BBC NI.

"Being totally honest, there is a bit of work to be done. I can't promise we'll get there, but I'm certainly going to try everything. Do I think the potential is there? I do."

The much-travelled Clare man has vivid memories of Antrim’s last appearance in an All-Ireland SHC final 35 years ago when they lost to Tipperary.

"There's no doubting the passion that all Antrim people have for the game of hurling," he continued.

"I remember the colour of '89. I was playing with Clare (minors) before the All-Ireland semi-final and final. I'd love to help them get back into the top end of that. I can't promise it, all I can do is certainly try.

"I do think there'll be one or two down days before there are big days, but hopefully we won't see too many of those."

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