Loughgiel Shamrocks secured the bragging rights in the Antrim SHC final following their 1-15 to 1-12 success over Cushendall Ruairi Og in Ballycastle.

The winners overcame the set-back of conceding an early goal to Paddy McGill to finish with three points to spare over their rivals.

Loughgiel's DD Quinn and Paul Gillan lift the Antrim SHC silverware.
©INPHO/Presseye/John McIlwaine.

Shay Casey pulled a goal back in the 18th minute and they led by 1-8 to 1-5 at the change of ends.

Try as they might, 2016 All-Ireland Club finalists Cushendall, who were chasing a third county title in-a-row, were unable to bridge the gap in the second-half.

Loughgiel Shamrocks - DD Quinn; P Gillan, N McGarry, R McCloskey; J Campbell, T McCloskey, T Coyle; M McFadden, D McMullan; M Connolly (0-4, 3f), E McCloskey (0-2), D McKinley (0-2); B McCarry (0-2), L Watson (0-3), S Casey (1-2). Subs: O McFadden for T McCloskey, D McCloskey for J Campbell, J McNaughton for D McKinley.

Cushendall Ruairi Og - E Gillan; R McCambridge, M Burke, S Delargy; D Kearney, P Burke, E McKillop; E Campbell, A McNaughton; C Carson, S McAfee, E Laverty (0-4, 1f); P McGill (1-0), A Delargy (0-1), N McManus (0-3). Subs: C McNaughton (0-4, 2f, 1'65) for S McAfee, D McNaughton for E Laverty, K McKeegan for C Carson, C McAlister for D Kearney, R Delargy for A Delargy.

Referee - O Elliott.

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- Antrim GAA (@AontroimGAA) September 25, 2016

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