1985 Antrim Senior Hurling Championship

1985 Antrim Senior Hurling Championship

Champions	Ruairí Óg, Cushendall (2nd title)
Runners-up	Loughgiel Shamrocks
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The 1985 Antrim Senior Hurling Championship was the 85th staging of the Antrim Senior Hurling Championship since its establishment by the Antrim County Board in 1901. ^[1]

McQuillan Ballycastle entered the championship as the defending champions. ^{[2] [3]}

The final was played on 9 September 1985 at Fr Maginn Park in Glenravel, between Ruairí Óg, Cushendall and Loughgiel Shamrocks, in what was their first ever meeting in the final. Ruairí Óg, Cushendall won the match by 4–13 to 1–12 to claim their second championship title overall and a first title in four years. ^{[4] [5]}

Results

Final

Ruairí Óg, Cushendall v Loughgiel Shamrocks

13 September 1981Final

Ruairí Óg, Cushendall

4-13 - 1-12

Loughgiel Shamrocks

Fr Maginn Park

References

1. "Club Titles - Antrim". Hogan Stand. Retrieved 23 October 2025.
2. "Senior Championship Winners". Antrim GAA website. Retrieved 23 October 2025.
3. "Mac Uilin Ballycastle HC". Club Info. Retrieved 23 October 2025.
4. "Roll of Honour". Ruairí Óg GAA website. Retrieved 23 October 2025.
5. "This great final rivalry began back in '85". The Saffron Gael. 26 October 2018. Retrieved 19 October 2025.