St John’s are Antrim senior hurling champions for the first time since 1973 thanks to a one-point victory over Loughiel Shamrocks at Páirc MacUílín this afternoon.

The scoreboard read 2-16 to 1-18 at the final whistle at the Ballycastle ground, sparking wild celebrations from the Naomh Eoin contingent as their club recorded its eighth ever county SHC success.

Goal for St John's!@naomheoinclg lead at half-time.. pic.twitter.com/tCGTN6MsxM

— Antrim GAA (@AontroimGAA) October 19, 2025

After an airtight opening 30 minutes in this decider, it was Donal Carson’s goal in the second minute of injury-time that sent St John’s in at the break with a 1-8 to 0-8 advantage.

Oisin MacManus added another goal 11 minutes into the second-half which put the victors five ahead before Shane McGrath rattled the net at the other end for the 20-time champions.

James Naughton and Aaron Bradley each shot points down the home stretch and, in the closing stages, the Shamrocks would get back within a point but Gerard Cunnigham’s men were able to hold on for a famous one-point win under relentless pressure from their opponents.

Bathshack SHC Final (65 min)
Seamróga Loch gCaol 1-18 (21)
Naomh Eoin 2-16 (22)

ALL OVER ST JOHNS ARE THE BATHSHACK SHC CHAMPIONS!!!!@naomheoinclg 🏆💙🤍 pic.twitter.com/6OmBw1q9Im

— Antrim GAA (@AontroimGAA) October 19, 2025

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