1986 Antrim Senior Hurling Championship
| Champions | McQuillan Ballycastle (17th title) | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Runners-up | St John's | ||
| |||
The 1986 Antrim Senior Hurling Championship was the 86th staging of the Antrim Senior Hurling Championship since its establishment by the Antrim County Board in 1901.[1]
Ruairí Óg, Cushendall entered the championship as the defending champions.[2][3]
The final was played on 31 August 1986 at Pearse Park in Dunloy, between McQuillan Ballycastle and St John's, in what was their first meeting in the final in eight years. McQuillan Ballycastle won the match by 1–20 to 0–07 to claim a their 17th championship title overall and a first title in two years.[4][5]
Results
Semi-finals
| 17 August 1986 Semi-final | McQuillan Ballycastle | 6-23 - 2-05 | St Paul's | Casement Park |
| 17 August 1986 Semi-final | St John's | 2-13 - 3-08 | Loughgiel Shamrocks | Pearse Park |
Final
| 31 August 1986 Final | McQuillan Ballycastle | 1-20 - 0-07 | St John's | Pearse Park |
References
- ^ "Club Titles - Antrim". Hogan Stand. Retrieved 23 October 2025.
- ^ "Roll of Honour". Ruairí Óg GAA website. Retrieved 23 October 2025.
- ^ "This great final rivalry began back in '85". The Saffron Gael. 26 October 2018. Retrieved 19 October 2025.
- ^ "Mac Uilin Ballycastle HC". Club Info. Retrieved 25 October 2025.
- ^ "Senior Championship Winners". Antrim GAA website. Retrieved 23 October 2025.