Antrim secure impressive victory over Cork
McAtamney played a crucial part in the victory
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Antrim beat 2025 All-Ireland finalists Cork 2-10 by 1-11 in Division 1A after second-half goals from Nicola McAtamney and Aimee Ferris at MTU Cork.
The result is Antrim's first victory this campaign as Cork's wait for their first win in Division 1A this season continues.
The visitors made a bright start to the game and took an early 0-6 to 0-1 lead after two frees from McAtamney, Eobha McAllister and Janey McIntosh with Hayley Ryan registering Cork's only early free.
The home side responded with scores from Orlaith Cremin and Emma Murphy which tightened the game before two more frees from McAtamney gave Antrim a 0-8 to 0-5 lead at the break.
After the restart, McAtamney and Orlaith Cahalane traded goals as Cork took the lead for the first time in the 48th minute.
However, Ferris scored for Antrim three minutes later and they pulled further ahead thanks to frees from McAtamney and McAllister.
Despite points Cahalane and Millie Condon late in the game, Cork couldn't complete a dramatic comeback before the final whistle.
