THE 2026 Devenish All-Star special guests have been announced ahead of the fantastic event which celebrates the best football and hurling talent within the Saffron County on Friday November 20th.
Kilkenny hurling icon Walter Walsh will be there on the night alongside Armagh footballing royalty Oisin McConville.
The pair have four All-Ireland titles between them and add huge wealth and experience to the All-Stars event.
Collecting three All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship medals and eight Leinster titles during a glittering spell at the highest level, Walter Walsh was a powerful and dynamic presence in the forward line.
Walsh was an integral member of the Kilkenny teams that dominated hurling throughout the early 2010s under Brian Cody.
Kilkenny legend Walter Walsh will host an audience on the Antrim All-Stars evening
Renowned for his physical strength, aerial ability and eye for goal, he provided a formidable attacking threat and played his part in maintaining Kilkenny's position at the summit of the game.
Having experienced the demands of championship hurling at the highest level, Walsh brings a wealth of knowledge and insight, having competed alongside some of the greatest players of his generation during one of the most successful eras in Kilkenny's illustrious history.
And the Armagh legend, Oisín McConville, who was famously part of the 2002 All-Ireland winning Armagh panel, will also bring a wealth of experience and insight. McConville played a pivotal role during one of the most successful periods in the county’s history, helping the Orchard men overcome a formidable Kerry side in the All-Ireland final to claim their first ever Sam Maguire.
That historic triumph marked the pinnacle of a remarkable era under manager Joe Kernan, with Armagh establishing themselves as one of the dominant forces in football. During that period, they collected seven Ulster titles, cementing their status as the province’s leading side.
A gifted forward with a reputation for his composure, accuracy and ability to deliver on the biggest stage, McConville remains one of the most recognisable figures in Armagh GAA history.
His experience of competing at the highest level, coupled with his knowledge of the modern game, makes him a hugely valuable voice and a must not miss on the evening.
The special guests will take part in a terrific evening to celebrate Antrim GAA, and the night will ultimately signify the end of the 2026 campaign which saw more history unfold within the Saffron County.
Another gruelling campaign which saw St Brigid's make history with their first ever county title after they defeated Rossa at Corrigan Park, and the culmination of 28 years of hard work from the Musgrave Park men were finally awarded as they were crowned football kings of Antrim.
In the Intermediate, Naomh Éanna clinched the championship title in extraordinary fashion after defeating the men from St James' Aldergrove and earning promotion as Intermediate Invincibles winning every game en route to lifting the title.
Rasharkin made their name known again in footballing circles after an immediate bounce back with a Junior and Division Three titles both returning back to Dreen when they overcame Éire Óg in the Junior final in Dunsilly.
And in the hurling, all three tiers enjoyed a spectacular championship with Sarsfields bringing home the glory in the Junior Championship after they defeated rivals Lámh Dhearg at Davitt Park to secure a fantastic league and championship double at the first time of asking for the Paddies men.
The Intermediate hurling saw the culmination of the club season within Antrim, and what a final we had as Cushendun went to extra-time and beyond to clinch their first Intermediate crown since 2003 and a return to the top tier after a 19-year hiatus.
And finally, the Senior honours returned to the Village as Dunloy were masters in Antrim's top flight this season, navigating their way past multiple banana skins and overcoming Cushendall in both the group stage and the final in their pursuit of glory.
November 20th will be a fantastic evening of recollection and celebrating the best that Antrim has to offer in Gaelic Games.
To get your tickets to not only a celebration of Antrim's best, but an audience with two GAA greats, contact the Devenish front desk on 02890301154 and get your tickets now before time runs out.
