BY RYAN FERRYNAOMH Columba will play in the Senior Championship for the first time in 18 years this weekend. After years of near-misses, Brendan Doherty’s Naomh Columba finally won the Intermediate Championship last year. AdvertisementThat has opened the door to compete in senior ranks once again and Doherty feels his men are ready. Naomh Columba operated in a level below their championship opposition in the spring and they will have to find the pace quickly. Glenfin are a seasoned championship team at this stage.